LOFTS

Question 1

cast iron can fracture/fail when exposed to heat for long periods. at ___degrees case iron loses ___% of its strength.

Answer 1

58% of its strength

*does not regain strength when cooled

Question 2

Mill loft the original hardwood floors will run in which direction:
a-side to side
b-front to rear

Answer 2

Front to rear

Question 3

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T/F
fire towers are good for attack stairs?

Answer 3

false, used as evacuation stairs not attack

Question 4

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what size hoselines?

Answer 4

2 1/2”

Question 5

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where do the 1st and 2nd hoselines go?

Answer 5

1st to the fire
2nd may be needed on fire floor, will not go to floor above unit assured 1st line is making progress and capable of handling fire floor

Question 6

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cellar fire, who ensures the sprinkler system is supplied?

Answer 6

2nd engine

Question 7

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what is the priority order for roof access?

Answer 7

ALF
Adjoining builing
Ladders
Fire escape

Question 8

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where do the 1st 2 trucks operate

Answer 8

1st- fire floor

2nd- floors above the fire