Single family Flashcards by cory kwitkin

What are some tactical considerations for incidents involving hoarding conditions?
a. Increase ventilation openings for rapid extinguishment
b. Use alternative means of access and exterior water application
c. Summon additional units to handle fire suppression
d. Focus on isolating the fire and minimizing water usage

b. Use alternative means of access and exterior water application

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What are some notable challenges to mitigating incidents involving hoarding conditions?
a. Access and egress issues
b. Excessive water application
c. Lack of ventilation options
d. Structural collapse due to fire load

a. Access and egress issues

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When should vertical, rooftop ventilation be accomplished?
a. When ordered by Command
b. As soon as personnel arrive on-scene
c. Before ground ladder deployment
d. Only in SFDs with truss construction roofs

a. When ordered by Command

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What is the primary objective of horizontal ventilation?
a. To control flow paths during the search
b. To rapidly advance the attack hoseline
c. To limit fire growth and spread
d. To remove smoke and heat from the structure

b. To rapidly advance the attack hoseline

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How should personnel manage the openings (i.e., doors, windows) to the structure during tactical operations?
a. Keep them closed at all times
b. Open all windows for ventilation
c. Coordinate ventilation with suppression activities
d. Remove all doors to facilitate entry and exit

c. Coordinate ventilation with suppression activities

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Which areas are considered the most critical areas to search during a primary search in an SFD?
a. Kitchen and dining areas
b. Attic and basement areas
c. Means of egress and sleeping areas
d. Living room and entertainment areas

c. Means of egress and sleeping areas

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When should aerial ladder deployment typically follow ground ladder deployment?
a. Before ground ladder deployment
b. Simultaneously with ground ladder deployment
c. After ground ladder deployment
d. Only if requested by the incident commander

c. After ground ladder deployment

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When laddering at an SFD fire, personnel should focus on which areas?
a. Living room windows
b. Kitchen windows
c. Bathroom windows
d. Bedroom windows

d. Bedroom windows

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Which access point is almost always the front door for the engine company?
a. Side Alpha
b. Side Bravo
c. Side Charlie
d. Side Delta

a. Side Alpha

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Which manual should personnel reference for information about various forcible entry techniques appropriate for SFDs?
a. NOVA Truck Company Book 3 - Ladders manual
b. NOVA Truck Company Book 2 - Forcible Entry manual
c. NOVA Truck Company Book 4 - Search and Rescue manual
d. Single-Family Dwelling Manual, Fourth Edition

b. NOVA Truck Company Book 2 - Forcible Entry manual

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What should the first chief officer do?
A) Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
B) Avoid blocking firefighting units while positioning the vehicle to support Command.
C) Perform ventilation operations.
D) Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie with the primary goal of providing access and egress for personnel operating on upper floors.

B) Avoid blocking firefighting units while positioning the vehicle to support Command.

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What should EMS units do during an incident?
A) Assist with advancing ground ladders.
B) Perform ventilation operations.
C) Park as close as possible to the incident, allowing for rapid care of any injured persons.
D) Establish the initial RIT.

C) Park as close as possible to the incident, allowing for rapid care of any injured persons..

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What is the responsibility of the rescue company?
A) Position to afford rapid access to the structure without blocking other companies.
B) Assist with advancing 2 ½” hoseline if needed.
C) Control utilities.
D) Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.

A) Position to afford rapid access to the structure without blocking other companies.

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What is the responsibility of the second due truck company?
A) Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie with the primary goal of providing access and egress for personnel operating on upper floors.
B) Locate the fire if needed.
C) Establish scene lighting.
D) Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics.

A) Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie with the primary goal of providing access and egress for personnel operating on upper floors.

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A) Deploy ground ladders on side Charlie with the primary goal of providing access and egress for personnel operating on upper floors.

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What is the responsibility of the first due truck company?
A) Assist with advancing 2 ½” hoseline if needed.
B) Control utilities.
C) Perform ventilation operations.
D) Position at the most strategic location for rapid ladder placement and entry into the structure.

D) Position at the most strategic location for rapid ladder placement and entry into the structure.

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What is the responsibility of the third due engine company?
A) Gain access or force entry on side Alpha.
B) Deploy a side-Charlie hoseline.
C) Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics.
D) Establish the initial RIT.

B) Deploy a side-Charlie hoseline.

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What is the responsibility of the second due engine company?
A) Establish a secondary water supply and coordinate with the fourth due engine.
B) Position to gain access to the rear of the structure.
C) Assist the first engine with initial hoseline if needed.
D) Help the third due engine establish a secondary water supply.

C) Assist the first engine with initial hoseline if needed.

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What is the responsibility of the first due engine company?
A) Establish primary water supply to the first due engine.
B) Perform ventilation operations.
C) Assist with advancing ground ladders.
D) View as much of the structure as possible during approach.

D) View as much of the structure as possible during approach.

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Fires in balloon-frame structures require personnel to:
a) Check all levels within the structure
b) Focus solely on the basement area
c) Perform horizontal ventilation before fire attack
d) None of the above

a) Check all levels within the structure

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When encountering a large-volume SFD fire, the first-arriving officer may address the exposures first to:
a) Prevent fire spread to adjacent structures
b) Protect the interior of the burning structure
c) Coordinate ventilation efforts
d) Request additional water supply

a) Prevent fire spread to adjacent structures

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The first-arriving officer should communicate dynamics associated with wind-driven fires to:
a) The first-arriving engine company officer
b) The first-arriving ladder company officer
c) The first-arriving command officer
d) All of the above

c) The first-arriving command officer

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Wind-driven fires in single-family dwellings can result in:
a) Backdrafts and flashovers
b) Rapid fire progression to multiple floors
c) Fire extension through failed windows
d) All of the above

d) All of the above

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When encountering a basement fire without an exterior entrance, firefighters should consider applying water to the basement from the exterior by:
a) Directing a fire stream through a basement window
b) Removing a section of band board
c) Performing a window cut-down
d) All of the above

d) All of the above

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The preferred point of attack for the initial handline at a basement fire with an exterior entrance is: a) The front door b) The interior stairs c) The exterior entrance to the basement d) The attic access

c) The exterior entrance to the basement

How many hoselines do firefighters typically need to contain and extinguish a basement fire? a) One hoseline b) Two hoselines c) Three hoselines d) It depends on the size of the basement

b) Two hoselines

Fires in unfinished basements have unimpeded access to: a) Electrical systems b) Plumbing fixtures c) Structural supports of the floor above d) None of the above

c) Structural supports of the floor above

Initial-arriving units at a basement fire must determine: a) Size-up and location of the fire b) Building construction and hazards c) Points of basement access d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Basement or below-grade fires pose unique hazards and challenges due to: a) Limited access points and potential for unimpeded fire impingement on above floors b) Excessive water supply requirements c) Inadequate ventilation options d) Limited structural stability

a) Limited access points and potential for unimpeded fire impingement on above floors

What tactic can be used to prevent an exterior fire from extending into an attic? a) Horizontal ventilation b) Sweeping the eaves with hose streams c) Applying foam to the exterior walls d) Using aerial master streams

b) Sweeping the eaves with hose streams

When should aerial master streams be considered for fire attack? a) In residential occupancies b) When encountering large-volume fires c) When conducting primary searches d) In attic fire situations

b) When encountering large-volume fires

What should personnel consider when advancing hoselines to upper floors and basements? a) Narrow staircases and turns b) Water supply and pressure c) Roof conditions and access points d) Occupant status and evacuation routes

a) Narrow staircases and turns

When should personnel consider using large-caliber handlines and smooth-bore nozzles? a) When encountering well-advanced fires b) When conducting primary searches c) When performing exterior knockdown d) When using aerial master streams

a) When encountering well-advanced fires

What information should be included in the on-scene report provided by the first-arriving unit officer? a) Unit identification and position b) Building height and occupancy type c) Evident conditions and quadrant location d) All of the above

d) All of the above

When should the Incident Commander (IC) request a second alarm in SFD fire situations? a) Known rescues b) Fire in two separate and adjacent SFDs c) Fire in an estate home d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Where should primary search operations focus in order to achieve life safety of single-family dwelling (SFD) occupants? a) The area near the fire b) Bedrooms and means of egress c) Living room and kitchen d) Basement and attic

b) Bedrooms and means of egress

What is the highest priority in all structure fires? a) Fire extinguishment b) Protecting exposures c) Firefighter safety d) Life safety

d) Life safety

Which of the following positions should be assigned to additional command officers early in an incident? a) Division supervisor b) Group supervisor c) Branch director d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Who should establish Command at the scene of a fire? a) The first command officer to arrive b) The first-arriving unit officer c) The incident commander d) The second due engine company

a) The first command officer to arrive

What is the primary focus for personnel in SFDs to ensure safety? a. Property protection b. Controlling utilities c. Life safety d. Extinguishing the fire

c. Life safety

How can smoke migrate into adjacent areas in an SFD during a fire? a. Through closed doors and windows b. Through open stairways and common voids c. Through exterior walls d. Through the roof

b. Through open stairways and common voids

Subleasing in an SFD may create an additional life hazard due to: a. Unauthorized tenants b. Overcrowding c. Poor building maintenance d. Lack of fire alarms

b. Overcrowding

What factors can affect occupants' ability to self-evacuate during a fire in an SFD? a. Occupants' age, physical abilities, and mental capacities b. Type of furnishings in the structure c. Smoke migration patterns d. Building construction materials

a. Occupants' age, physical abilities, and mental capacities

Where do most fires in SFDs commonly start? a. Basements b. Attics c. Kitchens or heating areas d. Bedrooms

c. Kitchens or heating areas

How can interior void spaces contribute to fire spread in an SFD? a. They provide additional oxygen to the fire. b. They allow for rapid flame extension. c. They trap heat and smoke within the structure. d. They provide hiding spots for occupants.

b. They allow for rapid flame extension.

What is the typical fire load requirement for a typical SFD? a. 1 gpm per 100 sqft b. 5 gpm per 100 sqft c. 10 gpm per 100 sqft d. 15 gpm per 100 sqft

c. 10 gpm per 100 sqft

How can highly combustible exterior siding affect fire extension in an SFD? a. It can block the escape routes for occupants. b. It can contribute to rapid flame spread. c. It can create structural collapse hazards. d. It can hinder the efforts of firefighters.

b. It can contribute to rapid flame spread.

What conditions allow a fire to progress rapidly to the flashover stage in an SFD? a. Lack of ventilation b. Low combustible materials c. Limited oxygen supply d. Adequate supply of combustible materials, heat release rate, and oxygen

d. Adequate supply of combustible materials, heat release rate, and oxygen

True or False: Lightweight materials used in modern SFDs can withstand degradation from long-term fire exposure. a. True b. False

b. False

How can interior compartmentalization provide safety for firefighters operating on the top floor of an SFD? a. It allows for better access to the fire. b. It provides areas of refuge during roof structure collapse. c. It prevents fire spread within the structure. d. It reinforces the structural integrity of the building.

b. It provides areas of refuge during roof structure collapse.

What factors can hinder hose advancement and search operations in SFD basements? a. Stairwell design, limited ventilation, and limited means of ingress and egress b. Unfinished utility rooms and exposed structural members c. Poor lighting and uneven surfaces d. Overcrowded storage areas and cluttered pathways

a. Stairwell design, limited ventilation, and limited means of ingress and egress

True or False: Fires in unfinished basements rapidly attack and weaken the exposed structural members supporting the floor above. a. True b. False

a. True

What hazard should personnel suspect and assess in relation to overhead electrical service wires to an SFD? a. Gas leak b. Water damage c. Electrical shock d. Structural collapse

c. Electrical shock

True or False: Estate homes may require commercial utility meters due to their large square footage. a. True b. False

a. True

How can firefighters identify the presence and approximate location of interior fuel oil tanks and natural gas meters in an SFD? a. Look for exterior features such as fill pipes and vents b. Use thermal imaging cameras c. Ask occupants for information d. Check utility records

a. Look for exterior features such as fill pipes and vents

What is a major concern when it comes to cluster homes? a) Collapse potential b) Lack of utilities c) Absence of firewalls d) Limited access to the structure

c) Absence of firewalls

What is a major concern when it comes to cluster homes? a) Collapse potential b) Lack of utilities c) Absence of firewalls d) Limited access to the structure

c) Absence of firewalls

Cluster homes are characterized by: a) Lightweight building materials b) Large extended eaves c) Multiple zones for heating/cooling in the attic area d) Well-designed, open floor plans with rapid fire spread potential

a) Lightweight building materials

What is a distinguishing feature of a McMansion/Estate home? a) Small square footage b) Presence of fire stops between floors c) Wood frame construction with open attic space d) One-story portion of the structure separated by a fire wall

c) Wood frame construction with open attic space

Which construction style features a short set of stairs upon entry that lead to both upper and lower levels of the home? a) Split foyer style b) Split level style c) Balloon frame style d) Hybrid style

a) Split foyer style

What is a notable characteristic of a ranch or rambler style single-family dwelling? a) Multiple stories b) Knee walls and dormers c) Open floor plan and large windows d) Wall construction with continuous studs

c) Open floor plan and large windows

Which construction style is characterized by a front door leading into the main entryway and stairwell for the structure? a) Colonial style b) Ranch or rambler style c) Cape Cod style d) Split foyer style

a) Colonial style

Which factor may affect the height of a single-family dwelling? a) Location of the utilities b) Construction style c) Grading surrounding the dwelling d) Type of access

c) Grading surrounding the dwelling

What is the definition of a single-family dwelling in Northern Virginia? a) A structure that houses multiple families b) A detached structure for one or more families in a single residence c) A building with multiple floors and units d) A residence located in a rural setting

b) A detached structure for one or more families in a single residence

What is Type V Wood Frame Construction? a) Construction using only wood materials b) Construction using partially wood or approved combustible materials c) Construction using concrete and steel d) Construction using metal studs and drywall

b) Construction using partially wood or approved combustible materials

What is platform-frame construction? a) Construction with continuous studs for the full height of a building b) Construction with each story built on a platform, providing fire stopping at each level c) Construction using trusses for added support d) Construction using wood and brick materials

b) Construction with each story built on a platform, providing fire stopping at each level

What is the most common type of roof covering? a) Metal roofing b) Asphalt shingles or cedar shakes c) Concrete tiles d) Vinyl siding

b) Asphalt shingles or cedar shakes

What material is commonly used for wall framing? a) Metal studs b) Concrete blocks c) Dimensional lumber (2" x 4") d) Insulated material or wood

c) Dimensional lumber (2" x 4")

What is the typical flooring material in single-family dwellings? a) Carpet b) Vinyl c) Hardwood boards or plywood sheets d) Tile

c) Hardwood boards or plywood sheets

What are the common materials used for basement walls? a) Brick b) Wood studs covered by drywall or paneling c) Block or poured concrete d) Metal studs and plaster

c) Block or poured concrete

What type of window construction can be difficult to open during emergencies? a) Double-hung, sliding-sash windows b) Casement windows c) Triple thickness windows d) Egress windows

b) Casement windows

What type of doors are commonly used for exterior doors? a) Hollow-core wood doors b) Insulated metal doors c) Solid wood doors d) Glass panel doors

b) Insulated metal doors

What type of doors are commonly used for exterior doors? a) Hollow-core wood doors b) Insulated metal doors c) Solid wood doors d) Glass panel doors

b) Insulated metal doors

What type of construction is commonly used for garages? a) Masonry block construction b) Steel frame construction c) Wood frame construction d) Reinforced concrete construction

c) Wood frame construction

What is the most common type of interior stairway in single-family dwellings? a) Spiral stairway b) L-shaped stairway c) Straight run, vertically stacked stairway d) Floating stairway

c) Straight run, vertically stacked stairway