Garden Apartment Manual Quiz Flashcards
Choose the definition that best describes Garden Apartments. (Page 2)
A group of buildings, anywhere from two to five stories in height, with each floor housing one to four units.
The lowest floor of a garden apartment building will contain which of these areas. (Page 2)
- Apartments
- Storage
- Laundry
- Trash
In which era were garden apartment buildings ordinary construction & masonry walls? (Page 2)
40’s-50’s
In which era were garden apartment buildings wood-frame construction with masonry veneer walls and a masonry and concrete stairwell? (Page 2)
60’s-70’s
In which era were garden apartment buildings lightweight wood-frame construction containing wood stairwells and some form of combustible materials for siding? (Page 2)
80’s-present
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)
True
Which definition best describes a “wrap around” style apartment. (Page 4)
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.
Garden apartment buildings of ordinary construction typically do not exceed four stories and _____ feet in height on the addressed side. (Page 8)
50
The void space in flat roof construction is commonly referred to as the __________. (Page 8)
Cockloft
A pitched roof is constructed over a flat roof can be identified by all of the following characteristics EXCEPT. (Page 9)
New shingles on the pitched roof.
Where could you expect a roofline to be on a flat roof with a parapet wall? (Page 10)
- Directly below the rain scuppers
- Directly above the cockloft vents
In ordinary construction, the majority of buildings have load bearing walls on which sides of the building? (Page 10)
A & C
Which of the following insulation materials has the greatest risk of fire spread. (Page 11)
Cellulose
In ordinary construction, fire walls are made of what 2 types of materials? (Page 11)
Masonry & Gypsum Board
Floor joists will normally be spaced ____ inches on center. (Page 11)
16”
What hazard does a casement window present? (Page 12)
Metal framing can block egress
In ordinary construction, the original door were made of? (Page 13)
Wood door, wood frame
Which of the following would be the BEST indicator that a unit is occupied? (Page 13)
Safety chain is in place on the door
Stairwells in ordinary construction are typically enclosed. (Page 13)
True
The location of the boiler room can be identified during size-up by which external feature? (Page 14)
Location of chimney at the roofline
Most alarm systems in garden apartments are? (Page 16)
Local alarm systems
Garden apartments built in the early to mid-1960’s were typically what type of construction? (Page 16)
Ordinary
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)
Chemicals degrade wood over time and leave plywood subject to failure
In garden apartments where sprinklers are provided firefighters should consider (Page 18)
That sprinklers in no way replace the need for aggressive attic operations
Firewalls are constructed of two types: (Page 20)
Masonry or gypsum (multiple layers)
Balconies in garden apartment are of two general types: (Page 23)
Extended and recessed
Regardless of the time of day, garden apartments of all construction types may have a significant life hazard. (Page 29)
True
When dealing with window mounted air conditioners in regards to ventilation outside ventilation crews should: (Page 29)
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
___ is the number one priority for firefighters? (Page 29)
Life hazards
Fire flow estimates will be based on the flow rate of____. (Page 29)
10gpm/100 sq. ft.
When a natural gas explosion occurs, the action of the first arriving unit shall be to________
(Page 32)
Turn off gas
Light wood frame construction is subject to early failure due to _____________ (Page 32)
Light weight trusses and fire entering void spaces
Smoke issuing from the band board indicates________________ (Page 32)
The fire is in the floor truss void area
Collapse zone is_____________ (Page 34)
1 1⁄2 times the height
All tactical operations should be assigned to support_______________ (Page 36)
An aggressive interior attack and primary search
The greatest factor(s) that will drive the tactical decision-making process are____________ (Page 36)
Location and extent of fire
Life safety is typically achieved through _______________ and ______________. (Page 36)
Aggressive interior fire attack; primary search
It is important to account for all occupants of the structure. This can be accomplished through a (n) ________________________________________________________. (Page 36)
Effective secondary search in areas that were involved or exposed to the fire or smoke.
The strategic goal of _____________________________ should be a high priority throughout the incident. (Page 36)
Property conservation
“L.I.P.”
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)
Extended reflex time
What are the greatest factors that will drive the tactical decision-making process? (Page 36)
Location and extent of the fire
The only tactic that should delay locating the fire is _________________________. (Page 37)
An obvious critical rescue
“Reading smoke” is an essential skill for _______________ and __________________. (Page 37)
Situational awareness; predicting fire behavior
Due to limitations of space and ability to operate, what resources are typically sufficient to handle tasks in any one apartment? (Page 37)
One engine, one truck or rescue
Ladders for rescue and egress should initially be placed _________________________. (Page 37)
In the front and rear of the fire floor and every floor level above
What section of the building containing the fire should receive priority for laddering? (Page 37)
Between the stairwell and the firewall
Fires involving the ______________ allow for extension throughout the building. (Page 37)
Basement
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)
Compartmentalization; fire loading
The first due Truck Company shall place the turntable of the aerial ___________________. (Page 40)
Directly in front of the involved unit or upwind
In general, apparatus should position _____________, preferably _____________. (Page 41)
In a single file; on the “fire side” of the street
The most important items in size – up (aside from rescue) are ________________ and _____________. (Page 42)
Identifying the location of the fire; potential for extension
As companies begin to carry out their assignments, command needs to be advised as early as possible of ________________________________________________. (Page 42)
The unit number on fire and it’s relation to the rest of the apartments in the building
What side of the building should the first due truck position if possible? (Page 68)
Side with fire showing
Where does the first due truck have the duties of laddering and ventilating the fire building? (Page 69)
Side with fire showing
What areas of a Garden Apartment are frequently secured with barred windows and doors? (Page 71)
Storage room areas and terrace-level apartments
Once the fire apartment and the apartment above has been ventilated what is the next ventilation priority? (Page 72)
Enclosed stairwell
What is the most effective way to ventilate an enclosed stairwell? (Page 72)
Vertical
An ideal vertical ventilation hole for an enclosed stairwell should be located how many feet from the eave? (Page 72)
5-8’
Windows in buildings constructed in the 60s’ and 70s’ likely have windows with a sill height of what above the floor? (Page 77)
5’
If there are no known rescues what is the first task undertaken? (Page 77)
Find the Fire
What windows will ladders typically be thrown to first if no rescues are present? (Page 79)
Bedroom Windows
With fire conditions advancing vertically where would you initiate the fire attack via master stream? (Page 84)
Top down
Back up lines should typically__________________ (Page 51)
Be “of the same size” as the line to which they are providing back-up
Who is responsible for staging duties on a multiple alarm fire? (Page 51)
1st Engine on 2nd alarm
The stream pattern that is more efficient in exterior exposure protection is_______________ (Page 51)
Narrow Fog
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)
Cooling streams on FF’s due to high radiant heat
Basements in Garden Apartments contain all of the following hazards except_____________ (Page 53)
Hazardous Materials
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)
Is the Rear access unlocked?
If fire or smoke has already spread into the stairwell upon arrival, the initial attack line shall______________ (Page 53)
Advance the line directly into the stairwell to protect occupants above the fire
Fires in the _______ of Garden Apartments pose the greatest danger to occupants. (Page 56)
Terrace Level
When the basement runs the entire length of several addresses__________________ (Page 56)
2 Engines should position at opposite sides, 1 secures the door while the other attacks the fire
What must be considered before attacking a basement fire with a cellar nozzle? (Page 57)
Floor integrity
The objective in an underground garage fire is to___________________________ (Page 58)
Keep the stairwell and apartment clear of smoke
In attic fires in garden apartments, consideration should be given to: (Page 59)
Quick vertical ventilation of structure
Considerations for vertical ventilation include all of the following except______________ (Page 59)
Volume of smoke
If the officer suspects the fire has entered the attic space he should_____________ (Page 59)
Call for an attic ladder early in the incident
In platform construction, how will the structure be affected once the roof burns away? (Page 62)
The walls will be inherently weakened.
Which construction features pose a collapse hazard to crews operating at a garden apartment fire? (Page 62-64)
Balconies
The preferred type of master stream device for use on Garden Apartments are__________ (Page 67)
Tower ladder
