Single Fam Flashcards by Wil Turk

What are the two purposes of the line above the fire?
A. Protect the first line crew & extinguish vertical extension
B. Protect the primary search of the floor above & extinguish vertical extension
C. Protect the stairs & extinguish horizontal extension
D. Check for extension in the attic & search for victims

Protect the primary search of the floor above & extinguish vertical extension
Pg. 27

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Where should the first line go on an exterior fire extending into the dwelling?
A. Deployed through the front door
B. Deployed through a window
C. Deployed on the exterior
D. Deployed interior to check for extension

Deployed on the exterior
Pg 29

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What is the preferred point of attract for the initial handling on a basement fire?
A. Exterior access point
B. Stairwell
C. Floor above the fire
D. Through the exterior wall

Exterior access point
Pg. 31

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If a basement door can not be closed, found, or is burned through, what type of stream should be used to contain the fire at the top of the stairs?
A. Narrow fog aimed at the ceiling
B. Straight stream aimed down the stairs
C. Straight stream aimed at the ceiling
D. Wide fog aimed down the stairs

Narrow fog aimed at the ceiling
Pg 32

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In what kind of construction is positive pressure ventilation not recommended?
A. Type V
B. Balloon frame
C. Type IV
D. Platform

Balloon Frame
Pg. 45

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If wind driven fire conditions are present, what operation should be delayed until directed by command?
A. Ladder deployment
B. Use of elevated master streams
C. Horizontal ventilation
D. Interior offensive fore attack

Horizontal ventilation
Pg. 39

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What type of single family home building creates a major exposure risk due to the close proximity of multiple type V structures?
A. Cluster Homes
B. McMansions
C. Colonial
D. Cape Cod

Cluster Homes
Pg. 42

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What are considered to be the most critical areas to search for victims?
A. Basement & fire room
B. Kitchen & Living Room
C. Egress routes and sleeping areas
D. Egress routes and first floor

Egress routes and sleeping areas
Pg. 44

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What should be the minimum deployment of ladders on a single family dwelling fire?
A. Front and rear of all floors above the ground level
B. Rear upper floors
C. Floors involved in the fire on all sides
D. Front and rear of floors only above the fire floor

Front and rear of all floors above the ground level
Pg. 46

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Which style of single family homes contains knee walls and dormers on the top floor?
A. Split Foyer
B. Cape Cod
C. Ranch / Rambler
D. Balloon Frame

Cape Cod
Pg 3

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A common type of construction in which each story is built on a platform, providing fore stopping at each level ?
A. Hybrid
B. Balloon Frame
C. Split Level
D. Platform Frame

Platform Frame
Pg. 9

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Engineered I beams exposed to fire will fail within how minutes?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Ten
D. Twelve

Five
Pg. 12

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An egress window may indicate sleeping quarters in a basement. What are the required dimensions of the window well for this opening?
A. At least 44inches wide and 36 inches out from the window
B. At least 36 inches wide and 36 inches out from the window
C. At least 44 inches wide and 44 inches out from the window
D. At least 36 inches wide and 44 inches out from the window

At least 36 inches wide and 36 inches out from the window
Pg. 13

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These types of windows are found in construction dating from the late 1940s to the late 1960s and have steel frames set in concrete or masonry?
A. Center Pivot Windows
B. Awning Windows
C. Jalousie Windows
D. Casement Windows

Casement Windows
Pg 13

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Where do most fires in single-family dwellings start?
A. The attic
B. The deck
C. Cooking or heating appliances
D. Bedroom

Cooking or heating appliances
Pg. 17

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What is the fire flow estimates are based on what flow rate for single-family dwellings?
A. 10 GPM per 100 sq ft
B. 5 GPM per 100 sq ft
C. 10 GPM per 50 sq ft
D. 100 GPM per 100 sq ft

10 GPM per 100 sq ft
Pg. 17

What is the typical square footage of a McMansion/Estate home?
A. 1000-2000
B. 3000-6000
C. 1000-2500
D. 6000-9000

3000-6000
pg 6

What is the most common style roof found on a single-family dwelling?
A. Mansard
B. Flat
C. Combination
D. Peaked Gable

Peaked Gable
pg 10

According to code, how far should the bottom of the window opening be in an egress window located in the basement?
A. 36 Inches
B. 56 Inches
C. 44 Inches
D. 40 Inches

44 inches
pg 13

All of the following are standard locks found on exterior doors on single family dwelling except for.
A. Mortise
B. Rim
C. Tubular Deadbolt
D. Cam locks

Cam locks
pg15

What is the preferred point of attack for the initial handline for attacking a basement fire?
A. Through the interior stairs
B. Side alpha interior entrance
C. Use of Bresnen Distributor nozzle
D. Exterior access point that leads to basement

Exterior access point that leads to basement
Pg 31

If an officer or command determines that an interior attack is warranted during windy conditions, how should personnel attack the fire?
A. Pushing the fire into the wind
B. With the wind in front of them
C. With the wind at their backs
D. Never go interior during windy conditions

With the wind at their backs
pg 39

What two areas in an occupancy are considered the most dangerous in a fire?
A. The floor above/Basement
B. The Basement/Roof
C. The area close to the fire/floor above
D. They are close to the fire/floor below

The area close to the fire/floor above
pg 45

Engineered I-beams exposed to fire fail within?
A. Within five minutes
B. Within ten minutes
C. Within fifteen minutes
D. Within twenty minutes

Within five minutes
pg 12

The most definitive option to securing the garage door open is to _____ preventing the door from closing. A. Use Pike pole on one end B. Clamp track with vice grips C. Release track cable D. Bend the track with a hand tool

Bend the track with a hand tool pg 15

What is included in a Tanker Task Force? A. 4 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion Chief B. 3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion Chief C. 3 Tankers, 1 Battalion Chief D. 4 Tankers, 1 Battalion Chief

3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 Battalion Chief pg 21

Attic fires can be rapidly knocked down from the exterior upon arrival by? A. Defensive attack B. Horizonal attack C. Soffit attack D. Blitz attack

Soffit attack pg 29

If the basement door cannot be closed, is non-existent, or burned through, use a ________ aimed at the ceiling over the stairway to contain the fire. A. Solid stream B. Narrow fog pattern C. Wide fog pattern D. Broken stream

Narrow fog pattern Pg 32

What type of structure is described as two to three levels where the front entry is on one level between and upper and lower floor; a short set of stairs will be encountered upon entry that will lead upstairs and downstairs? A. Split Level home B. Split Foyer home C. Mid-rise building D. Strip Shopping Center

Split Level home pg 4

Newer windows security bars installations may be released or operated on the interior with what? A. Foot pedals B. Panic bars C. Keyed lock D. Cypher lock

Foot pedals pg 14

The coordinated ventilation of a single-family residence should normally be accomplished by what method? A. Rooftop ventilation B. Vertical ventilation C. Horizontal ventilation D. Passive ventilation

Horizontal ventilation pg 20

What is the primary reason for a second hoseline to be deployed on the floor above the fire in a single-family residence? A. To protect the company doing the primary search on the floor above B. To prevent the fire form going into the attic C. To give search and rescue operations a hoseline to reference for rapid egress D. To cool the flooring in the room over the fire

To protect the company doing the primary search on the floor above pg 27

Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) works well to remove smoke in single family residential structures. Where is PPV not to be used? A. Basements without exterior access B. Estate/McManshion homes C. Attic fires that were the result of fire impingement from the eaves D. Balloon frame construction

Balloon frame construction pg 45

When does the greatest collapse potential exist in a single-family dwelling? A. When the attic space is fully involved B. When the structure is larger than 6,000 sq ft C. When there are no partitions in the basement D. When fire is in the basement attacking the vital structural supports under the first floor

When fire is in the basement attacking the vital structural supports under the first floor pg 18

What location in a single family imposes the greatest collapse potential in the event of a fire? A. Attic B. Basement C. Kitchen D. Bedroom

Basement pg 18

The _______________ should be concise but provide sufficient information to incoming units to permit for proper apparatus placement and crew deployment. A. Situation Report B. 360° Lap C. Pre-Arrival Size-Up D. On-scene Report

On-scene Report pg 25

Which of these is considered one of the most critical areas to search? A. Area close to the fire B. Directly above the fire C. Basement D. Means of egress

Means of egress pg 44