Garden Apartment

Question 1

Ordinary construction has ___________ walls with ___________ floors and roof components. (pg. 8) JH

Answer 1

(Masonry/Wood)

Question 2

In garden apartments, in what direction do the beams of a flat roof run? (pg. 8) JH

Answer 2

Front to Back

Question 3

What is a key indicator of a roof renovation at a garden apartment? (pg. 10) JH

Answer 3

Vinyl siding over brick siding

Question 4

In what style roof are all four walls load bearing? (pg. 10) JH

Answer 4

Hip Style

Question 5

What are the three common types of insulation encountered on the fireground? (pg. 11) JH

Answer 5

Rolled Fiberglass, Rock Wool, and Blown-In Insulation

Question 6

What type of alarm system is most common in Garden Apartments? (pg. 16) JH

Answer 6

Local Alarm Systems

Question 7

In what decade did ‘false dormers’ become prevalent? (pg. 17) JH

Answer 7

1980s

Question 8

What two materials can firewalls be made up of, in garden apartments? (pg. 20) JH

Answer 8

Masonry or Gypsum Board (Multiple Layers)

Question 9

If you see smoke in the_______ ________ area, there may be fire in the floor truss system. (pg. 22) JH

Answer 9

Band Board Area

Question 10

What two general types of balconies are found in garden apartment buildings? (pg. 23) JH

Answer 10

Extended and Recessed

Question 11

Wet suppression systems in garden apartment buildings fall under what NFPA Standard? (pg. 27) JH

Answer 11

NFPA 13R

Question 12

The first due truck company should park with the turntable in front of the fire building, or __________. (pg. 40) JH

Answer 12

Upwind

Question 13

What is the biggest limitation of the ‘well-stretch’? (pg. 46) JH

Answer 13

Couplings becoming caught in the railings

Question 14

What are four main causes for attic/cockloft fires in garden apartments? (pg. 59) JH

Answer 14

Lightning, Bird Nests, Electrical, Roofer/Plumbers

Question 15

What is the best thing used to maintain your orientation on the roof of a garden apartment? (pg. 72) JH

Answer 15

The sidewalk leading to the entrance

Question 16

What specific job should be assigned when rooftop ventilation is the elected tactic? (pg. 75) JH

Answer 16

‘Safety Watch’

Question 17

Firefighters should avoid throwing/shoving __________ _________ __________ when ventilating and or searching. (pg. 29) JH

Answer 17

In Window AC Units

Question 18

What areas of garden apartments are the most susceptible to sabotage, or accidents? (pg. 32) JH

Answer 18

Utility Areas

Question 19

Why does collapse occur faster in Type 5 construction? (pg. 32) JH

Answer 19

Lightweight Truss Systems & Fire Extension in Voids

Question 20

When battling an attic fire, what is the best position for the nozzle? (pg. 62) JH

Answer 20

On the level of fire, within the attic