PRIVATE DWELLINGS Flashcards
PRIVATE DWELLINGS 1.4
What can become a MAJOR PROBLEM of PD’s due to the size of these structures?
CROWDING of
STAIRS
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What is a MAJOR WEAKNESS of PD’s for firefighting and fire protection standpoint? 2.1
OPEN and
UNCLOSED STAIRWAY
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PD’s are generally what SHAPE?
PD’s are usually how many STORIES in HEIGHT?
Rectangular
ONE to THREE STORIES IN HEIGHT
PRIVATE DWELLINGS 2.2
What CLASS of construction are PD’S built?
Class 3(NFP) or Class 4 (Wood frame)
Class 3 (NFP)Exterior Walls BRICK Class 4 (WOOD frame)Exterior Walls of WOOD covered w/ BRICK, VENEER, STUCCO, ASBESTOS SHINGLES, VINYL or ALUMINUM SIDING
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Lightweight material is commonly found in NEWER construction in both Class 3 and Class 4?
TRUE
Fire STOPPING is limited depending on the type of construction
PRIVATE DWELLINGS 2.3
What may be found on ROOFS that are FLAT or ROOFS that have a LOW PITCH?
MAY HAVE
Scuttle AND/OR Skylight
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How many ENTRANCES are most common?
Location(s) of ENTRANCES are usually?
TWO ENTRANCES are MOST COMMON
MAIN ENTRANCE
(usually in FRONT)BUT (sometimes located on SIDE seen from street)
SECONDARY ENTRANCE
(Located in FRONT,SIDE and/or REAR)
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Where are INTERIOR STAIRS to the CELLAR,usually located in PD’s with more than one story?
Located UNDER the MAIN STAIRS
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Where will usually the INSIDE CELLAR STAIRS be located in SEMI-ATTACHED PD’s?
USUALLY found near the
SIDE or REAR ENTRANCES
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RENOVATIONS to PD’s may have done what to the INTERIOR STAIRS?
May have been
MOVED or SEALED OFF
STAIRS once there may be a CLOSET now
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What can be used as a POINT OF REFERENCE if PD is built on a slope or if the STORIES are different from FRONT to REAR?
The TOP FLOOR can be used as a reference point
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What are the TWO different style of CAPE HOUSE’s?
“A” FRAME CAPE
and
WIDE LINE CAPE
PRIVATE DWELLINGS. 3.2
What does the presence of DORMERS usually indicate?
2nd FLOOR BEDROOM
PORTABLE ladder at dormers are VERY DIFFICULT
Use PORTABLE on EXP 2&4 for access
PRIVATE DWELLINGS. 3.1
What construction is commonly found in STRAIGHT LINE COLONIAL PD’s?
Balloon Frame Constuction
Typically(2 1/2 to 3 Stories) (20’x40’)
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STRAIGHT LINE COLONIALS
2 1/2 to 3 stories
20’x40’
BALLOON FRAME
UTILITIES (cellar)
Side Door access to KITCHEN and STAIRWAY to CELLAR
1st FLOOR FRONT PORCH,LIVING ROOM,OPEN STAIRWAY,DINING ROOM, KITCHEN
2nd FLOOR 2 or 3 bedrooms,bathroom,access to attic
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QUEEN ANNE’S
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 stories
25 to 30 ft in WIDTH
30 to 50 ft in DEPTH
WOOD FRAME BALLON CONSTRUCTION
LARGE OPEN STAIRS in LIVING ROOM connect 1st n 2nd FLOORS
NARROW REAR or SIDE STAIRS connect 1st,2nd, n 3rd floors
OR
STAIRS may lead from 3rd floor to 1st floor
Vertical Arteries
Hidden Voids
MAY HAVE
Fire Escape attached to combustible Wall OR
SPRINKLERED STAIRWAY
PRIVATE DWELLINGS. 3.8
What type of PD are we seriously concerned about FLOOR COLLAPSE just as much as ROOF COLLAPSE?
PRIVATE DWELLINGS using NEWER LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS
Any building w/ LIGHTWEIGHT construction MUST be entered in CIDS
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BALLOON FRAME construction are commonly found in what type of Private Dwelling(s)?
SOA
S STRAIGHT LINE COLONIAL
O OLDER,LARGER 2 1/2 to 3 story PD’s
A Queen Anne
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WHAT are indications of the location of STAIRWAYS to the SECOND FLOOR from the EXTERIOR?
A)Offset WINDOWS on EXP 2 or 4 Side of house
B)STOOP on the SECONDARY entrance to house
C)2 SECONDARY entrances adjacent to each other on SAME SIDE of house- 1 w/ a stoop 1 at ground level
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When TRANSMITTING a 10-75 for a Private dwelling fire,what should also be included?
Height Type Location Window Bars if present Roof if peaked or flat
E71 to the BRONX
10-75 FIRE on the 1st floor of a 2 story 20’x40 FLAT ROOF PD
PRIVATE DWELLINGS. FT CHPTR 3 1.6
When FIRE is on the FIRST FLOOR of a PD that has TWO ENTRANCE where should the primary consideration of the FIRST LINE access?
MAIN ENTRANCE door to the building
Also for FIRE’s above the FIRST FLOOR
PRIVATE DWELLINGS. FT. CHPTR 3 1.7
Fire in the CELLAR of a PD that has 2 entrances, where would the First line go?
FIRST HOSELINE will go the entrance door that provides the QUICKEST ACCESS to the FIRE AREA
PRIVATE DWELLINGS FT CHPTR 3 2.6
Who can order an exterior HANDLINE to operate into a cellar window?
Chief or OFFICER
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.6
Can a HANDLINE from the EXTERIOR be OPERATED into a CELLAR WINDOW when members are operating inside the CELLAR?
YES
NOTE: In an EMERGENCY Situation such as a MEMBER trapped by FIRE in cellar
OR
ENDANGERED by fire because COLLAPSE has occurred
PRIVATE DWELLINGS FT CHPTR 3 2.7.4
T/F
The decision to reposition the 1st HOSELINE to a secondary entrance can ONLY be made by a CHIEF?
TRUE
CHIEF or
ACTING CHIEF (can be a CAPT ABCing that tour)
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When should you consider stretching a 2 1/2 line at PRIVATE DWELLINGS?
Increased VOLUME of WATER
Increased EXPOSURE PROTECTION
FASTER knockdown
GREATER reach of stream
CONSIDERED FOR WIND IMPACTED FIRE
AND
HEAVILY involved 1st FLOOR in a LARGE PD(Queen Anne)
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 5.1 An ENGINE(1st to arrive) that drops a 2 1/2 and 1 3/4 HANDLINE in front of a FULLY INVOLVED PD operated accordingly?
YES
When 1st to ARRIVE engine BACKSTRETCHES they should drop
TWO HANDLINES in front of building.
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How can we determine if a PD is BALLOON FRAME CONSTRUCTION?
Remove a piece of baseboard on the EXTERIOR wall
AND
CHECK for the presence of a SOLE PLATE
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When 2 Hoselines are stretched n operating a THIRD HOSELINE will be stretched to the front of the building?
POSITIONED and CHARGED
in front of building
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.2
What are indications of a CELLAR FIRE
A) FIRE or SMOKE VENTING from cellar windows
B) VERY hot floorboards on 1st floor, SMOKE showing fr BASEBOARD
C) High Heat,Heavy Smoke NO visible fire on 1st floor
D) SMOKE from ATTIC windows or louvered vents
E) SMOKE pushing from Chimney
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.5
The Thermal Imaging Camera that is showing heat waves emanating across the the 1st FLOOR CEILING and/or SMOKE showing significant FORCE and SPEED UNDER PRESSURE would indicate what?
A) interior cellar DOOR is OPEN
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.5
What is a CRITICAL FACTOR about the INTERIOR CELLAR DOOR that should if conditions permit be relayed to the IC?
DOOR CONSTRUCTION(steel wood,luan panel) and STATUS of door (open,closed,burned through, unable to locate)
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.7.2
What is the PARAMOUNT CONCERN in making the decision to advance down the INTERIOR CELLAR STAIRS?
Safety of Members
PRIVATE DWELLINGS FT CHPTR 3 2.7.2
In DETACHED and SEMI ATTACHED PD’S were would the 1st line go usually for a CELLAR FIRE?
Quickest access to the CELLAR
USUALLY
is the SECONDARY ENTRANCE
PRIVATE DWELLINGS FT CHPTR 3 2.7.2
In a row of ATTACHED PD’s were would the 1st line go to for a CELLAR FIRE?
Quickest access to the CELLAR
IS USUALLY
THE MAIN ENTRANCE
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What does a SINGLE OFFSET WINDOW on the 2nd floor indicate on the SIDE ENTRANCE of a STRAIGHT LINE COLONIAL?
TOP OF INTERIOR STAIRS
LEADING TO
2nd floor
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 2 2.4
What are possible INDICATIONS that a PD has MULTIPLE FAMILIES living there?
# of electric meters # of cars Fire escapes Multiple entrance doors Exterior cellar/basement entrance Garage doors removed n replaced w/ normal entrance door Mailboxes
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 2 2.7
Can PORCHES n GARAGE ROOFS be used as a PLATFORM,which to work from?
YES as long as these structures are of
NORMAL WOOD CONTRUCTION
MEMBers shall NOT USE porch or garage roofs constructed of
ALUMINUM or
LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 2 2.7
WINDOWS w/ sills that are approximately chest high, May require a drop of how many feet to floor level?
5 to 6 ft
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 2 2.7
What will determine how difficult the removal of window bars will be?
Method of INSTALLATION
and
TYPE of STUCTURE
Window bars vary from aluminum child guards to heavy wrought iron
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.3
CELLAR FIRES in PD’s with what type of construction, may extend to the ATTIC though HIDDEN VOIDS?
Balloon CONSTRUCTION
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.74
The repositioning of the 1st HOSELINE MUST be coordinated w/ and communicated to:
A)all UNITS on Scene
B)all UNITS OPERATING inside the building
C)all UNITS OPERATING on scene
B
All UNITS operating INSIDE the building
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 2.7.4
What are FACTORS that a CHIEF/ACTING CHIEF must consider on the decision to REPOSITION THE FIRST HOSELINE to a SECONDARY ENTRANCE?
A) is another HOSELINE AVAILABLE on scene
B) is repositioning necessary to SAVE/PROTECT LIFE
C) will a delay SEVERELY EXPOSE an ADJOINING PROPERTY
* i think it is a Urgent
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 3.2
2nd HOSELINE for a FIRST FLOOR PD fire,can be used to extinguish fire where, if not needed for backup of the 1st line?
In the CELLAR Or OTHER FLOORS Or EXPOSURES
PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHPTR 3 6.2
How should UNITS operate a HOSELINE when protecting an EXPOSURE?
Sweep the STREAM across THE FACE OF building
STARTING at TOP so water
CASCADES DOWN THE EXTERIOR