Single Family Dwelling 2013 Flashcards
What are the 9 type of houses in the single family manual?
Colonial, Rambler/Ranch, Cape Cod, Split Foyer, Split Level, Balloon Frame, Hybrid, McMansion, Cluster,
Cluster homes are usually how close to each other?
10 feet or less
What is the most common type of single family construction?
Platform frame
what are two broad types of roof framing?
Conventional and lightweight
Attic access can be gained by what 3 ways?
Scuttle, a pulldown stairway, or a constructed stairway
What is gypsum commonly referred to as?
drywall
Floor beams are generally what two types?
Wood timbers or Steel I beams. With engineered I-beams being the norm since the 2000s
Engineered I beams expose to fire fail within _____
5 minutes
Joists are generally what 3 types?
Dimensional lumber, truss, plywood I-beams
Casement windows are found in construction dating from____
1940s to 1960s
By code there must how many exits for basement bedrooms?
2
Exterior doors are usually what 2 types?
Solid wood or insulated metal
The party wall shared by the garage and living area is fire rated for how long?
It is not required to be fire rated
Most fires in single family homes start where?
In the vicinity of cooking or heating appliances
The greatest collapse potential exists when the fire is where?
In the basement
Interior fire will be what 2 types of fires?
Contents only or contents as well as structural members
The need for roof openings will only be required if what?
The fire has entered the attic area or has gained access to vertical void spaces.
Crews ordered to perform roof ventilation on lightweight construction should use what?
Aerial device or a roof ladder
The rear of the Ladder Truck shall be clear by at least how many feet?
50
Interior attack shall not commence until what?
A side Charlie report has been received
If immediate life hazard exits then what does the initial officer must do before interior attack
Radio report the need to bypass side charlie size up
What is an easy way to transmit a progress report?
CAN report. Conditions, Actions, Needs
The purpose of the initial attack line is to what?
protect occupants, the interior stairway, and if possible advance to the seat of the fire.
2nd line shall be capable of what?
delivering at least the same amount of water as the initial line
What are 2 purposes for having a line above the fire?
Protect search crews and extinguish vertical extension
How many lines shall be stretched through any one entrance?
no more than 2
Line above the fire shall reach what?
the area above the fire and into the attic
What engine is responsible for putting a line above the fire?
2nd or 3rd
Smoke pushing from soffit vents is an indication of what?
Fire extended or in the attic
When is it okay to go from the burned portion of the structure to the unburned?
If the deck is still structurally sound after extinguishment to check for extension
What are 2 key characteristics that make basement fires challenging
Limited access and fire impingement on structural support.
The preferred method of attack for a basement fire is?
Exterior access point that leads directly into the basement.
If there is no exterior entrance to an advanced basement fire, what are 4 ways to attack fire from exterior?
Fire attack through a window. Removing a band board. Extend a window cut down from main floor. Cellar nozzle.
In case of attic fires, what tactic can assist in slowing lateral spread and containing the fire?
Roof ventilation
What method is usually the most effective in attacking an attic fire?
Gaining access and placing hoseline at the level of the fire
Should attic stairs be used during attic fires?
no
Pull down attic stairs are typically rated at what lbs?
250
What are 3 alternative tactics for wind driven fires?
Elevated master streams through a window
Line off a portable ladder
Large caliber stream wind at the back of crew
During a McMansion fire all vertical ventilation on lightweight construction must be done how?
Supported by an aerial
During a cluster home fire what tactic should be used?
Large diameter attack lines as well as fixed master streams.
Two most dangerous areas for primary search are?
Close to fire on fire floor and directly above the fire
Before any ventilation can take place, the vent team must answer what following questions?
What is the location of the fire?
What is the current ventilation status?
How will affect fire conditions?
Where is the hoseline?
PPV shall not be used in what type of construction?
Ballon-frame
Laddering a single family how minimum should be what?
The front and rear of all floors above ground level
