Chapter 11 - Response And Size-up

Question 1

Balloon-frame Construction

Answer 1

An older type of wood frame construction in which the wall studs extend vertically from the basement of the structure to the roof without any fire stops.

Question 2

Defensive attack

Answer 2

Exterior fire suppression operations directed at protecting exposures.

Question 3

Exposure

Answer 3

The heat effect from an external fire that might cause ignition of, or damage to, an exposed building or its contents.

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Fire that moves into areas not originally involved in the incident of, including walls, ceilings, and attic spaces; also, the movement of fire into uninvolved areas of a structure.

Question 5

Freelancing

Answer 5

The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions.

Question 6

Offensive attack

Answer 6

An advance into the fire building by fire fighters with hose lines or other extinguishing agents that are intended to overpower the fire.

Question 7

Overhaul

Answer 7

The process of final extinguishment after the main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of Fire must be extinguished.