Fires in Garden Apartment 2013

Question 1

G.A. are usually ____ stories in height.

Answer 1

2 to 5

Question 2

What are the 3 distinct building periods of G.A.

Answer 2

1940-50s ordinary construction
1960-70s wood framed masonry veener walls and masonry and concrete stairwell
1980-present lightweight wood frame

Question 3

what level is usually different than the rest?

Answer 3

the lower or terrace level

Question 4

Firewalls can be seen how?

Answer 4

From the exterior if parapets extend through the roof

Question 5

In ordinary construction bathroom floors were frequently level with what?

Answer 5

Several inches of concrete before tile was applied

Question 6

Two general types of balconies?

Answer 6

Extended and recessed

Question 7

Windows in the exterior walls may not have brick veneer over or under them but what?

Answer 7

plywood or some other type of combustible siding.

Question 8

What is the Spandrel space?

Answer 8

Combustible siding over the window which extend all the way up to the soffit overhang

Question 9

Smoke coming from the band board area of an exterior wall may indicate what?

Answer 9

fire has breached the truss floor space

Question 10

In recent years HVAC and hot water have been located where?

Answer 10

Attic or roof. Particularly over stairwells

Question 11

Outside vent crews should remove window air conditioners how?

Answer 11

By cautiously pushing them in from the outside

Question 12

Lightweight construction early failure has what 2 distinct factors?

Answer 12

The presence of lightweight trusses and fire entering the void spaces

Question 13

The greatest factors that will drive tactical decision making process are what?

Answer 13

the location and extent of the fire

Question 14

To support rescue effort maintaining the____ along with effective____ will be necessary.

Answer 14

integrity of the stairwell, ventilation

Question 15

2nd due engine checks what while moving into the building?

Answer 15

The floor below

Question 16

The balcony/terrace door alternative should not be used if what?

Answer 16

Smoke or fire has already compromised the stairwell.
Crowded balcony

Question 17

If there is glass on the balcony you should do what when flushing the hoseline?

Answer 17

wash glass from balcony

Question 18

How many lines shall be advanced over a laddere?

Answer 18

1

Question 19

Reason second line should not follow 1st line if it when over a ladder?

Answer 19

So it can be redeployed if needed

Question 20

3rd Engine line goes where?

Answer 20

Floor above the fire

Question 21

If there are high heat conditions in the stairwell of a basement fire what is an option for fire attack?

Answer 21

Straight stream through an opening to knock down heavy fire

Question 22

If there is an isolated terrace level apartment fire where must the 2nd line go?

Answer 22

Must advanced to the rear following same path as the 1st

Question 23

An entirely below grade basement on all sides will not normally have what?

Answer 23

residential occupied areas

Question 24

If the basement runs the entire length of the building where should crews be assigned?

Answer 24

both ends of the basement to close one door and initiate an attack from the opposite door

Question 25

Cellar nozzle attack can be effective but should be avoided when?

Answer 25

lightweight frame construction

Question 26

Difference between a cockloft and attic?

Answer 26

attic is space under a pitched roof. Cockloft space under a flat roof

Question 27

To assist in containing the fire and slow lateral spread what tactic should be considered?

Answer 27

Roof vent

Question 28

If there is a rain roof attic fire what tactic has proven effective?

Answer 28

Streams through gable ends or cockloft vents

Question 29

G.A. are usually how deep?

Answer 29

50 feet

Question 30

Truck officer should notify command when___ is completed

Answer 30

Primary search of fire apt and remaining apts on that floor

Question 31

Primary means of ventilation of fire apt and apt above is what

Answer 31

Horizontal

Question 32

Hydraulic door forcing tools were developed for what doors?

Answer 32

Inward opening metal frame doors.

Question 33

Ideally the vertical vent hole over a stairwell should be how far from the eave?

Answer 33

5-8 feet

Question 34

Operating on roofs ____ floors without aerial assistance in lightweight construction is questionable.

Answer 34

above 4

Question 35

Many windows in the 1960s and 70s are about ____ feet from the windowsill

Answer 35

5

Question 36

Laddering for egress at G.A. will normally be thrown to where first?

Answer 36

bedroom windows

Question 37

Avoid using what stream during master stream attic fire attack

Answer 37

Wide fog