Private Dwellings Flashcards
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does lightweight construction have to be entered into CIDS?
What is the major weakness of PD’s
Yes it must be in cids
the open unenclosed stair is the major weekness
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T/F
flat or peaked roof must be transmitted with the 10-75
True
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how does the 1st line enter the building at 1st floor fired?
floors above 1st floor?
Thru the main entrance for both
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smoke from windows or louvered vents may indicate what?
cellar fire
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fire in a cellar, where does the 1st line enter the building?
via the entrance door that provides quickest access.
PD, when 2 lines are operating, where will the 3rd line be?
stretched and charged at front of building
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when should you consider using a 2 1/2” line (2)
1- wind impacted fire
2-heavy fire on first floor of lager PD’s (queen ann)
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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?
bilco doors if only option
start at top and do not operate into windows
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who should check the cellar for fire origin?
1st ladder, notify 2nd if unable
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what is the paramount concern when deciding to advance a line down the cellar stairs
member safety
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who normally cuts the peaked roof?
2nd ladder
*straddle peak, hole is 2x3” and on the LEEWARD side of ridge
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flat roof PD, tool assignment for 1st and 2nd roof?
1st- LSR, halligan, halligan hook
2nd- halligan hook and saw
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top floor fire with exposure problems where does the 2nd due truck operate
can inspect exposure, LCC can to but if IDLH must team up
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who can back out a line?
Chief or acting Chief
*urgent message and truck on 1st floor must back out
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who ensures the cellar is checked and shuts down utilities
2nd ladder
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.
TRUE
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cellar fire, if the engine is using the interior stairs, who does the primary on the first floor?
the 1st truck.
*if engine is having problems and needs assistance 1 member of inside team will help with the stretch
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what is the preferred position for a TL
parallel to front of building
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peaked roof when only portable will be used where does the LCC operate?
front or sides, not rear
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at a queen ann who does roof ventilation?
a later arriving unit
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multiple family- fire on the first floor, where does the 1st ov roof team operate?
1st floor,
Traditional PD’s collapse after about __hr(s). with no ceiling they will collapse in about ___min. light weight construction in __-__min
traditional 1 hr. no ceiling 20min. lightweight construction 5-10 min
T/F
lightweight PD under construction-exterior operation unless fire is minor or confined to a small area
true
