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Single Family Dwelling Flashcards

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Define Colonial style house

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

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Define ranch or rambler style house

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Usually 1 story with or without basement. open floor plan

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Define Cape Cod

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

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Define Split foyer

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

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Define split level

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

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Define Balloon frame

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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.

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Define hybrid style house

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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.

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Define McMansion/Estate home

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

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Define cluster homes

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

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What are the 2 types of roof framing?

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

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What are the 2 types of attics

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

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

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5 minutes

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3 general types of floor Joists

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Dimensional lumber, Truss, Plywood I Beams

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

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

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What are basement egress windows?

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

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What are the 2 general types of exterior doors?

Which way to they open?

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

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

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

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18
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What are the 3 standard types of locks for exterior doors?

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Mortise, Rim, and tubular deadbolt

19
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What are the standards for garage construction?

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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.

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What are the 2 most common types of interior staircases?

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Straight run or vertically stacked

21
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What interior wall in a SFD will be load bearing?

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Long centrally located wall

22
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Where do most fires in a SFD start?

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Near cooking or heating appliances

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

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10GPM per 100 SQFT involved area

24
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What is the highest priority at all structure fires?

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Life safety

25
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The objective of life safety should be achieved through______ and _________.

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Interior fire containment and primary search

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Primary search should focus on which areas?

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

27
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What are the 2 types of interior fire?

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Contents only, contents as well as the structure

28
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The need for vertical ventilation will typically only be required when?

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

29
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When performing vertical vent on lightweight construction crews should be ?

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Independently supported by aerial or roof ladder.

30
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What is the dispatched assignment for a reported fire in a SFD?

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

31
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What is the dispatched assignment for a SFD fire in a non-hydrant area?

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Standard assignment plus Tanker Task Force

3 tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC

32
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What are the roles and radio traffic of 1 engine?

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

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What is the role of the 2nd engine?

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

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What is the role of the 3rd engine?

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

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What is the role of the 4th engine?

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RIT and driver may assist with 2nd water

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What is the role of the 1st truck?

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“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.

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What is the role of the 2nd truck?

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

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

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50 Ft

39
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Where should the 1st line go for exterior fires that are extending into the structure?

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

40
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What 2 characteristics make basement fires challenging?

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  1. Limited access points.

2. Potential to have immediate fire impingement of the structural members for floor above.

41
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Where is the preferred point of initial attack for a basement fire?

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Exterior access that leads directly into basement.

42
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If the interior door to the basement cannot be closed what pattern of hose line can be used and how should it be directed?

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

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

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  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

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