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Garden Apartment Manual Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Choose the definition that best describes Garden Apartments. (Page 2)

A

A group of buildings, anywhere from two to five stories in height, with each floor housing one to four units.

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2
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The lowest floor of a garden apartment building will contain which of these areas. (Page 2)

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  • Apartments
  • Storage
  • Laundry
  • Trash
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3
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In which era were garden apartment buildings ordinary construction & masonry walls? (Page 2)

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40’s-50’s

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In which era were garden apartment buildings wood-frame construction with masonry veneer walls and a masonry and concrete stairwell? (Page 2)

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60’s-70’s

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5
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In which era were garden apartment buildings lightweight wood-frame construction containing wood stairwells and some form of combustible materials for siding? (Page 2)

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80’s-present

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6
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The lowest level is usually different from the rest in that it may incorporate terrace level apartments, storage rooms, trash rooms, laundry rooms, and/or utility accesses. (Page 5)

A

True

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7
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Which definition best describes a “wrap around” style apartment. (Page 4)

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Large three or four-bedroom apartments occupy portions of quadrants A, B, and C, while smaller efficiency apartments occupy part of the B and C quadrants.

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8
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Garden apartment buildings of ordinary construction typically do not exceed four stories and _____ feet in height on the addressed side. (Page 8)

A

50

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9
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The void space in flat roof construction is commonly referred to as the __________. (Page 8)

A

Cockloft

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10
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A pitched roof is constructed over a flat roof can be identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT. (Page 9)

A

New shingles on the pitched roof.

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11
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Where could you expect a roofline to be on a flat roof with a parapet wall? (Page 10)

A
  • Directly below the rain scuppers
  • Directly above the cockloft vents
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12
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In ordinary construction, the majority of buildings have load bearing walls on which sides of the building? (Page 10)

A

A & C

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13
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Which of the following insulation materials has the greatest risk of fire spread. (Page 11)

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Cellulose

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14
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In ordinary construction, fire walls are made of what 2 types of materials? (Page 11)

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Masonry & Gypsum Board

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15
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Floor joists will normally be spaced ____ inches on center. (Page 11)

A

16”

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16
Q

What hazard does a casement window present? (Page 12)

A

Metal framing can block egress

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17
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In ordinary construction, the original door were made of? (Page 13)

A

Wood door, wood frame

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18
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Which of the following would be the BEST indicator that a unit is occupied? (Page 13)

A

Safety chain is in place on the door

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19
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Stairwells in ordinary construction are typically enclosed. (Page 13)

A

True

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20
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The location of the boiler room can be identified during size-up by which external feature? (Page 14)

A

Location of chimney at the roofline

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21
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Most alarm systems in garden apartments are? (Page 16)

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Local alarm systems

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22
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Garden apartments built in the early to mid-1960’s were typically what type of construction? (Page 16)

A

Ordinary

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23
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In the 1970’s through early 1980’s plywood used in roof construction was treated with a chemical to make it fire resistive. Known as Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) plywood presents what hazard for firefighters? (Page 17)

A

Chemicals degrade wood over time and leave plywood subject to failure

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24
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In garden apartments where sprinklers are provided firefighters should consider (Page 18)

A

That sprinklers in no way replace the need for aggressive attic operations

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25
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Firewalls are constructed of two types: (Page 20)

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Masonry or gypsum (multiple layers)

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26
Q

Balconies in garden apartment are of two general types: (Page 23)

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Extended and recessed

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27
Q

Regardless of the time of day, garden apartments of all construction types may have a significant life hazard. (Page 29)

A

True

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28
Q

When dealing with window mounted air conditioners in regards to ventilation outside ventilation crews should: (Page 29)

A

Outside vent crews should cautiously push window air conditioners in from the outside as many fire victims have been found at the base of windows

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29
Q

___ is the number one priority for firefighters? (Page 29)

A

Life hazards

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30
Q

Fire flow estimates will be based on the flow rate of____. (Page 29)

A

10gpm/100 sq. ft.

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31
Q

When a natural gas explosion occurs, the action of the first arriving unit shall be to________

(Page 32)

A

Turn off gas

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32
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Light wood frame construction is subject to early failure due to _____________ (Page 32)

A

Light weight trusses and fire entering void spaces

33
Q

Smoke issuing from the band board indicates________________ (Page 32)

A

The fire is in the floor truss void area

34
Q

Collapse zone is_____________ (Page 34)

A

1 1⁄2 times the height

35
Q

All tactical operations should be assigned to support_______________ (Page 36)

A

An aggressive interior attack and primary search

36
Q

The greatest factor(s) that will drive the tactical decision-making process are____________ (Page 36)

A

Location and extent of fire

37
Q

Life safety is typically achieved through _______________ and ______________. (Page 36)

A

Aggressive interior fire attack; primary search

38
Q

It is important to account for all occupants of the structure. This can be accomplished through a (n) ________________________________________________________. (Page 36)

A

Effective secondary search in areas that were involved or exposed to the fire or smoke.

39
Q

The strategic goal of _____________________________ should be a high priority throughout the incident. (Page 36)

A

Property conservation

“L.I.P.”

40
Q

With many garden apartment buildings being several hundred feet from the apparatus, it can take a great deal of time to set up and maintain operations. This is known as___________, which is generally associated with high rise firefighting. (Page 36)

A

Extended reflex time

41
Q

What are the greatest factors that will drive the tactical decision-making process? (Page 36)

A

Location and extent of the fire

42
Q

The only tactic that should delay locating the fire is _________________________. (Page 37)

A

An obvious critical rescue

43
Q

“Reading smoke” is an essential skill for _______________ and __________________. (Page 37)

A

Situational awareness; predicting fire behavior

44
Q

Due to limitations of space and ability to operate, what resources are typically sufficient to handle tasks in any one apartment? (Page 37)

A

One engine, one truck or rescue

45
Q

Ladders for rescue and egress should initially be placed _________________________. (Page 37)

A

In the front and rear of the fire floor and every floor level above

46
Q

What section of the building containing the fire should receive priority for laddering? (Page 37)

A

Between the stairwell and the firewall

47
Q

Fires involving the ______________ allow for extension throughout the building. (Page 37)

A

Basement

48
Q

The ____________ and the ______________ generally found within garden apartments suggest that the 1 3⁄4 inch attack line should be effective in extinguishing most content fires. (Page 38)

A

Compartmentalization; fire loading

49
Q

The first due Truck Company shall place the turntable of the aerial ___________________. (Page 40)

A

Directly in front of the involved unit or upwind

50
Q

In general, apparatus should position _____________, preferably _____________. (Page 41)

A

In a single file; on the “fire side” of the street

51
Q

The most important items in size – up (aside from rescue) are ________________ and _____________. (Page 42)

A

Identifying the location of the fire; potential for extension

52
Q

As companies begin to carry out their assignments, command needs to be advised as early as possible of ________________________________________________. (Page 42)

A

The unit number on fire and it’s relation to the rest of the apartments in the building

53
Q

What side of the building should the first due truck position if possible? (Page 68)

A

Side with fire showing

54
Q

Where does the first due truck have the duties of laddering and ventilating the fire building? (Page 69)

A

Side with fire showing

55
Q

What areas of a Garden Apartment are frequently secured with barred windows and doors? (Page 71)

A

Storage room areas and terrace-level apartments

56
Q

Once the fire apartment and the apartment above has been ventilated what is the next ventilation priority? (Page 72)

A

Enclosed stairwell

57
Q

What is the most effective way to ventilate an enclosed stairwell? (Page 72)

A

Vertical

58
Q

An ideal vertical ventilation hole for an enclosed stairwell should be located how many feet from the eave? (Page 72)

A

5-8’

59
Q

Windows in buildings constructed in the 60s’ and 70s’ likely have windows with a sill height of what above the floor? (Page 77)

A

5’

60
Q

If there are no known rescues what is the first task undertaken? (Page 77)

A

Find the Fire

61
Q

What windows will ladders typically be thrown to first if no rescues are present? (Page 79)

A

Bedroom Windows

62
Q

With fire conditions advancing vertically where would you initiate the fire attack via master stream? (Page 84)

A

Top down

63
Q

Back up lines should typically__________________ (Page 51)

A

Be “of the same size” as the line to which they are providing back-up

64
Q

Who is responsible for staging duties on a multiple alarm fire? (Page 51)

A

1st Engine on 2nd alarm

65
Q

The stream pattern that is more efficient in exterior exposure protection is_______________ (Page 51)

A

Narrow Fog

66
Q

What should be considered when FF’s are operating within 50 feet of involved structures, even if they are out of the collapse zone? (Page 52)

A

Cooling streams on FF’s due to high radiant heat

67
Q

Basements in Garden Apartments contain all of the following hazards except_____________ (Page 53)

A

Hazardous Materials

68
Q

All of the following questions may help determine if an alternate access point for a below grade fire is the best option, except__________ (Page 53)

A

Is the Rear access unlocked?

69
Q

If fire or smoke has already spread into the stairwell upon arrival, the initial attack line shall______________ (Page 53)

A

Advance the line directly into the stairwell to protect occupants above the fire

70
Q

Fires in the _______ of Garden Apartments pose the greatest danger to occupants. (Page 56)

A

Terrace Level

71
Q

When the basement runs the entire length of several addresses__________________ (Page 56)

A

2 Engines should position at opposite sides, 1 secures the door while the other attacks the fire

72
Q

What must be considered before attacking a basement fire with a cellar nozzle? (Page 57)

A

Floor integrity

73
Q

The objective in an underground garage fire is to___________________________ (Page 58)

A

Keep the stairwell and apartment clear of smoke

74
Q

In attic fires in garden apartments, consideration should be given to: (Page 59)

A

Quick vertical ventilation of structure

75
Q

Considerations for vertical ventilation include all of the following except______________ (Page 59)

A

Volume of smoke

76
Q

If the officer suspects the fire has entered the attic space he should_____________ (Page 59)

A

Call for an attic ladder early in the incident

77
Q

In platform construction, how will the structure be affected once the roof burns away? (Page 62)

A

The walls will be inherently weakened.

78
Q

Which construction features pose a collapse hazard to crews operating at a garden apartment fire? (Page 62-64)

A

Balconies

79
Q

The preferred type of master stream device for use on Garden Apartments are__________ (Page 67)

A

Tower ladder

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