Single family Dwelling- MT Flashcards
___ is a detached structure constructed to house 1 or more families in a single residence and 1-3 stories
single family dwelling
___ style home is usually 2 stories above ground. Bedrooms second flor and rest on main floor.
Colonial
___or___ are usually 1 story with large extended eaves and large windows
Ranch or rambler
Size up information
BCOLLEEAN Building type construction type/ command statement occupant status LAP 360 Label building and line exposure evident assign all units number
size up information water NBC EE OLLA
water report number of floors building type construction type evident exposures occupant status lap label building and line assign all units
___ style home has 1.5 stories above ground and contain _____?
Cape code
knee walls and dormers
____ style has stairs at the foyer level, living quarters could be expected on the basement level
Split foyer
_____ style has 2 or 3 levels, bedrooms on second floor and stairs when entering that lead up and downstairs.
split level
___ construction is built with long studs that run from basement to the attic
Balloon frame
___ style is a variation or several different styles, two different occupancies separated by a fire wall
Hybrid
Square footage of 3,000-6,000 sq ft usually, large open attics, HVAC component in the attic
Consideration should be given to ____
McMansion/ Estate homes
Have another company report from all available sides
____ are close proximity, less than 10’ and has a higher potential for collapse
Cluster homes
Type of construction which the exterior walls, bearing walls, columns, beams, etc., are ____ frame constructions
wood frame, type 5
Style of wood frame where each is build on a platform, providing fire stopping.
Platform construction
Most attics are used for storage only access is gained through?
scuttle in hallway
pulldown stairway
constructed stairway
what must be opened early to check for extension and may serve as a storage area?
Knee walls
Floor beams are generally 2 types
Wood timbers
Steel I beams/ or engineered since 2000’s
What type of window must we be cognizant of that’ll lead to elevated heat?
triple thickness
Type of windows from the 40-60’s and must be noted during the size up; egress windows must be noted too.
casement windows
Newer style security bars/ grates should have
quick- release devices to be used without a key
Exterior doors are ____ opening along with bedroom and bath while ____ are outward.
Inward
closest or stairs leading to a bedroom
Fire rating on doors in garages leading inside?
20 minute with self closing device
What walls are generally load bearing on households?
2 exterior, 1 interion that usually the long one.
Most deaths in structure fires occur in?
single family dwellings
How to tell where a fuel tank is in a structure or gas meter
Fill pipe and outside vent
vent and possibly a gray gas pipe going inside
the greatest collapse potential?
fires in the basement attacking the vital structural supports under the 1st floor
The potential for life loss is the most prominent in?
Residential occupancies
Tankers task force?
3 tankers
1 engine
1 chief
Keep ____ feet away from the back of the truck to allow for ground ladder deployment?
50’
First due engine should lay supply line, and ?
Location and method should be communicated to the second- due engine company.
size- up is a continuous process and includes?
Pre-incident pre arrival on scene report 360 situation report interion size up ongoing size up
an on scene report shall paint a picture of building type and conditions and?
Position of first arriving apparatus, what’s evident on arrival, occupancy type, exposure concerns
Interion tactics shall not commence until a ___ is received?
report from side charlie
an easy way to answer or transmit a progress report is?
Conditions
actions
needs
Attack line should be made from the ___ side, however the forcible entry task remains the responsibility of the ____
unburned side
truck or rescue
No more then ___ handlines should be stretched though any one entrance
2
Back-up line if not needed to back up primary line may be?
used as line above the fire
Attic fires can be rapidly knocked down from exterior by?
soffit attack or sweeping the eaves
what to do if the door to the basement cant be closed?
narrow fog pattern aimed at the ceiling over the stairway
what’s the last option to attack a basement fire
interior basement stairs
when flammable liquids are involved use?
dry chemical extinguisher
the space under a gabled roof?
attics
the space under a flat roof
cocklofts
with attic fires to slow the lateral spread early ___ should be considered
roof ventilations
pull-down stairs shouldn’t be used when ____ and rated to ____
exposed to fire
250LBS
the standard gable roof design tends to burn away, it represents a relatively ____ collapse hazard. Operate in areas such as hallways bathrooms and bedrooms
low catastrophic
Wind driven fires can exist with exterior winds as low as
10-20 MPH
wind driven fires
if interior attack is warranted, personal should have wind at their
backs
wind driven fires
should only perform horizontal ventilation if?
directed by command
all lightweight roof operations, members are supported from?
roof ladder or aerial device
