Ch.6, Ch.8, Ch.11

Question 1

When does an I joist fail?

Answer 1

A fail of one member, and if too many drilled holes are in them during construction. An unprotected lightweight engineered I-joist failed in only 6 minutes

Question 2

What happens when steel elongates?

Answer 2

Expands and loses strength when heated

Question 3

What is the purpose of the foundation?

Answer 3

Transfer the weight of the building and its contents to the ground

Question 4

What is the reason for the rate of combustion of wood?

Answer 4

The rate of combustion is directly related to the surface area of the wood

Question 5

What is another name for non-combustible in relation to the types of construction?

Answer 5

Fire Resistive

Question 6

How many stories can a type III be?

Answer 6

Up to 4 stories.

Question 7

What happens to laminated glass when exposed to fire?

Answer 7

Likely to crack but remain in place.

Question 8

What is an open web steel truss?

Answer 8

(sometimes called bar truss) can span long distances and remain stable during a fire if they are not subjected to excessive heat.

Question 9

Where should you use plasterboard?

Answer 9

Interior walls and ceilings

Question 10

What are chords?

Answer 10

Chords are the top and bottom members, chord trusses support flat roof/floors.

Question 11

What are trusses?

Answer 11

Triangular geometry creates a strong, rigid structure that can support a load much greater than its own mass.

Question 12

What construction has the greatest collapse hazard?

Answer 12

Type V construction

Question 13

What are balloon frames?

Answer 13

Wood studs that are continuous from basement to the roof; creates a top-to-bottom path for fire to spread

Question 14

What is conductivity?

Answer 14

Transfer of heat to and through one solid to another

Question 15

Understand what fire extension through void spaces are.

Answer 15

It is fire within the walls, floors, or roofs that spreads vertically and or horizontally.

Question 16

What is a disadvantage of fire-resistant construction?

Answer 16

A fire in a Type I building can be very hot and difficult to ventilate

Question 17

What is an indication of a solid brick wall not veneer?

Answer 17

It’s veneer is the structure has a wood frame

Question 18

What is a gypsum board?

Answer 18

(Also called drywall, sheetrock, plasterboard) commonly used to cover the interior walls and ceiling of residential living areas and commercial spaces.

Question 19

What are the three primary roof designs?

Answer 19

Pitched roofs; Curved roofs; Flat roofs

Question 20

What is a curtain wall?

Answer 20

Nonbearing exterior walls attached to the outside of the building

Question 21

Understand what engineered is in relation to building components.

Answer 21

Engineered wood products are often used because they are less expensive.

Question 22

What are the components of mortar?

Answer 22

Mortar is a mix of Sand, Lime, Water, And Portland cement

Question 23

What is concrete?

Answer 23

Naturally fire-restrictive material; does not burn or conduct heat well; strong under compression, weak under tension.

Question 24

What metal protects metal parts from rust and corrosion?

Answer 24

Zinc

Question 25

Understand what masonry materials are.

Answer 25

Stone, Concrete blocks, And Brick

Question 26

What is structural steel?

Answer 26

Strongest building material in common use.

Question 27

What is combustibility?

Answer 27

The property describes whether a material will burn and how quickly it will burn.

Question 28

What are the classifications of tools?

Answer 28

Rotating; Prying or spreading; pushing or pulling; striking; cutting; multiple use.

Question 29

Know all the tools, what they're used for and how they are used.

Answer 29

Too much to type, look in the book All the tools

Question 30

When should documentation be utilized after using a tool?

Answer 30

After every use

Question 31

What happens when you use a spring loaded center punch?

Answer 31

A striking tool used primarily on cars. This tool can exert a large amount of force on a pinpoint-size portion of tempered automobile glass.

Question 32

What prevents rusting of unpainted metal tool surfaces?

Answer 32

Maintenance and wipe downs

Question 33

What is the K tool used for?

Answer 33

This tool is used to pull the lock cylinder out of a door, exposing the locking mechanism so it can be unlocked easily.

Question 34

When should we use a hydraulic spreader?

Answer 34

Vehicle extrication

Question 35

Understand what happens when combining tools for a use.

Answer 35

it becomes more effective and useful for many different reasons

Question 36

What are the parts of a halligan tool?

Answer 36

A sharp tapered pick, a blade, and a fork or claw.

Question 37

Which cutting tool requires the most training to use?

Answer 37

Machine-powered rescue tools/ hydraulic power tools.

Question 38

Who should we follow when cleaning tools and equipment?

Answer 38

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining each piece of equipment

Question 39

What is a coping saw?

Answer 39

Used for cutting wood in different directions and circles.

Question 40

What happens when we use a wooden wedge during overhaul?

Answer 40

Stops the flow of water from sprinkler heads

Question 41

What is an advantage of the K tool?

Answer 41

Used to pull the lock cylinder out of the door, exposing the locking mechanism so it can be unlocked easily; this is a fairly nondestructive process.

Question 42

What is a reciprocating saw?

Answer 42

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a battery motor and whose blades move back and forth.

Question 43

What is the goal of salvage operations at a residential fire?

Answer 43

Protect as much property as we can

Question 44

What device accomplishes negative pressure ventilation?

Answer 44

Negative pressure fan

Question 45

Why should we not paint hand tools?

Answer 45

Can cover up damaged areas.

Question 46

What is an overhaul?

Answer 46

The final phase is to ensure that all hidden fires are extinguished after the main fire has been suppressed.

Question 47

What is a plaster hook?

Answer 47

A long pole with a pointed head and two retractable cutting blades on the side.

Question 48

Understand what rotating tools are.

Answer 48

Used to apply rotational force to turn objects

Question 49

When do we use a thermal imaging device?

Answer 49

Search and rescue and overhaul finding hidden fires

Question 50

What tools make up irons?

Answer 50

Flattened ax and a halligan

Question 51

What ladder should be used for a trench or a manhole rescue?

Answer 51

A ladder A-frame.

Question 52

When should we use a ladder belt or a leg lock?

Answer 52

To secure yourself to the ladder for working.

Question 53

What is a suitcase carry?

Answer 53

Ladder is carried by the top beam at arm’s length, like a suitcase.

Question 54

How often should ground ladders be visually inspected?

Answer 54

After every use, start of shift, monthly

Question 55

Before climbing a ladder, we should make sure it is ____.

Answer 55

grounded

Question 56

What temperature causes the heat sensor label to change color?

Answer 56

300 F

Question 57

How many points of contact should a firefighter maintain with the ladder?

Answer 57

3 Points of contact

Question 58

What is the maximum reach for a 28 ft ladder?

Answer 58

27ft

Question 59

What is a straight ladder?

Answer 59

Single-section, fixed length ladder.

Question 60

How many ladders should be on a pumper?

Answer 60

3 - 1 folding ladder, 1 straight hook ladder, 1 extension ladder

Question 61

What does the stop do for a ladder?

Answer 61

Keep the fly from disconnecting from the bed and overextending

Question 62

What are staypoles?

Answer 62

Long metal poles attached to the top of the bed section that help stabilize an extension ladder

Question 63

What do the beams of a ladder directly support?

Answer 63

The rungs

Question 64

What is the maximum personnel load for a fire service ladder?

Answer 64

750 lbs

Question 65

What is the ratio of the ladders vertical reach of the butt from the structure?

Answer 65

1/4

Question 66

When 2 or more firefighters are carrying a ladder, what should the firefighter close to the butt end do?

Answer 66

Cover the butt plate or spike with their hand

Question 67

Which knot is used to tie off a ladder using a halyard?

Answer 67

Clove hitch