Chapter 7 Inside Operations

Question 1

Evaluating the time of day will focus attention on what fireground factor

Answer 1

Expected occupancy load

Question 2

What is the most effective way to size up a building?

Answer 2

To have prior knowledge of that particular building and any related hazards or features

Question 3

Small frosted windows are an excellent indicator of what type of room?

Answer 3

Bathroom

Question 4

What s the minimum number of exit openings that should be provided for interior personnel?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What s the basic difference between center-hallway and garden apartments buildings?

Answer 5

Center-hallway buildings have units on either side of a hallway that open to the hallway.
Garden-type buildings have units that open to the exterior of the building

Question 6

What are the four types of walls?

Answer 6

1. Party
2. Partition
3. Division
4. Exterior

Question 7

What is the primary hazard of offset walls?

Answer 7

Enhanced horizontal and vertical spread of fire between the offset studs

Question 8

When entering a structure with a 12-14 foot ladder, what end of the ladder should enter first?

Answer 8

the top end

Question 9

What is the typical distance between ceiling joists, and how does this affect firefighter safety?

Answer 9

16 to 24 inches. This distance may not provide sufficient space for easy movement or retreat if personnel are operating between the ceiling joists

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of wooden wedges?

Answer 10

To keep window and doors open.

Question 11

The ability of personnel to mitigate an incident is dependent on what two things?

Answer 11

Teamwork,

Their ability to evaluate and prioritize appropriate operations

Question 12

Fire attack, search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, ladder placement, utilities, salvage, and overhaul ops are best accomplished within a framework of what?

Answer 12

Judicious decision making

Question 13

Initial dispatch information should be evaluated for what? (5)

Answer 13

1. Type of dispatch
2. Order of companies dispatched
3. Time of day
4. Address
5. Additional information

Question 14

Windows used to provide ingress/ egress should be evaluated for what? (3)

Answer 14

1. Ease of forcing
2. Size
3. Safety

Question 15

Doors used to provide ingress/ egress should be evaluated for what (3)

Answer 15

1. Ease of forcing
2. Direction of travel
3. Size and type

Question 16

What is the minimum equipment for personnel assigned to inside ops?

Answer 16

Full protective safety equipment

Portable radio

Question 17

What is the most versatile firefighting tool in existence?

Answer 17

Pickhead Axe

Question 18

The 12 foot extension ladder consists of what?

Answer 18

2 seven foot sections

Question 19

The 14 foot extension ladder consists of what?

Answer 19

2 nine foot sections

Question 20

Why are windows and doors braced open? (4)

Answer 20

1. to keep open for ventilation
2. to keep pathways open
3. protect hoselines
4. to create air channels for PPV

Question 21

A 14 foot extension ladder might be needed in what situation?

Answer 21

Older home with high ceilings

Question 22

What size Pike pole might be needed for new homes with vaulted ceilings?

Answer 22

10-12 foot Pike pole