Single Family Dwelling 2013

Question 1

What are the 9 type of houses in the single family manual?

Answer 1

Colonial, Rambler/Ranch, Cape Cod, Split Foyer, Split Level, Balloon Frame, Hybrid, McMansion, Cluster,

Question 2

Cluster homes are usually how close to each other?

Answer 2

10 feet or less

Question 3

What is the most common type of single family construction?

Answer 3

Platform frame

Question 4

what are two broad types of roof framing?

Answer 4

Conventional and lightweight

Question 5

Attic access can be gained by what 3 ways?

Answer 5

Scuttle, a pulldown stairway, or a constructed stairway

Question 6

What is gypsum commonly referred to as?

Answer 6

drywall

Question 7

Floor beams are generally what two types?

Answer 7

Wood timbers or Steel I beams. With engineered I-beams being the norm since the 2000s

Question 8

Engineered I beams expose to fire fail within _____

Answer 8

5 minutes

Question 9

Joists are generally what 3 types?

Answer 9

Dimensional lumber, truss, plywood I-beams

Question 10

Casement windows are found in construction dating from____

Answer 10

1940s to 1960s

Question 11

By code there must how many exits for basement bedrooms?

Answer 11

2

Question 12

Exterior doors are usually what 2 types?

Answer 12

Solid wood or insulated metal

Question 13

The party wall shared by the garage and living area is fire rated for how long?

Answer 13

It is not required to be fire rated

Question 14

Most fires in single family homes start where?

Answer 14

In the vicinity of cooking or heating appliances

Question 15

The greatest collapse potential exists when the fire is where?

Answer 15

In the basement

Question 16

Interior fire will be what 2 types of fires?

Answer 16

Contents only or contents as well as structural members

Question 17

The need for roof openings will only be required if what?

Answer 17

The fire has entered the attic area or has gained access to vertical void spaces.

Question 18

Crews ordered to perform roof ventilation on lightweight construction should use what?

Answer 18

Aerial device or a roof ladder

Question 19

The rear of the Ladder Truck shall be clear by at least how many feet?

Answer 19

50

Question 20

Interior attack shall not commence until what?

Answer 20

A side Charlie report has been received

Question 21

If immediate life hazard exits then what does the initial officer must do before interior attack

Answer 21

Radio report the need to bypass side charlie size up

Question 22

What is an easy way to transmit a progress report?

Answer 22

CAN report. Conditions, Actions, Needs

Question 23

The purpose of the initial attack line is to what?

Answer 23

protect occupants, the interior stairway, and if possible advance to the seat of the fire.

Question 24

2nd line shall be capable of what?

Answer 24

delivering at least the same amount of water as the initial line

Question 25

What are 2 purposes for having a line above the fire?

Answer 25

Protect search crews and extinguish vertical extension

Question 26

How many lines shall be stretched through any one entrance?

Answer 26

no more than 2

Question 27

Line above the fire shall reach what?

Answer 27

the area above the fire and into the attic

Question 28

What engine is responsible for putting a line above the fire?

Answer 28

2nd or 3rd

Question 29

Smoke pushing from soffit vents is an indication of what?

Answer 29

Fire extended or in the attic

Question 30

When is it okay to go from the burned portion of the structure to the unburned?

Answer 30

If the deck is still structurally sound after extinguishment to check for extension

Question 31

What are 2 key characteristics that make basement fires challenging

Answer 31

Limited access and fire impingement on structural support.

Question 32

The preferred method of attack for a basement fire is?

Answer 32

Exterior access point that leads directly into the basement.

Question 33

If there is no exterior entrance to an advanced basement fire, what are 4 ways to attack fire from exterior?

Answer 33

Fire attack through a window. Removing a band board. Extend a window cut down from main floor. Cellar nozzle.

Question 34

In case of attic fires, what tactic can assist in slowing lateral spread and containing the fire?

Answer 34

Roof ventilation

Question 35

What method is usually the most effective in attacking an attic fire?

Answer 35

Gaining access and placing hoseline at the level of the fire

Question 36

Should attic stairs be used during attic fires?

Answer 36

no

Question 37

Pull down attic stairs are typically rated at what lbs?

Answer 37

250

Question 38

What are 3 alternative tactics for wind driven fires?

Answer 38

Elevated master streams through a window
Line off a portable ladder
Large caliber stream wind at the back of crew

Question 39

During a McMansion fire all vertical ventilation on lightweight construction must be done how?

Answer 39

Supported by an aerial

Question 40

During a cluster home fire what tactic should be used?

Answer 40

Large diameter attack lines as well as fixed master streams.

Question 41

Two most dangerous areas for primary search are?

Answer 41

Close to fire on fire floor and directly above the fire

Question 42

Before any ventilation can take place, the vent team must answer what following questions?

Answer 42

What is the location of the fire?
What is the current ventilation status?
How will affect fire conditions?
Where is the hoseline?

Question 43

PPV shall not be used in what type of construction?

Answer 43

Ballon-frame

Question 44

Laddering a single family how minimum should be what?

Answer 44

The front and rear of all floors above ground level