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Chap 2 Flashcards

Prefire Planning

1
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__ __ is the process of gathering and evaluating information, developing initial actions based on that info, and ensuring that the info remains current

A

Preincident planning

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Assessment of a facility or location Mae before an emergency occurs, in order to prepare for an appropriate emergency response

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Preincident survey

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__ __ are not intended to locate code violations

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Preincident surveys

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__ __ inspections are performed to ensure that bldgs are up to code and therefore less likely to be at risk for fires or other hazards

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Code enforcement

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Because __ __ is the first priority, you must be familiar with the population demographics within your response area

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Life safety

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The structures where people __ and __ should be your second priority

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Live
Work

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CO’s are more likely to to get accurate info if they are __ when meeting with business owners during Preincident surveys

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Respectful

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Architectural drawing showing the overall project layout of the bldg areas, driveways, fences, fire hydrants, and landscape features for a given plot of land; view is from directly above

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Plot plan

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9
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Note: taking photos or videos must include the express __ of the owners/occupants

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Permission

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__ __ are used to record info identified during the course of a survey

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Survey forms

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Note: a bldgs __ does not provide a good vantage point for gathering bldg construction information since the type and location of interior supports may be disguised by brick, stone, or aluminum siding

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Exterior

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12
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The locations of the following items should be noted on floor plan drawings:

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-Vertical shafts and horizontal openings
-fire pro equip such as standpipe/sprinkler controls
-fire control centers
-safe haven areas
-open pits and other process hazards

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13
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Life safety info is collected in 2 basic topic areas:

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Protection and evacuation of occupants and protection of FF’s

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__ a bldg can be more difficult if the occupants are disabled, or very young, such as infants

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Evacuating

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15
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Everything within a structure that is not part of the structure can be considered its contents. The amount of contents is used to determine the __ __ in the structure

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Fuel load

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16
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When CO’s observe and record the fuel load of bldg’s during Preincident surveys, they are primarily addressing the __ __ considerations of Preincident planning

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Fire control

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17
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The materials used in the construction of most __ commercial and __ bldg’s contribute relatively little fuel to a fire

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Modern
Mercantile

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18
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The only evidence that a fire exists within concealed structural spaces is __ of wall spaces, noise, __ __, or light __ in the air

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Discoloration
Radiant heat
Smoke

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Noncombustible barriers or dividers hound from the ceiling in large open areas that are designed to minimize the mushrooming effect of heat and smoke and impede the flow of heat.

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Draft curtains

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20
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Provides guidelines for the design and installation of smoke and heat venting equip and recommends using automatic heat activated roof vents and draft curtains (curtain boards)

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NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting

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Various types of vents and curtain boards:

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Automatic roof and wall vents
Atrium vents
Monitors
Skylights-thermoplastic panels
Curtain boards

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22
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UFAD

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Underfloor air distribution systems

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23
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Plastic that softens with an increased temp and hardens with decreased temps but does not undergo any chemical change

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Thermoplastic

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24
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During a Preincident survey, pay particular attention to the absence or locations and conditions of:

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Fixed fire extinguishing systems
Standpipe systems
Fire detection and alarm systems
Smoke, heat, or alarm activated doors

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25
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A Preincident survey should include the location of..

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Hydrants

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Instrument that is inserted into a flowing fluid to measure the velocity pressure of the stream

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Pitot gauge

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27
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Personnel should be aware of __ __ supplies, such as lakes, that could be helpful at certain incidents

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Static water

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28
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Caution: always consider the potential need for a __ __ supply

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Secondary water

29
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Your ability to control a fire will depend mainly on proper __ and the amount of __ you have available

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Tactics
Water

30
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__ __ __ is used to describe the estimated uninterrupted quantity of water expressed in gpm/lpm needed to extinguish a well established fire

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Required fire flow

31
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ISO

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Insurance Services Office

32
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ICC

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International Code Council

33
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FM

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Factory Mutual

34
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In the 1980’s, the NFA developed a formula for estimating fire flow based on the percentage of involvement:

A

gpm=(L x W)/3 x % involvement
For an offensive interior attack no more than 50% involved

35
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Before making an offensive interior attack with the water available on your apparatus, consider how much before you have…

A

A constant water supply

36
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__ __ is a formal written agreement between jurisdictions that share a common boundary

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Automatic aid

37
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Automatic aid occurs whenever certain __ conditions occur

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Predetermined

38
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__ __ is a reciprocal agreement between 2 or more fire and emerg service org’s

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Mutual aid

39
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Responses under a mutual aid agreement are usually based on an __ __ basis

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On request

40
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Horizontal member between trusses that support the roof

A

Purlin

41
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Open web (diagonal member) trusses or wooden I-beams have replaced conventional subfloor construction and contain __ __ that are known to prematurely fail during a fire

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Gusset plates

42
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Wall that supports itself, the weight of the roof, and/or other internal framing components, such as the floor beams and trusses above it

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Load bearing wall

43
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Wall, usually interior, that supports only its own weight. Can be breached or moved without compromising structural integrity

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Non load bearing wall

44
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Incapable of supporting combustion under normal circumstances

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Noncombustible

45
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Steel structural members that are covered with either spray on fire proofing or fully encased

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Protected steel

46
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Reinforced or precast concrete, masonry, and protected steel frame meet the criteria for..

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Type 1 construction

47
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Type 1 construction are often referred to incorrectly as..

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Fireproof

48
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Type 1 will generally have limited interior __ fire extension

A

Vertical

49
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The most common fires in type 1 are..

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Room and contents

50
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Factors that affects strategy and tactics in type 1:

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High occupancy load and type
Location of fire and # of floors involved
Access/egress
Ventilation difficulties
Building safety features
Resource needs

51
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__ __ consists of Noncombustible, or protected combustible, materials that do not meet the stricter requirements of type 1

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Type II

52
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__ __ requires that exterior walls be constructed of noncombustible materials, typically masonry

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Type III

53
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Some type III bldgs have __ __ and anchor plates that span from one side of the bldg to the other connected to ornamental stars or plates on the exterior

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Tie rods

54
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__ __ uses large dimensioned timber (greater than 4”) for all structural elements

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Type IV

55
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In type IV, __ __ are not permitted between structural members

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Concealed spaces

56
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Any other bldg materials used in construction and not made of wood must have a fire resistance rating of at least __ in type IV

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1 hr

57
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__ __ is commonly known as wood frame or frame construction

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Type V

58
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Unclassified construction types include __ __ homes

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Factory built (manufactured, prefabric, and industrustrialized housing)

59
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5 categories of factory built homes:

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Manufactured (most common)
Modular
Panelized
Precut
Hybrid modular

60
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Fires that begin in an __ __ plan structure will likely be initially fuel controlled because they will have adequate oxygen available

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Open floor

61
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A fire in a __ structure will generally be vent-controlled based on the amount of oxygen available within the compartment

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Compartmentalized

62
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The space between the top floor and the roof:

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Attic or cockloft

63
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The structural failure of a bldg or any portion of it resulting from a fire, snow, wind, water, or damage from other forces

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Structural collapse

64
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The primary concern with type I high rise bldg’s is __ __ from windows and walls, not collapse

A

Flying glass

65
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Type II- when exposed to temps above __, unprotected steel will expand and twist, pushing out walls, and when cooled slightly constrict

A

1000*F

66
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Least likely to collapse

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Type IV

67
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Type V multistory will generally burn through and collapse __

A

Inward

68
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250 gpm adds _ ton of water weight per minute to the structure

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