Chapter 7 Tactical Considerations

Question 1

When did the “Attached Garage” begin to appear?

Answer 1

1950’s

Question 2

What are signs from the outside that a garage may have been converted into a living space?

Answer 2

Absent garage door
Drapes or curtains
Security or man door in odd spot
AC unit hanging from a window

Question 3

On an attached garage fire, where should the 1st hoseline go?

Answer 3

Between the fire(Garage) and the rest of the house. May have to drop ceiling in the kitchen and check for extension

Question 4

What are some interior indicators of an attic fire?

Answer 4

Discoloration of the sheet rock
TIC
Hot to touch
Glow around ceiling fixtures

Question 5

What are some exterior size up indications of a working attic fire?

Answer 5

Smoke pushing from eaves, vents, gable vents
Interior is clear or light smoke
Glow around ceiling fixtures
“Crackling” sounds

Question 6

Where do you find the access locations for basements?

Answer 6

Exterior of the house, clam shell doors

In the kitchen behind a door

Question 7

Where may you find basement access in a 2 or 3 story house?

Answer 7

Usually behind the set of stairs that goes up into the 2nd floor.

Question 8

How much hose should be flaked out behind you prior to making entry into a basement fire?

Answer 8

At least 75’

Question 9

What are the 3 types of exposures at a working fire?

Answer 9

Life, Interior, Exterior

Question 10

What is the quickest and most likely exposure routes on the inside of a structure?

Answer 10

Hallways and stairways

Question 11

Describe the features of a Mcquen.

Answer 11

2 story, multifamily 4 plexes, built in the 1960’s

Question 12

What are the “Victorian Era” years in Sacramento?

Answer 12

1800’s-1910

Question 13

What are the 2 most common types of victorians?

Answer 13

Italinate and the Queen Anne

Question 14

What is the most common construction feature Victorians?

Answer 14

Balloon Frame construction

Question 15

What is the purpose of the exterior exposure lines?

Answer 15

To cover the entire building surface with water to prevent it from lighting off.

Question 16

When is the only time when an exposure line should be pulled first?

Answer 16

When the decision is made to go to defensive operations

Question 17

What is the ideal hoseline for Mcquen’s?

Answer 17

150 or 200’ tank line

Question 18

What years would you see the Italianate style victorians?

Answer 18

1870-1880’s

Question 19

What features do the Italianate victorians have?

Answer 19

Usually 2 story, 1st floor elevated and off of a “L” shape porch, shallow hip roof and ship lap siding

Question 20

What are some Queen Anne features?

Answer 20

Steep roofs, front facing gable, elevated covered porch

Question 21

What is the usual ceiling height in Victorian buildings?

Answer 21

10-14’

Question 22

What kind of interior wall construction would you find in Victorians?

Answer 22

Lath and plaster and knob and tube wiring

Question 23

What are some indications that the building has balloon frame construction?

Answer 23

Windows that line up bottom to top

Question 24

What is a garden style apartment?

Answer 24

Layout or orientation of buildings around a large open area, pool, BBQ, clubhouse or courtyard

Question 25

What are some features of a garden style apartments?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What are some exterior walkway apartment building features?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What is a well hole?

Answer 27

Vertical opening in the center of the stairs, allows 50’ of hose to reach from 1st to 4th floor

Question 28

What does FPRH stand for and when did they appear?

Answer 28

Fireproof residential high rise, they appeared in sacramento in the 1960’s

Question 29

What are the construction features in the FPRH?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Wet standpipes prior to 1993 provide how much pressure at the top outlet?

Answer 30

65 max

Question 31

When can an 1 3/4” line be used in a high rise?

Answer 31

Dry standpipe pumped at 130 + 5 per floor or a wet system of at least 100PSI.

Question 32

What are some tactical decisions to be made for commercial occupancies?

Answer 32

1. Locate the fire, may not use front door, maybe a roll up
2. Rig Placement, closer isn’t always better
3. Water supply
   Force Entry

Question 33

What is a tax payer?

Answer 33

West coast - Residential over commercial

Question 34

What are tilt up construction features?

Answer 34

Large walls of concrete, little or no windows, metal man and roll up doors, lightweight panelized roof

Question 35

What is the hose length formula for 2 1/2” for commercial occupancies?

Answer 35

Length+Width+50’= total amount of hose for a commercial fire

Question 36

As a general rule, what is the max distance in a commercial occupancy you should be in?

Answer 36

150’

Question 37

What are some strip mall construction features?

Answer 37

Common attics, glass store fronts, heavy security doors to the rear, parapets, mansards, cantilevered overhangs, Flat roof, HVAC equipment on the roof, drop ceilings