Single family

Question 1

What is a single family dwelling categorized as?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is a split foyer type home?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Continuous open frame work from basement to attic

Question 5

Describe platform construction

Answer 5

a style of wood frame construction in which each

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

Question 6

What is the most common style of roof

Answer 6

Peaked or gable roof

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Within 5 minutes

Question 8

A common style of window in a single family is

Answer 8

Double hung sliding sash type

Question 9

What must be done when encountering a casement window

Answer 9

report to command, due to having to cut it

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What are the two types of doors?

Answer 11

Solid wood, insulated metal

Question 12

Inward swinging doors typically lead to

Answer 12

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Question 13

Outward swinging doors usually lead to

Answer 13

Closets or stairs leading to the basement

Question 14

Name the three standard locks on the exterior

Answer 14

Rim, Mortise, tubular dead bolt

Question 15

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

Answer 15

yes

Question 16

What are the fire flow rates?

Answer 16

10GPM per 100 square feet of involved area

Question 17

What is the highest priority on all fires?

Answer 17

Life safety

Question 18

What is the minimal complement on a house fire

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What does CAN mean

Answer 20

Conditions, actions, needs

Question 21

What is the job of the second handline?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Two

Question 23

What two characteristics make basement fires particularly challenging

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Aim a narrow fog pattern at the ceiling

Question 25

Before any ventilation takes place the ventilation team must answer the following questions?

Answer 25

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?