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A party wall is how thick and how high

A

8” thick and extend 3’ above roof line

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1
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What temperature causes intense pain and skin damage

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280-320*

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2
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Two of the most important life safety features of a building are:

A

Stair labeling and PA system

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3
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operations that are performed are called:

A

tactics

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4
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what part of a structure is 1/2 above ground

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basement

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5
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an objective of the 1st arriving company is to:

A

prevent extension to the structure

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6
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three indicators of truss construction are:

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no supporting columns, hump, type of occupancy

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7
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List in order the most effective ways to protect exposures

A

water on fire, water on exposure, water curtain

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8
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supply which system first-sprinklers or standpipes

A

standpipes

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9
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the planning and directing actions of resources is:

A

strategy

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10
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upon arrival what is first responsibility of IC

A

find the fire

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11
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2nd most common location of victims is:

A

paths from fire to exit

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12
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proper volume and pressure are important parts of:

A

PPE

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13
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which type of beam has one end supported

A

cantilever

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14
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how is a continuous beam supported

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2 ends and the middle

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15
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According to Dunn how big is collapse zone:

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= to height of building

16
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3 things IC should determine when taking over command

A

location of fire, is water on it, will it be enough

17
Q

when is primary search done

A

as hose is advanced & after fire darkened down

18
Q

The transfer of heat by a fluid is:

A

convection

19
Q

4 ways a water flow alarm may be activated:

A

fire, leak, damaged system, surge

20
Q

A freestanding wall is:

A

parapet

21
Q

Type IV fails by:

A

loss of framework

22
Q

A preliminary report would include:

A

description of fire, building, property, extension

23
Q

Heat movement through gas or liquids:

A

convection

24
Q

The cause of most serious collapse danger when using master streams is:

A

large volume of water