Chapter 7 Tactical Considerations Flashcards
When did the “Attached Garage” begin to appear?
1950’s
What are signs from the outside that a garage may have been converted into a living space?
Absent garage door
Drapes or curtains
Security or man door in odd spot
AC unit hanging from a window
On an attached garage fire, where should the 1st hoseline go?
Between the fire(Garage) and the rest of the house. May have to drop ceiling in the kitchen and check for extension
What are some interior indicators of an attic fire?
Discoloration of the sheet rock
TIC
Hot to touch
Glow around ceiling fixtures
What are some exterior size up indications of a working attic fire?
Smoke pushing from eaves, vents, gable vents
Interior is clear or light smoke
Glow around ceiling fixtures
“Crackling” sounds
Where do you find the access locations for basements?
Exterior of the house, clam shell doors
In the kitchen behind a door
Where may you find basement access in a 2 or 3 story house?
Usually behind the set of stairs that goes up into the 2nd floor.
How much hose should be flaked out behind you prior to making entry into a basement fire?
At least 75’
What are the 3 types of exposures at a working fire?
Life, Interior, Exterior
What is the quickest and most likely exposure routes on the inside of a structure?
Hallways and stairways
Describe the features of a Mcquen.
2 story, multifamily 4 plexes, built in the 1960’s
What are the “Victorian Era” years in Sacramento?
1800’s-1910
What are the 2 most common types of victorians?
Italinate and the Queen Anne
What is the most common construction feature Victorians?
Balloon Frame construction
What is the purpose of the exterior exposure lines?
To cover the entire building surface with water to prevent it from lighting off.
When is the only time when an exposure line should be pulled first?
When the decision is made to go to defensive operations
What is the ideal hoseline for Mcquen’s?
150 or 200’ tank line
What years would you see the Italianate style victorians?
1870-1880’s
What features do the Italianate victorians have?
Usually 2 story, 1st floor elevated and off of a “L” shape porch, shallow hip roof and ship lap siding
What are some Queen Anne features?
Steep roofs, front facing gable, elevated covered porch
What is the usual ceiling height in Victorian buildings?
10-14’
What kind of interior wall construction would you find in Victorians?
Lath and plaster and knob and tube wiring
What are some indications that the building has balloon frame construction?
Windows that line up bottom to top
What is a garden style apartment?
Layout or orientation of buildings around a large open area, pool, BBQ, clubhouse or courtyard
What are some features of a garden style apartments?
Each have a single point of entry and a patio through a slider, Each 2nd story apartment should have own stairs, no common hallways, common attic
What are some exterior walkway apartment building features?
2-3 stories tall, share walkway with the front door facing the parking lot. Stairs at either end, sometimes in the middle , Mostly flat roof without an attic, roof will overhang the entry points to the apartments
What is a well hole?
Vertical opening in the center of the stairs, allows 50’ of hose to reach from 1st to 4th floor
What does FPRH stand for and when did they appear?
Fireproof residential high rise, they appeared in sacramento in the 1960’s
What are the construction features in the FPRH?
8-15 stories tall, constructed of steel and concrete, the balconies distinguish between residential and commercial occupancies. Contain multiple stairwells, elevators, Class 1 and 2 standpipes
Wet standpipes prior to 1993 provide how much pressure at the top outlet?
65 max
When can an 1 3/4” line be used in a high rise?
Dry standpipe pumped at 130 + 5 per floor or a wet system of at least 100PSI.
What are some tactical decisions to be made for commercial occupancies?
- Locate the fire, may not use front door, maybe a roll up
- Rig Placement, closer isn’t always better
- Water supply
Force Entry
What is a tax payer?
West coast - Residential over commercial
What are tilt up construction features?
Large walls of concrete, little or no windows, metal man and roll up doors, lightweight panelized roof
What is the hose length formula for 2 1/2” for commercial occupancies?
Length+Width+50’= total amount of hose for a commercial fire
As a general rule, what is the max distance in a commercial occupancy you should be in?
150’
What are some strip mall construction features?
Common attics, glass store fronts, heavy security doors to the rear, parapets, mansards, cantilevered overhangs, Flat roof, HVAC equipment on the roof, drop ceilings
