Single Family Dwelling Flashcards
What is significant about balloon-frame construction? (pg. 5) JH
There are no fire stops between floors, which ease rapid fire spread.
What is the typical range of size for a McMansion/Estate home? (pg. 6) JH
3000 – 6000 Sq Ft.
What is a major benefit of ‘Platform Construction’? (pg. 9) JH
Fire stops between each floor.
Interior doors that swing outward, usually indicate what? (pg. 15) JH
The presence of a closet or stairs to an upper/lower level.
When is it appropriate for the EMS Unit to engage in fireground activities? (pg. 19) JH
When it is staffed with two firefighters, there is no need to treat civilians, and or injured occupant… per the IC
What units make up a tanker taskforce? (pg. 21) JH
3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC
How much room should units arriving after the truck companies leave for ground ladder deployment? (pg. 22) JH
50
What two key characteristics make basement fires particularly dangerous? (pg. 30) JH
Limited access points and unimpeded impingement on the floor above.
Cocklofts are considered the space under a ______ roof. (pg. 35) JH
Flat
What is the typical weight rating of pull-down stairs in a house? (pg. 37) JH
250 lbs
When battling a wind driven fire, from which direction should you begin your attack? (pg. 39) JH
With the wind at your back.
If the Rescue arrives ahead of or simultaneously with the first truck, what is their assignment? (pg. 43) JH
Force Entry and Primary Search
How do Split Level homes differ from Split Foyer homes? (pg. 4) JH
The main entrance sits between the upper and lower floor, versus the entrance being at the foyer level.
What size of dimensional lumber is used for framing walls? (pg. 11) JH
2” x 4”
Floor joist are generally of what three types? (pg. 12) JH
Dimensional Lumber, Truss, and Plywood I-Beams
What two window types are used in single family dwellings? (pg. 13) JH
Double-Hung and Sliding-Sash Types
What dimensions are minimally required of a window well for basement windows? (pg. 13) JH
36” x 36”
Will two 1 ¾ inch handlines flow more GPMs than a single 2 ½ inch handline? (pg. 20) JH
YES
What is the purpose of the additional 50’ pony section of LDH on the engine company? (pg. 23) JH
This allows the engine company to position out of the way of the truck company for their prime positioning.
In the event of a deck fire, what are the priorities? (pg. 29) JH
Apply water to the deck, soffit, and eaves.
This style home is usually one story and may or may not have a basement. Typically has open floor plan, and often have large extended eaves. (pg.2) FC
Rancher or Ramble
This style home typically 1 ½ stories, the top floor will contain knee walls and may contain dormers. (pg.2) FC
Cape Cod
This style home typically incorporate 3 level design. Front entry to an interior level that is positioned between upper and lower floors. (pg.3) FC
Split Level
Wood framed SFD built prior to the 1930s may utilized what type of construction method? (pg.7) FC
Balloon-Framed
SFD roof decking is typically constructed with __ x __ plywood sheathing or particleboard. (pg.8) FC
4’ x 8’
Types of insulation typically found in attic are fiberglass, wood cellulose, rigid plastic foam, or ________. (pg.9) FC
Blown-In material
Most SFD have either __ or __ inch on center studs constructed of 2” x 4” lumber. (pg.10) FC
16 / 24
Basement load bearing walls typically support ___ to ___ floor joists. (pg.11) FC
Side to Side
Engineered I-beams exposed to fire can fail withing ___ minutes. (pg.11) FC
5
True or False: Most fire-related fatalities in the US occur in SFDs. (pg.14) FC
True
Where do most fires in SFDs start? (pg.14) FC
Vicinity of cooking or heating appliances
A typical SFD home has a low fire load, requiring ____gpm per 100 sqft. (pg.14) FC
10gpm
What 3 situations should cue the IC to request a second alarm? (pg.16) FC
Known Resources / Fire in 2 separate and adjacent SFDs / Fire in Estate
A large SFD, or one with hoarding conditions, may have medium fire load. This requires __gmp per 100 sqft. (pg.18) FC
20
____ extend the ends of rafters or trusses of a pitched roof over exterior walls. They are often enclosed by nailing boards the ends, and soffit to the underside. (pg.21) FC
Eaves
What is the most operationally efficient position for extinguishing attic fires? (pg.21) FC
Open the top floor ceiling and attack the fire horizontally
For a basement fire, where should second line be placed? (pg.24) FC
Up the interior basement stairs, protect occupants and FFs on upper floors and prevent spread up the stairs
For garage fire, where should second line deploy? (pg.27) FC
Through the buildings main entrance to check for extension
List the 5 conditions needed for wind driven fire. (pg.28) FC
Fire in structure / failed or opened window or exterior door in fire area / wind outside structure / secondary failed opening remote from fire area / unobstructed flow path from fire area to secondary failed opening
What is minimal assignment (Units) for SFD fire dispatch? (pg.32) FC
4E / 2T / 1R / 1 Transport Unit / 2BC / 1EMS Supervisor
Tanker task for consist of what? (pg.32) FC
3K / 1E / 1BC
