Chapter 10 Preincident Surveys

Question 1

the process of gathering and evaluating information, developing initial actions based on that information, and ensuring that the information remains current.

Answer 1

Preincident Planning

Question 2

lightweight truss design noted by the bow shape, or curve, of the top chord

Answer 2

bowstring truss

Question 3

horizontal member between trusses that support the roof

Answer 3

purlin

Question 4

Architectural drawing showing the overall project layout of building areas, driveways, fences, fire hydrants, and landscape features for a given plot of land

Answer 4

Plot plan

Question 5

_________ information may be recorded on a form that collects specific information, improving the chance that essential information is gathered

Answer 5

Survey

Question 6

A ________ _________ is a rough drawing of a building that is prepared during the facility survey

Answer 6

field sketch

Question 7

Life safety information is collected in two basic topic areas:

Answer 7

Protection and evacuation of occupants and protection of firefighters

Question 8

NFPA 704 color red is _________ yellow is ________ blue is ________

Answer 8

flammability, instability, health

Question 9

the term ____ ______ represents the bulk of fuel available to burn and generally refers to a building’s contents

Answer 9

fuel load

Question 10

noncombustible barriers or dividers hung 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

Answer 10

draft curtains