Single family Flashcards

1
Q

What is a single family dwelling categorized as?

A

A detached structured constructed to house one or more families in a single place of residence

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2
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Identify the different types of single family dwellings found in northern Virginia

A

colonial, rambler or ranch, Cape Cod, split foyer, split level, balloon frame, hybrid,
McMansions/estate homes, and cluster homes.

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3
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What is a split foyer type home?

A

Two stories at the foyer level, with stairs leading to both levels

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4
Q

Why do you have to worry above rapid fire spread in balloon frame construction?

A

Continuous open frame work from basement to attic

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5
Q

Describe platform construction

A

a style of wood frame construction in which each

story is built on a platform, providing fire stopping at each level

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6
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What is the most common style of roof

A

Peaked or gable roof

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7
Q

When do engineered I beams that have been exposed to fire fail?

A

Within 5 minutes

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8
Q

A common style of window in a single family is

A

Double hung sliding sash type

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9
Q

What must be done when encountering a casement window

A

report to command, due to having to cut it

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10
Q

Some homes having sleeping quarters in the basement, by code there must be what?

A

Two exits for these bedrooms (the second window may be larger, good indication to take note of while doing a lap)

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11
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What are the two types of doors?

A

Solid wood, insulated metal

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12
Q

Inward swinging doors typically lead to

A

Bedrooms and bathrooms

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13
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Outward swinging doors usually lead to

A

Closets or stairs leading to the basement

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14
Q

Name the three standard locks on the exterior

A

Rim, Mortise, tubular dead bolt

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15
Q

If there is living space above the garage, is the ceiling required to be fire rated?

A

yes

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16
Q

What are the fire flow rates?

A

10GPM per 100 square feet of involved area

17
Q

What is the highest priority on all fires?

A

Life safety

18
Q

What is the minimal complement on a house fire

A
4 engines 
2 trucks 
1 rescue 
1 ems unit 
2 BC
1 ems supervisor
1 command aide
19
Q

List some critical info that should be stated during on scene report

A

position of first arriving apparatus (side of the building), what is evident upon arrival, occupancy type, and exposure concerns.

20
Q

What does CAN mean

A

Conditions, actions, needs

21
Q

What is the job of the second handline?

A

To reach the seat of the fire, and be able to go above the fire

22
Q

What is the max number of hose lines allowed to be stretched through one door?

23
Q

What two characteristics make basement fires particularly challenging

A

-Limited access points
-The potential exists to have immediate, unimpeded fire impingement on the structural
support for the floor above.

24
Q

What can you do is there is a fire in the basement and there is no longer a basement door?

A

Aim a narrow fog pattern at the ceiling

25
Before any ventilation takes place the ventilation team must answer the following questions?
1. What is the location of the fire? 2. What is the current ventilation status? 3. Will adding additional ventilation openings affect fire conditions? 4. Where is the hoseline?