Chap 11 One- and Two- Family Dwelling Flashcards
Residential structures in which not more than two families reside, typically.
Accounts for majority of structure fires and civilian deaths.
One and two family dwellings
Most common building construction method for one- and two family dwellings?
Type V (wood frame) and Type III (Ordinary)
A type of construction in which a few large wooden members are used in place of many small wood frame members also called plank and beam.
Post and beam
The difference in masonry homes and wood frame homes?
Bearing walls are cement, concrete block or other masonry products.
All combustible parts of a building’s content
Fire Load
Leading specific location where civilian fire fatalities occur in residential buildings.
The bedroom
Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives of one and two family dwellings
- Fire fighter safety
- search and rescue
- evacuation
- exposure protection
- confinement
- extinguishment
- ventilation
- overhaul
- salvage
When dealing with basement fires, important during size up?
Locating any alternative entrances into and potential exits from basements.
Important tactical tip when dealing with basements and stairs.
Crews must maintain control of the stairs to prevent fire spread.
Biggest Hazard encountered in first floor fires?
Potential speed of fire spread
One of the most critical elements to fire fighter safety is a what?
A good size up to determine hazards
What is the most useful tool to use during overhaul?
Thermal Imaging Camera
Biggest concern for fire fighter safety when fighting fires in upper floors?
Lack of egress, might not be able to go out the way you came in.
Where should the second hose line be pulled to during a 2nd floor fire?
Protecting the stairwell
Biggest hazards with attic fires.
The unknown element of the attic fire is most hazardous condition
