Chapter 8

Question 1

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What is the problem with the plywood I-beam?

Answer 1

it fails quickly under fire conditions

Question 2

79

If the houses in our territory are our enemies, then how do we study this enemy?

Answer 2

On all the medicals, lift assist etc, take the time to learn as much as you can about layout building construction and the neighborhood.

Question 3

79
Fire departments must maintain excellent relationships with our building, code enforcement, and community planning boards because…

Answer 3

any new building codes changes will likely have impact on our fire operations.

Question 4

80

How should departments stay informed about what is going on in the community from a building constructive perspective?

Answer 4

By having a representative or two inform the members about what is going on

Question 5

80

How can new developments under construction be beneficial for fire crews to visit?

Answer 5

Developers will likely have several houses under construction at one time, showing various stages of competition. helping firefighters to understand the structures strengths, and weakness.

Question 6

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How are new “green” building materials going to effect firefighting?

Answer 6

They are making home more airtight, and SIPs are increasing the fuel loaded possibly decreasing structural integrity

Question 7

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Once you have visited the construction site what can you do to further prepare for a fire in structures you have visited?

Answer 7

Develop plans of attack and suppression, the write them down

Question 8

84

What hazardous do renovations expose firefighter to?

Answer 8

parts of the house that were not originally intended to house people are now being converted into living spaces, such as garages and basements.

Most times fire fires are unaware of these changes which can impact our expectations on arrival.