Single-Family Dwellings

Question 1

Style of home that usually has two stories above ground

Answer 1

Colonial Style

Question 2

Style of home usually one story and may or may not have a basement

Answer 2

Ranch or Rambler

Question 3

Style of home that is typically one-and-a-half stories above ground

Answer 3

Cape Cod

Question 4

Style of home that is usually two stories with stairs at the foyer level

Answer 4

Split Foyer

Question 5

Style of home that is two or three levels with the front entry is on one level between an upper and lower floor

Answer 5

Split Level

Question 6

Style of home that is similar to a colonial house except the wall studs are continuous and run from the basement to the attic

Answer 6

Balloon Frame

Question 7

Style of home that is a new genre typically wood frame and are 2 separate occupancies separated by a fire wall

Answer 7

Hybrid

Question 8

Is a slang architectural term that describes the recent large-sized homes which range from 3,000-6,000 square feet

Answer 8

McMansion/Estate Home

Question 9

Are a community of single-family detached homes built in very close proximity to each other usually 10ft or less

Answer 9

Cluster Homes

Question 10

A common style of window used in single-family dwellings is

Answer 10

A double-hung, sliding-sash type

Question 11

Casement windows are found in construction dating from

Answer 11

Late 1940’s - late 1960’s

Question 12

Exterior doors are generally two types that are

Answer 12

Solid wood
Insulated metal

Question 13

Exterior doors swing

Answer 13

Inward

Question 14

Interior doors are commonly what type

Answer 14

Hollow-core wood doors

Question 15

Interior doors for bedrooms and bathrooms typically open

Answer 15

Inward

Question 16

Closets or stairs both have doors that open

Answer 16

Outward

Question 17

The three standard locks on exterior single-family dwelling doors are

Answer 17

Mortise
Rim
Tubular dead bolt

Question 18

The most definitive option to securing a garage door open is to

Answer 18

Bend the track with a hand tool

Question 19

Most fires in single-family dwellings start in the vicinity of

Answer 19

Cooking or heating appliances

Question 20

Fire flows for single-family houses is ____ GPM per ____ square feet of involved area

Answer 20

10 ; 100

Question 21

Crews that are performing rooftop ventilation in lightweight construction should be positioned how

Answer 21

Independently supported by the use of an aerial device or a roof ladder

Question 22

The minimum resources for a single-family dwelling is

Answer 22

4 engines
2 trucks
1 rescue squad
1 EMS unit
2 BC
1 EMS Sup
1 Command Aide

Question 23

A tanker task force consists of

Answer 23

3 Tankers
1 engine
1 BC

Question 24

Units arriving after the truck need to keep the rear open at least ____ feet for ground ladder deployment

Answer 24

50

Question 25

CAN stands for

Answer 25

Conditions
Actions
Needs

Question 26

During a basement fire the objective is to prevent the fire from extending vertically through containment and extinguishment and will require

Answer 26

2 lines

Question 27

The preferred point of attack for the initial handline on a basement fire is where

Answer 27

An exterior access point that leads directly into the basement

Question 28

If the basement door cannot be closed you should do what

Answer 28

Use a narrow fog pattern aimed at the ceiling over the stairway to contain the fire

Question 29

Is considered the space under the gabled roof

Answer 29

Attic

Question 30

Are considered the space under a flat roof

Answer 30

Cockloft

Question 31

If the fire has not self-vented and the roof does not have a ridge vent what should you do

Answer 31

Place a wide fog stream into an access hole

Question 32

Wind-driven fires can occur with winds as low as

Answer 32

10-20MPH

Question 33

If wind-driven fire conditions are present what should not be performed until directed to by command

Answer 33

Horizontal Ventilation

Question 34

The two most dangerous areas for rescue and primary search are

Answer 34

Close to the fire on the fire floor
Area directly above the fire

Question 35

The most critical area to search is

Answer 35

Means of egress and sleeping areas

Question 36

Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) should not be used in what type of construction

Answer 36

Balloon-frame construction

Question 37

Laddering at a fire in a single-family dwelling should be done at a minimum to

Answer 37

The front and rear of all floors above ground level