Private Dwellings

Question 1

PD
does lightweight construction have to be entered into CIDS?
What is the major weakness of PD’s

Answer 1

Yes it must be in cids

the open unenclosed stair is the major weekness

Question 2

PD
T/F
flat or peaked roof must be transmitted with the 10-75

Answer 2

True

Question 3

PD
how does the 1st line enter the building at 1st floor fired?
floors above 1st floor?

Answer 3

Thru the main entrance for both

Question 4

PD

smoke from windows or louvered vents may indicate what?

Answer 4

cellar fire

Question 5

PD

fire in a cellar, where does the 1st line enter the building?

Answer 5

via the entrance door that provides quickest access.

Question 6

PD, when 2 lines are operating, where will the 3rd line be?

Answer 6

stretched and charged at front of building

Question 7

PD

when should you consider using a 2 1/2” line (2)

Answer 7

1- wind impacted fire

2-heavy fire on first floor of lager PD’s (queen ann)

Question 8

PD
when do we use bilco doors?

when using a line on the exterior do you start at top or bottom? and do you operate into windows?

Answer 8

bilco doors if only option

start at top and do not operate into windows

Question 9

PD

who should check the cellar for fire origin?

Answer 9

1st ladder, notify 2nd if unable

Question 10

PD

what is the paramount concern when deciding to advance a line down the cellar stairs

Answer 10

member safety

Question 11

PD

who normally cuts the peaked roof?

Answer 11

2nd ladder

*straddle peak, hole is 2x3” and on the LEEWARD side of ridge

Question 12

PD

flat roof PD, tool assignment for 1st and 2nd roof?

Answer 12

1st- LSR, halligan, halligan hook

2nd- halligan hook and saw

Question 13

PD

top floor fire with exposure problems where does the 2nd due truck operate

Answer 13

can inspect exposure, LCC can to but if IDLH must team up

Question 14

PD

who can back out a line?

Answer 14

Chief or acting Chief

*urgent message and truck on 1st floor must back out

Question 15

PD

who ensures the cellar is checked and shuts down utilities

Answer 15

2nd ladder

Question 16

T/F
PD cellar fire, the truck should proceed to the same entrance as the first hoseline, to provide entry for the engine company. once the cellar fire is controlled, the inside team is in position to perform VEIS.

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

PD

cellar fire, if the engine is using the interior stairs, who does the primary on the first floor?

Answer 17

the 1st truck.

*if engine is having problems and needs assistance 1 member of inside team will help with the stretch

Question 18

PD

what is the preferred position for a TL

Answer 18

parallel to front of building

Question 19

PD

peaked roof when only portable will be used where does the LCC operate?

Answer 19

front or sides, not rear

Question 20

PD

at a queen ann who does roof ventilation?

Answer 20

a later arriving unit

Question 21

PD

multiple family- fire on the first floor, where does the 1st ov roof team operate?

Answer 21

1st floor,

Question 22

Traditional PD’s collapse after about __hr(s). with no ceiling they will collapse in about ___min. light weight construction in __-__min

Answer 22

traditional 1 hr. no ceiling 20min. lightweight construction 5-10 min

Question 23

T/F

lightweight PD under construction-exterior operation unless fire is minor or confined to a small area

Answer 23

true