Single family Flashcards
What is a single family dwelling categorized as?
A detached structured constructed to house one or more families in a single place of residence
Identify the different types of single family dwellings found in northern Virginia
colonial, rambler or ranch, Cape Cod, split foyer, split level, balloon frame, hybrid,
McMansions/estate homes, and cluster homes.
What is a split foyer type home?
Two stories at the foyer level, with stairs leading to both levels
Why do you have to worry above rapid fire spread in balloon frame construction?
Continuous open frame work from basement to attic
Describe platform construction
a style of wood frame construction in which each
story is built on a platform, providing fire stopping at each level
What is the most common style of roof
Peaked or gable roof
When do engineered I beams that have been exposed to fire fail?
Within 5 minutes
A common style of window in a single family is
Double hung sliding sash type
What must be done when encountering a casement window
report to command, due to having to cut it
Some homes having sleeping quarters in the basement, by code there must be what?
Two exits for these bedrooms (the second window may be larger, good indication to take note of while doing a lap)
What are the two types of doors?
Solid wood, insulated metal
Inward swinging doors typically lead to
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Outward swinging doors usually lead to
Closets or stairs leading to the basement
Name the three standard locks on the exterior
Rim, Mortise, tubular dead bolt
If there is living space above the garage, is the ceiling required to be fire rated?
yes
What are the fire flow rates?
10GPM per 100 square feet of involved area
What is the highest priority on all fires?
Life safety
What is the minimal complement on a house fire
4 engines 2 trucks 1 rescue 1 ems unit 2 BC 1 ems supervisor 1 command aide
List some critical info that should be stated during on scene report
position of first arriving apparatus (side of the building), what is evident upon arrival, occupancy type, and exposure concerns.
What does CAN mean
Conditions, actions, needs
What is the job of the second handline?
To reach the seat of the fire, and be able to go above the fire
What is the max number of hose lines allowed to be stretched through one door?
Two
What two characteristics make basement fires particularly challenging
-Limited access points
-The potential exists to have immediate, unimpeded fire impingement on the structural
support for the floor above.
What can you do is there is a fire in the basement and there is no longer a basement door?
Aim a narrow fog pattern at the ceiling
Before any ventilation takes place the ventilation team must answer the following questions?
- What is the location of the fire?
- What is the current ventilation status?
- Will adding additional ventilation openings affect fire conditions?
- Where is the hoseline?
