Private Dwellings Flashcards
- In structures with more than one story, the interior stairs to the cellar will usually be located (a or b)
- With semi attached structures or those with minimal space on one side they will usually be located (a or b)
A. Under the main stair
B. Near the side or rear entrance
1-a over 1 story main stair
2-b semi front or rear ent
It is common to find a closet where the stairs were once located
From a firefighting and fire protection standpoint, what is the major weakness in a PD?
An open unenclosed stairway
In this type of PD the roof of the front porch allows for easy access to upper floor bedrooms.
A. Cape style house
B. Straight line colonial
C. Queen Anne
D. Ranch
B
There are two type of cape style houses, A frame and wide line.
- _______will have a rear entrance and may have two window dormers that are normally found facing the street.
- _______has a front entrance and usually a side entrance with a stoop
- Wide line
2. A frame
What will a single offset window on the second floor indicate on a straight line colonial?
Can this window be used for veis?
The top of the interior stairs leading to the 2nd floor
Should not be used for veis
The presence of dormers usually increases the likelihood of 2nd floor bedrooms. The easiest access to these rooms via portable ladders would be through windows found on________.
A. The dormers
B. Rear
C. Attic
D. Exp 2 & 4 sides
D
Portable laddering of these dormers can be very difficult
The absence of a window in the peak of a PD may indicate________.
A flat roof
In a lightweight construction PD a ladder co uses the pulldown stairs to access the attic to check for extension from a minor smoke condition due to an overheated wire. Do you agree or disagree with this action?
Disagree
These are lightweight stairs and should not be used for attic access or line advancement.
At a PD fire, when should the hose line should be flaked out charged and bled?
Prior to entering the BUILDING
In a PD fire on the 1st or upper floors the primary consideration in access for the first line should be_______.
A. Main entrance
B. Entrance that provides the quickest access
A. Main
In a PD cellar fire primary consideration for access of the first hose line should be_________.
A. Main entrance
B. Entrance that provides the quickest access
B quickest
At a PD fire the status of the interior cellar door should always be checked and communicated to the IC.
T/F
True
The decision to reposition the first hose line (cellar fire in a PD) that was stretched thru a main entrance to a secondary entrance can only be made by a chief off not an acting chief.
T/F
False
Can only be made by a chief OR acting chief
At a PD cellar fire the IC/chief decides to back the first line out the main entrance (1st floor) and operate thru a secondary entrance. Who will work with the eng co to facilitate the advancement into the secondary entrance?
A. 1st and 2nd due LCCs
B. Outside team
C. FE team operating on upper floors
D. FE team operating on 1st floor
D
When line is to be withdrawn to access a cellar fire from a secondary entrance,
Lad co members operating on 1st floor MUST be withdrawn before first line is repositioned from that floor.
In a cellar fire in a PD where should the 1st line be stretched?
Entrance with quickest access to ext fire
In a PD cellar fire where is the 2nd line initially positioned?
A. Into a secondary entrance
B. As per IC
C. Outside building as BU for 1st
D. Floors above
C
If not needed can repositioned for other choices
PD fire 1st floor: after size up where will the first line be stretched?
Through the main entrance door on the 1st floor to extinguish the fire.
Before committing the 1st line members should ensure it didn’t start in the basement. (During initial size up)
1st floor PD fire or upper floor:
The second hose line will be positioned and charged where?
Outside the fire building as BU for the 1st
If not needed– cellar, other floors, exposures
At PD fires on the first or upper floors: Whenever two hose lines are stretched and operating, a third hoseline will be positioned and charged at the front of the building and operated as ordered by the IC
T/F
True
PD upper floor fire:
After size up, where should the 1st line be stretched?
Thru the main entrance to upper floor in order to extinguish the fire.
During the initial size up at apparent upper floor fires members should ensure they check to determine it didn’t start on a lower floor or cellar before committing the first line
PD fire: If more than one occupant is found on an upper floor, the IC shall ensure that adequate staffing is assigned to effect their removal. The primary function of the engine company during this critical period should be to:
A. Continue operating the line
B. Reposition the line to the upper floor
C. Protect the interior stairs
D. Await instruction from the IC
C protect int stair
To determine if a PD is balloon frame construction remove a baseboard on an exterior wall and check for the presence of a _________.
If ________is not found should the building be treated as balloon frame?
Sole plate
None found—-treat as balloon
Sole plate and a top plate on each floor is platform construction
Roof vent on flat roof PDs is a general area of responsibility of:
1st ladder
2nd ladder
1st
At a flat roof PD who ensures ventilation of the roof?
1st ladder
2nd ladder
2nd
At a peaked roof PD if roof ventilation is needed, who is responsible for it?
1st ladder
2nd ladder
2nd
At a PD fire who is responsible for shutting down the utilities?
1st ladder
2nd ladder
2nd
At a fire in a peaked roof PD the 1st truck officer should if manpower and conditions permit have members conduct an examination of the cellar to determine if the fire started at this location. Who should he contact if unable to cover this area?
2nd arriving ladder co
The positions tools and duties of the officer can and FE FFs are the same for portable aerial and TL ops at a peaked roof PD fire.
T/F
True
The 1st to arrive outside team at a peaked roof PD sees fire in the cellar from rear and side windows. (A task they MUST perform) Who must these observations be reported to?
A. Ladder co officer
B. IC
C. Both
C both
At a flat roof PD OV should make this transmission. Roofman will be on the roof. LCC will be in front
1st truck outside team at a peaked roof PD fire must survey the rear and sides for means of entry into the cellar and other floors. They must also check for window bars and rear extensions. Who do they immediately notify by HT of means of entry and other conditions?
A. Their officer
B. IC
C. Both
B. IC
At a PD fire the 1st to arrive truck chauffeur (aerial or TL) will remain at the turn table. When can they enter?
When the fire is controlled and members inside are not in immediate danger that would require the use of the ladder
At a top floor peaked roof PD fire where should the 2nd due truck inside team be located initially?
A. Fire floor assisting 1st due
B. Floor below until needed
C. Just outside the entrance to the building
D. Attic
B
At a peaked roof PD if the 2nd arriving apparatus will not be used to ladder the building the 2nd LCC should then join his FE team.
T/F
False
Contact the first arriving LCC to determine if assistance is required. Operate as ordered by the co off
What is the most versatile, safest and efficient method to ventilate the roof of a peaked PD
A. Aerial lad
B. Portable
C. TL
D. Top floor with a hook
C TL
At a peaked roof PD when venting the roof the preferred position of the apparatus is ________ to the front of the building so the basket can be placed over the corner of the building near the peaked roof.
A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
A. Parallel
If not here in the valley where a hook ladder can be used
When an aerial ladder is used for peaked roof PD roof venting, position the apparatus to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the corner of the building. Max coverage of front and one side. Extend the ladder at least _____feet above and to one side of the peak.
5
The first hole in the peaked roof of a PD should be made at_________.
The main gable
Portable power saw used only from TL basket
The 1st to arrive roof man at a flat roof PD fire’s tool assignment is the halligan, halligan hook and LSR. What are the two conditions that require him to bring the LSR?
- When there will be a delay in laddering the rear due to attached exposures
- The height of the building requires the LSR
It does not say he should leave the hook or halligan behind when bringing the LSR
At a flat roof PD the 1st roofman will notify his officer of the exact location of a trapped occupant. He will contact the LCC if a LSR rescue is required for assistance. Who will the roofman contact when no trapped occupants are noted?
LCC
At a flat roof PD when can the roofman perform initial vertical vent tactics without directly contacting the lad off in the fire area?(1 of 2 things must be heard transmitted)
- Inside team has door control of fire area
2. Charged hoseline ADVANCING into the fire area
At a flat roof PD the scuttle ladder is never to be used to descend into the fire area unless________________.
The fire is under control
The 2nd due roofman at a flat roof PD tool assignment includes the saw.
Is it stated the saw is only brought for top floor fires?
And what is his full tool assignment?
The 2nd roof man brings the saw and 6’ halligan hook as stated in PDs ladder ops.
Does not say saw for top floor fires only
Operations outlined for peaked roof PDs shall be the same for Queen Anne dwellings.
T/F
True
At a cellar fire in a PD where will the 1st truck go?
A. Same entrance as 1st line
B. 1st floor
C. Main entrance and down cellar stairs
D. Rear
A
1st lad off May decide to go down without line. Leave one member at the top of stairs
When entering the cellar via secondary entrance there is often an interior door that leads to the first floor at the too of the stairs. The officer should communicate the status of this door to who?(more than one)
A. 2nd eng off
B. 2nd lad off
C. IC
D. LCC
B & C
When should bilco doors to a cellar in a PD be forced and utilized for hoseline placement?
If it’s the only option
They are the least desirable of the secondary entrances
When utilizing the main entrance to access a cellar fire at a PD the 1st truck inside team will conduct a primary search of the 1st floor prior to descending into the cellar. The truck boss sends one member to assist with stretching the 1st line.
Do you agree or disagree with this action?
Agree
If the eng requires assistance one member and the boss search. The other can be sent to assist
The TIC shows heat waves emanating across the first floor ceiling at a cellar fire in a PD. What is this likely an indication of?
Open interior cellar door
Smoke action (force or pressure) on first floor can also be an indication of open cellar door
When the first line at a cellar fire in a PD goes through the main entrance. What will second arriving truck’s inside teams assignment be?
Coordinate their advance with the second line into a secondary entrance
When the first line goes through the main entrance at a PD cellar fire who will be responsible for the primary search and examination of the cellar?
- First assigned truck
- Second assignd truck
2
At an attic fire in a PD where should members avoid opening knee walls in attic spaces?
A. Side walls
B. Near windows
C. Front and rear walls
D. Near stairs
D
Venting fire can block egress
If the engine company decides to operate from a small extension ladder on the floor below during an attic fire, what size hole should the truck open up.
A. 18 inch
B. 3 foot
C. 5 foot
D. 7 foot
B. 3’
If wood is encountered when opening it may be an attic catwalk. Shift 3’ to one side and make another opening. Bent tip or cockloft noz is also an option
When two front doors are present at a PD the door closest to ___________ will usually provide access to the 2nd floor apt.
A. The side wall
B. The center of the house
A
In any building construction the critical point of failure as a result of fire is___________.
The point of connection
___________is always the primary consideration in buildings constructed with LW materials.
Collapse
Areas unsupported for over _____ feet are usually an indication of LW construction.
25 feet
26’=LW
Which LW construction room has greater collapse potential?
A. Wide open
B. Compartmented with interior walls
A. Open
The most important factor to a safe and successful operation at LW buildings is the id of such materials. When any member becomes aware of the LW const it is critical he notifies who?
IC
IC immediately notified when components are exposed to high heat
What is the mandatory program utilized to notify units of LW const prior to arrival?
eCIDS
Roof joists are the most common type of roof type in peaked roof LW const.
T/F
False
Open web lightweight wood truss
Can be expected to fall as one complete unit into the structure
NYC building code requires LW constructed spaces between the ceiling and floor above at the ceiling and the roof above to be divided into areas approximately equal areas of ______ sq feet or less unless auto sprinkler is present
A. 300
B. 400
C. 500
D. 600
C. 500
What are the four most common LW const systems encountered in PDs?
Lightweight parallel chord truss
Laminated wood I beam
Metal C joists
Composite truss
When LW const is suspected an immediate examination of ______ should be conducted as soon as conditions permit.
A. Cellar
B. Roof
C. Side walls
D. Ceiling voids
D. Ceiling voids
Immediate notification to IC
Once IC is notified of LW const this info shall be transmitted to_________
Borough dispatcher
The TIC will always detect the intensity of the fire below in LW PDs.
T/F
False
May not detect where double 5/8” plasterboard is used
Within limits of safety what should be checked when fire is in a vertical void at a LW PD?
Cockloft
What method should the noz ff use when advancing with LW const?
Leg forward
Members should space out
At a LW PD the positioning of the 1st line to knock down components is of paramount importance. What must the 2nd line initially do?
Back up first line
At a LW PD if the second line is repositioned where must the third line go?
Back up the 1st
When LW const is suspected the 1st lad shall do what to determine the support system?
Inspection hole from safe area
IC immediately notified of LW
In certain circumstances at a fire a light weight const roof may be cut.
T/F
False
Under no circumstances
At LW const top floor fires with no cockloft fire which is not an acceptable roof op?
A. Cutting with an axe
B. Checking rear and sides
C. Venting top floor windows and skylights
D. Inspecting HVAC ducts
A
All members removed upon completion
