Mid Rise

Question 0

When an exterior fire is encountered on arrival a quick knock down of the fire from the exterior must be performed…

Answer 0

Prior to crews entering the building

Question 1

Many mid-rise building use NFPA 13R residential sprinkler systems. These sprinkler heads are designed to…

Answer 1

Contain fires but not completely extinguish them

Question 2

A mid-rise building is ___________ from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupible floor.

Answer 2

3 to 6 stories but less than 75 feet

Question 3

Fire Department personnel should consider that the best way to control occupants and maintain their safety may be to have them ______.

Answer 3

Protect in place

Question 4

The presence of ______ can greatly affect fire spread and create an exposure problem.

Answer 4

Combustible siding

Question 5

There are two purposes for the line above the fire. The first is to protect the company performing the primary search of the floor above and the second is to ________.

Answer 5

Extinguish any vertical extension

Question 6

In situations where fire is visible from the soffit area, personnel should first _________ before advancing an interior attack.

Answer 6

Perform a quick sweep of the soffit

Question 7

The fire unit and the unit _______ are the highest priority areas for search.

Answer 7

Above

Question 8

Which engine company is responsible for obtaining a secondary water supply?

Answer 8

Third engine

Question 9

Construction of mid-rise buildings has place multiple families, _____ or both under one roof.

Answer 9

Commercial occupancies

Question 10

The fourth-due engine company’s responsibility on a mid-rise building fire is to complete the secondary water supply and ______.

Answer 10

RIT

Question 11

Personnel from the first due truck will bring the minimum tool complement of radios, hand lights, a set of irons, a hydraulic door opener, hooks, _______, a thermal imager and a lifeline pack.

Answer 11

2 1/2 gallon water can

Question 12

Personnel may choose to stretch pre-connected lines from the engine when the fire is located…

Answer 12

Below grade or on the first, second or third floor

Question 13

Before any water is allowed to flow from a master stream all personnel must…

Answer 13

Be relocated and accounted for in a safe area

Question 14

Primary search of which units take priority of all other areas for search…

Answer 14

The fire unit and unit above the fire

Question 15

Elevators in mid-rise may be used if…

Answer 15

A unit has climbed the stairs, assessed the fire situation and advises command that the elevators can be safely

Question 16

The first due truck at a mid-rise fire shall position…

Answer 16

On side Alpha or the side with fire showing

Question 17

What unit is responsible for deploying a tagline from the attack stairway?

Answer 17

The rescue squad

Question 18

Ventilation of mid-rise structure is most often accomplished via…

Answer 18

Horizontally via windows and balcony doors

Question 19

Fire load in a commercial mid-rise is considered…

Answer 19

Moderate and requires a fire flow of 20 GPM per 100 square feet

Question 20

A mid-rise building is _____ to ______ stories in height but has less than 75 feet from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupible story.

Answer 20

3, 6

Question 21

On a flat roof the area above the ceiling and below the roof deck is called…

Answer 21

Cockloft

Question 22

Which of the below windows are extremely dangerous to egress?

Answer 22

Casement

Question 23

Which of the below balcony types generally project out over the load- bearing walls; this balcony is open to the exterior on three sides and extends away from the building

Answer 23

Cantilevered balcony

Question 24

Many buildings use NFPA _____ residential sprinkler systems.

Answer 24

13R

Question 25

The fire load in commercial occupancies is considered moderate and requires a flow of ___ GPM per ___ square feet of involved area.

Answer 25

20 per 100

Question 26

If the decision is made to use high-rise assignments for a mid-rise, the officer should request?

Answer 26

An additional Engine

Question 27

The basic ventilation tactics used in mid-rise buildings include…

Answer 27

Horizontal, Vertical and Mechanical