fall 2019 moodle 7 Flashcards
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- Which type of architecture places of worship are susceptible to early collapse?
Select one:
a. Only #2
b. 1. Older architecture due to large high timber truss roofs
c. Both 1 + 2
d. 2. Newer architecture due to lightweight construction
e. Only #1
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(Place of Worship—4.3, 4.4, 4.5)
The correct answer is: Both 1 + 2
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- The most dangerous exposure areas outside of places of worship are exposures?
Select one:
a. 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 4
The correct answer is: 1, 2, 4
- Members operating at a Place of Worship fire should know which point is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Subsequent arriving tower ladders should be positioned to reach additional sides
b. The area near the altar or bema is normally exposure 1
c. First responding units should take positions outside of the potential collapse zone
d. Tower Ladders should be placed near the front in a corner safe area, outside of the collapse danger zone
ce of worship—5.2, 5.3)
The correct answer is: The area near the altar or bema is normally exposure 1
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- At a Place of Worship fire, the initial hose lines should generally be 1 ¾” when fire is located?
Select one:
a. In a large open area of a place of worship
b. Where the reach of the stream is required to reach higher elevations
c. In the cellar where operations will be in close quarters
The correct answer is: In the cellar where operations will be in close quarters
- At a cellar fire in a Place of Worship, it is correct to state that placement of the first hoseline requires a coordinated size-up by the first Engine and Ladder Officer and should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar.
Select one:
a. Disagree?
b. Agree
The correct answer is: Agree
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- At a cellar fire in a Place of Worship, it is correct to state that placement of the second hoseline, requires initially, that it should be positioned and charged?
Select one:
a. To extinguish any fire that may be extending to the floor above
b. Outside the fire building as a back-up for the first line
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(Place of Worship—6.2.3)
The correct answer is: Outside the fire building as a back-up for the first line
- At first floor and choir loft fires in a Place of Worship, it is correct to state that?
Select one:
a. The first line should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire
b. Placing the first line requires a coordinated size-up by the first Engine and Ladder Officer
c. The second line should be initially positioned and charged outside the fire building as a back-up for the first line
d. If there is advanced fire, a 3rd handline is an initial consideration
The correct answer is: If there is advanced fire, a 3rd handline is an initial consideration
. A Ladder Officer operating at a Place of Worship fire finds extension in the attic space. In this case she should realize which point is correct?
Select one:
a. In most cases, it can be extinguished with a handline
b. The ceiling may collapse before the roof trusses collapse, and may cause an explosion-like eruption
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(Place of Worship—6.4, most cases—cannot be extinguished)
The correct answer is: The ceiling may collapse before the roof trusses collapse, and may cause an explosion-like eruption
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- Regarding the possibility of fire involvement in roof trusses above members in a Place of Worship fire, it would be accurate to state?
Select one:
a. Members shall use a thermal imaging camera from below to assess when fire has entered the truss space
b. If fire is found to involve the truss space, a 2 ½” line to reach that area should be the primary tactical consideration
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(Place of Worship—7.1, exterior operations is the primary tactic)
The correct answer is: Members shall use a thermal imaging camera from below to assess when fire has entered the truss space
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- Regarding ventilation of the large vaulted spaces of a Place of Worship, it is correct to state that generally it is best to vent?
Select one:
a. The window closest to the fire in conjunction with hoseline advancement and fire extinguishment
b. Side windows, sometimes stain glass, as this will effectively ventilate the upper portions
c. The Rose Window, as this will always provide adequate ventilation
(Place of Worship—7.2.1)
The correct answer is: The window closest to the fire in conjunction with hoseline advancement and fire extinguishment
- Regarding the ladder company assignments at Places of Worship, it is correct to state that the first ladder to arrive is responsible for which point(s) below?
Select one or more:
a. Assume responsibility for the entire structure, pending arrival of the second ladder
b. Conduct a primary search of the fire floor
c. Attempt an examination of the cellar for fire
lace of Worship—7.3.1)
The correct answers are: Conduct a primary search of the fire floor, Attempt an examination of the cellar for fire, Assume responsibility for the entire structure, pending arrival of the second ladder
- Regarding the placement of ladder apparatus at Place of Worship fires, it is incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. If the building faces on two streets and the front of the building is covered by tower ladder(s), additional tower ladders should be placed to cover the other street front
b. Additional tower ladders should be positioned so that fire can be cut off and driven back to the point of origin
c. Rear Mount aerial ladders should be placed near the immediate fire building in a corner safe area
d. Generally, the primary position of the first arriving tower ladder is in front of the fire building, able to reach the Rose Window in a corner safe position
(Place of Worship—7.4.2, Aerial ladders placed away from the fire building)
The correct answer is: Rear Mount aerial ladders should be placed near the immediate fire building in a corner safe area
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- A second alarm should be considered at a place of worship fire in which of the following situations?
Select one or more:
a. When 2 handlines are in operation inside the building
b. When the use of 2 handlines are anticipated
c. If fire is venting from any window
d. If there is an advanced fire in the cellar
e. If fire is discovered in any void
(Place of Worship—8.7, 8.8)
The correct answers are: When the use of 2 handlines are anticipated, When 2 handlines are in operation inside the building, If there is an advanced fire in the cellar, If fire is venting from any window, If fire is discovered in any void
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- A properly positioned tower ladder can cover a building with a frontage of _____ feet?
Select one:
a. 50
b. 125
c. 75
d. 100
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(Place of Worship—8.9)
The correct answer is: 100
