Chap 12 Ceiling Collpase

Question 0

What is the most dangerous type of ceiling collapse

Answer 0

Suspended ceiling

Question 1

The degree of injury caused by a local collapse of a plaster ceiling is determined by

Answer 1

1. The thickness of the falling plaster
2. The height of the ceiling from which it falls
3. The conditioning of the cushioning system inside the members helmet

Question 2

Suspended ceilings are most often found in 3 types of occupancies

Answer 2

1. Stores (used to cover old ceilings )
2. Top floors of MDS it creates space to insulate a top floor from sun rays
3. Renovate buildings ( used on every floor of every apt to reduce height and conserve energy )

Question 3

3 common types of suspended ceilings

Answer 3

1. A wood grid system with a permanently affixed ceiling
2. A metal grid system with a permanently affixed ceiling
3. A lightweight metal grid system with removable panel ceiling

Question 4

When mulitple suspended ceilings are discovered who should be notified

Answer 4

IC

Question 5

The most important 1 st step to rescue members trapped under collapsed ceiling during a store fire is

Answer 5

To sweep the collapse are above the ceiling with hose line and knock down the flames

Also have a ladder ready to rescue trapped victims or ffs suddenly trapped by ceiling collapse at fire