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
Depending on jurisdiction, the interior wall of attached garage next to living quarters must have what?
Fire resistant drywall
Much like basements, what are some hazards associated with attached garage fires.
Unknown chemical storage in them.
Overhead doors can potentially trap fire fighters.
If cutting a garage door with a saw, how close to the side can you cut and why?
6 inches to the side to avoid hitting the rollers
Defensive operation in single family dwellings should be aimed at what?
Keeping the fire in the building of origin
