Fires in Garden Apartment 2013 Flashcards
G.A. are usually ____ stories in height.
2 to 5
What are the 3 distinct building periods of G.A.
1940-50s ordinary construction
1960-70s wood framed masonry veener walls and masonry and concrete stairwell
1980-present lightweight wood frame
what level is usually different than the rest?
the lower or terrace level
Firewalls can be seen how?
From the exterior if parapets extend through the roof
In ordinary construction bathroom floors were frequently level with what?
Several inches of concrete before tile was applied
Two general types of balconies?
Extended and recessed
Windows in the exterior walls may not have brick veneer over or under them but what?
plywood or some other type of combustible siding.
What is the Spandrel space?
Combustible siding over the window which extend all the way up to the soffit overhang
Smoke coming from the band board area of an exterior wall may indicate what?
fire has breached the truss floor space
In recent years HVAC and hot water have been located where?
Attic or roof. Particularly over stairwells
Outside vent crews should remove window air conditioners how?
By cautiously pushing them in from the outside
Lightweight construction early failure has what 2 distinct factors?
The presence of lightweight trusses and fire entering the void spaces
The greatest factors that will drive tactical decision making process are what?
the location and extent of the fire
To support rescue effort maintaining the____ along with effective____ will be necessary.
integrity of the stairwell, ventilation
2nd due engine checks what while moving into the building?
The floor below
The balcony/terrace door alternative should not be used if what?
Smoke or fire has already compromised the stairwell.
Crowded balcony
If there is glass on the balcony you should do what when flushing the hoseline?
wash glass from balcony
How many lines shall be advanced over a laddere?
1
Reason second line should not follow 1st line if it when over a ladder?
So it can be redeployed if needed
3rd Engine line goes where?
Floor above the fire
If there are high heat conditions in the stairwell of a basement fire what is an option for fire attack?
Straight stream through an opening to knock down heavy fire
If there is an isolated terrace level apartment fire where must the 2nd line go?
Must advanced to the rear following same path as the 1st
An entirely below grade basement on all sides will not normally have what?
residential occupied areas
If the basement runs the entire length of the building where should crews be assigned?
both ends of the basement to close one door and initiate an attack from the opposite door
Cellar nozzle attack can be effective but should be avoided when?
lightweight frame construction
Difference between a cockloft and attic?
attic is space under a pitched roof. Cockloft space under a flat roof
To assist in containing the fire and slow lateral spread what tactic should be considered?
Roof vent
If there is a rain roof attic fire what tactic has proven effective?
Streams through gable ends or cockloft vents
G.A. are usually how deep?
50 feet
Truck officer should notify command when___ is completed
Primary search of fire apt and remaining apts on that floor
Primary means of ventilation of fire apt and apt above is what
Horizontal
Hydraulic door forcing tools were developed for what doors?
Inward opening metal frame doors.
Ideally the vertical vent hole over a stairwell should be how far from the eave?
5-8 feet
Operating on roofs ____ floors without aerial assistance in lightweight construction is questionable.
above 4
Many windows in the 1960s and 70s are about ____ feet from the windowsill
5
Laddering for egress at G.A. will normally be thrown to where first?
bedroom windows
Avoid using what stream during master stream attic fire attack
Wide fog
