Single Family Dwelling

Question 1

Define Colonial style house

Answer 1

Usually 2 stories above ground, with or without basement. Bedrooms typically on 2nd level.

Question 2

Define ranch or rambler style house

Answer 2

Usually 1 story with or without basement. open floor plan

Question 3

Define Cape Cod

Answer 3

1 1/2 stories with or with our basement. Will have knee walls and/or dormers.

Question 4

Define Split foyer

Answer 4

Usually 2 stories. Front door opens to landing with stairs up and down.

Question 5

Define split level

Answer 5

Usually 2-3 levels. Front entry is on level between upper and lower floor. utilizes short stair runs. Bedrooms typically on upper floor.

Question 6

Define Balloon frame

Answer 6

Similar layout as colonial. Continuous wall stud construction from basement to attic, without fire stops. Opposite of platform construction. Could lead to rapid fire spread.

Question 7

Define hybrid style house

Answer 7

New style, variation of several different types. Typically wood frame and are 2 separate occupancies separated by a firewall in a 1 story portion. That space can be a shed, garage or breezeway.

Question 8

Define McMansion/Estate home

Answer 8

Large sq ft 3000-to over 6000. typically wood frame, large amounts of open attic space.

Question 9

Define cluster homes

Answer 9

Community of single family detached homes, light weight construction very close proximity (10’ or less). narrow lanes between homes allows rapid fire spread.

Question 10

What are the 2 types of roof framing?

Answer 10

Conventional (1x6 or 1x8 boards) Lightweight (4x8 sheathing

Question 11

What are the 2 types of attics

Answer 11

Trusses (non finished for storage) Rafters (can be floored and finished)

Question 12

Engineered I beams fail when exposed to fire in how long?

Answer 12

5 minutes

Question 13

3 general types of floor Joists

Answer 13

Dimensional lumber, Truss, Plywood I Beams

Question 14

What are casement windows and when were they popular in construction?

Answer 14

Steel frame windows set in concrete or masonry. Found in the 40’s-60’s

Question 15

What are basement egress windows?

Answer 15

Indicates possible bedroom in basement. By code must have 2 exits. Bottom of window should be no more than 44” off floor.

Question 16

What are the 2 general types of exterior doors?

Which way to they open?

Answer 16

Solid wood and insulated metal. Exterior doors are inward opening.

Question 17

How are interior doors constructed? What rooms have door that open inward and outward?

Answer 17

Typically hollow core wood doors. Inward opening doors are bedrooms and bathrooms, outward opening are closets and basement stairs.

Question 18

What are the 3 standard types of locks for exterior doors?

Answer 18

Mortise, Rim, and tubular deadbolt

Question 19

What are the standards for garage construction?

Answer 19

Attached or detached. Poured reinforced concrete floor with partial block or poured walls. Typically wood frame similar construction to rest of house. Party wall is not required to be fire rated. Should not open into a bedroom. Door should be solid wood or honeycomb steel no less than 1 3/8” thick or 20 min fire rating with self closing device.

Question 20

What are the 2 most common types of interior staircases?

Answer 20

Straight run or vertically stacked

Question 21

What interior wall in a SFD will be load bearing?

Answer 21

Long centrally located wall

Question 22

Where do most fires in a SFD start?

Answer 22

Near cooking or heating appliances

Question 23

What is the estimated flow rate per 100SQFT of involved area in a SFD?

Answer 23

10GPM per 100 SQFT involved area

Question 24

What is the highest priority at all structure fires?

Answer 24

Life safety

Question 25

The objective of life safety should be achieved through______ and _________.

Answer 25

Interior fire containment and primary search

Question 26

Primary search should focus on which areas?

Answer 26

Tenable areas adjacent to the fire area, bedrooms and means of egress.

Question 27

What are the 2 types of interior fire?

Answer 27

Contents only, contents as well as the structure

Question 28

The need for vertical ventilation will typically only be required when?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

When performing vertical vent on lightweight construction crews should be ?

Answer 29

Independently supported by aerial or roof ladder.

Question 30

What is the dispatched assignment for a reported fire in a SFD?

Answer 30

4 Engines. 1 Rescue. 2 BC 2 Trucks. 1 EMS unit. 1 EMS supervisor 1 Command Aide

Question 31

What is the dispatched assignment for a SFD fire in a non-hydrant area?

Answer 31

Standard assignment plus Tanker Task Force | 3 tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC

Question 32

What are the roles and radio traffic of 1 engine?

Answer 32

Deployment of initial attack line, search as line is advanced. On-scene report, layout, size-up, 360 lap situation report.

Question 33

What is the role of the 2nd engine?

Answer 33

Ensure water supply, ensure 1st line is operational, deploy 2nd line.

Question 34

What is the role of the 3rd engine?

Answer 34

Position for secondary water, visual inspection of side C, report findings to command, check for extension, possible exposure line.

Question 35

What is the role of the 4th engine?

Answer 35

RIT and driver may assist with 2nd water

Question 36

What is the role of the 1st truck?

Answer 36

"Preferred position will be at the most strategic location, normally in front of the structure". Deployment of ground ladders, force entry, primary search and coordinated ventilation.

Question 37

What is the role of the 2nd truck?

Answer 37

Assist 1st truck with forcible entry, search, coordinated vent, ladders. Visual of side C. Ground ladders and truck ops on Side C priority.

Question 38

What is the distance to keep from the rear of a ladder truck?

Answer 38

50 Ft

Question 39

Where should the 1st line go for exterior fires that are extending into the structure?

Answer 39

To the location of the fire on the exterior, for a quick knockdown.

Question 40

What 2 characteristics make basement fires challenging?

Answer 40

1. Limited access points. | 2. Potential to have immediate fire impingement of the structural members for floor above.

Question 41

Where is the preferred point of initial attack for a basement fire?

Answer 41

Exterior access that leads directly into basement.

Question 42

If the interior door to the basement cannot be closed what pattern of hose line can be used and how should it be directed?

Answer 42

Narrow fog aimed at the ceiling over top the stairwell. NOT A STRAIGHT STREAM DOWN INTO THE STAIRWELL.

Question 43

When fire conditions are encountered without a basement entrance what methods should be used from the exterior to knock down the fire?

Answer 43

1. Stream through a basement window. 2. Remove band board on exterior and use a straight stream. 3. Window cut down. 4. Use distributer nozzle from exterior