Ch 6 Size Up

Question 1

Size for a structure fire incident typically starts with the_______

Answer 1

Initial dispatch

Question 2

From the standpoint of size up and incident safety, one of the most critical factors to evaluate in a structure fire is how the fire is________

Answer 2

Behaving

Question 3

Fires that are_____controlled tend to produce a greater volume of smoke and those that are_____controlled

Answer 3

Ventilation, fuel

Question 4

The most common characteristics of smoke are;_______,________,______

Answer 4

Volume
Color and density
Airflow

Question 5

In general, the greater the volume of_____, the bigger and more intense the fire

Answer 5

Smoke

Question 6

________ And other combustibles Produce smoke that ranges from light gray and yellow or dark brown

Answer 6

Wood

Question 7

As a fire burns within a structure, _____ causes the smoke and other gases to expand and rise

Answer 7

Convection

Question 8

Both residential and commercial buildings constructed before the middle of the 20th century commonly had high ceilings, some _______ feet or more, but many of them have since had drop ceilings installed during renovations

Answer 8

10

Question 9

If a fire fighter crawling on the floor of a smoke field _____ style residence can touch the ceiling with a 6 foot pipe Pole, there is probably a false ceiling in that room

Answer 9

Victorian

Question 10

If ______or_____ are seen on the walls of older buildings, fire fighter should know that the building either under with modifications requiring the additional support, or the building has weekend overtime and needed reinforcement

Answer 10

Reinforcing stars, plates

Question 11

During a fire, attic ____ allow air in fanning the fire but also provide a means for the products of combustion to escape

Answer 11

Vents

Question 12

Basement fires in buildings with ______construction can and often do quickly spread throughout the structure

Answer 12

Balloon frame

Question 13

The most common fire spread problem related to the typical _______design is an open stairway allows fire to spread from the ground floor to the upper floor or floors

Answer 13

Townhouse

Question 14

A recent trend in residential construction in North America has been the emergence of extremely large dwellings compared to those built in the middle to late 20th century. The single-family residences are commonly between _____ and _____ square feet

Answer 14

5000, 10,000

Question 15

In many interior structure fires, the most serious concerns for firefighters are related more to the ______ of the building than its construction

Answer 15

Contents

Question 16

When sizing up a fire in any building, the life safety of both ______ and ______ is the highest priority

Answer 16

Occupants, firefighters

Question 17

A second roof constructed over an existing roof

Answer 17

Rain roof

Question 18

Victorians are typically of _______construction which lends itself to rapid fire spread

Answer 18

Balloon frame

Question 19

_______ Is simply the process of making careful observations and dry and reasonable conclusions from those observations

Answer 19

Size up

Question 20

In general, the size up of a structure fire begins with _______ long before the fire is reported

Answer 20

Pre-incident familiarization and planning

Question 21

______ Are found on the most emergency vehicles and provide information on the best response route

Answer 21

Map books

Question 22

One reason that an accurate size it is so important is that the initial report on conditions and the ______ are based on it

Answer 22

IAP

Question 23

For their own safety and for the effectiveness of fireground operations, firefighters must learn to accurately______

Answer 23

Analyze smoke

Question 24

__________ typically indicates that petroleum products, rubber, or plastics are involved

Answer 24

Black smoke

Question 25

A ____ Is a second roof assembly constructed over an older existing roof

Answer 25

Rain roof

Question 26

Fires in the attics of ______ buildings can be very difficult to locate because the smoke may travel a considerable distance within the attic before escaping through a vent or scuttle

Answer 26

Large commercial

Question 27

The most common fire spread problem related to the typical townhouse design is an _________ that allows fire to spread from the ground floor to the upper floor or floors

Answer 27

Open stairway

Question 28

A recent trend in residential construction in North America has been the emergence of extremely large dwellings compared to those built in the middle to late 20th century. These single-family residences are commonly between _____ and ____square feet

Answer 28

5000, 10,000

Question 29

Depending upon when, where, and how ______were constructed, they have the potential to produce some of the largest and most dangerous structure fires that many firefighters will ever face

Answer 29

Warehouse buildings

Question 30

______ Homes are often located in older neighborhoods and utilize balloon frame construction

Answer 30

Victorian style

Question 31

In many interior structure fires, the most serious concerns for firefighters are related more to the contents of the building than its ______

Answer 31

Construction

Question 32

The ___and ____ of smoke can often give firefighters some idea of the type of products involved

Answer 32

Color and density

Question 33

Fires in the attics of large commercial buildings can be very difficult to locate because the smoke may travel a considerable distance within the attic before escaping through a ____or ______

Answer 33

Vent, scuttle