Single Family Dwellings

Question 1

Usually has two stories above ground. Front door leads into the main entryway and stairwell. Living and dining areas on first level. Bedrooms 2nd floor

Answer 1

Colonial

Question 2

usually one story and may or may not have a basement. Large extended eaves

Answer 2

Ranch/Rambler

Question 3

typically one-and-a-half stories above ground. Top floor will contain knee walls and dormers

Answer 3

Cape cod

Question 4

two stories with stairs at the foyer level

Answer 4

split foyer

Question 5

Two to three levels. Front entry is on one level between and uper and lower floor. Short sets of stairs. Bedrooms 2nd floor.

Answer 5

split level

Question 6

Similar to colonials. walls are built with long, continuous studs that run from the basement to the attic. No fire stops

Answer 6

balloon frame

Question 7

variation of several different styles. typically wood frame and are two separate occupancies separated by a fire wall in a one story portion of the structure.

Answer 7

hybrid

Question 8

The square footage of these homes typically ranges
from 3,000 to well over 6,000 square feet. Large deadloads in the attic (HVAC components) that create hazard for crews working below

Answer 8

McMansion (slang)

Question 9

a community of single-family detached homes, usually constructed of lightweight building materials that are in a very close proximity to each other, usually ten feet or
less

Answer 9

Cluster Homes

Question 10

Most common type of construction

Answer 10

Platform frame

Question 11

Roof framing for single family dwellings fall into two broad types:

Answer 11

conventional and lightweight

Question 12

Most common style of roof is:

Answer 12

peaked/gable

Question 13

Floor beams are generally of two types:

Answer 13

wood timers or steel i-beam

Question 14

Engineered i-beams exposed to fire fail within _____ minutes

Answer 14

5

Question 15

Joists are generally of three types:

Answer 15

dimensional lumber, truss, and plywood i-beams

Question 16

Floor decking is generally of two types:

Answer 16

hardwood boards or plywood sheets

Question 17

Most common type of window in single family:

Answer 17

Double-hung, sliding -sash type. Single, double, or triple thickness.

Question 18

______ windows create a special hazard. Found in construction from the 1940s to the 60’s. Steel frames set in concrete or masonry.

Answer 18

Casement

Question 19

By code, there must be _______ exits for basement bedrooms.

Answer 19

Two

Question 20

The bottom of basement window opening should be no more than _____ inches off the floor

Answer 20

44

Question 21

A window well will be at least 36” wide and extend 36” out from the window. The window well height is limited to _____inches from the well floor.

Answer 21

44

Question 22

Types of egress window releases

Answer 22

Turn Handle, Depress Button, Depress foot Pedal

Question 23

Exterior doors are generally of two types:

Answer 23

solid wood, insulated metal

Question 24

Three standard locks on exterior, SFD doors

Answer 24

Mortise, rim, tubular dead bolt

Question 25

Openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with:

Answer 25

-sold wood doors (not less than 1 3/8” thick)
-solid or honeycomb-core steel doors (not less than 1 3/8”)
-20 minutes fire rated doors with self closing device

Question 26

Most definitive option for securing garage door:

Answer 26

bend the track with a hand tool

Question 27

Most common interior stairway:

Answer 27

straight run, vertically stacked

Question 28

Most fires in single family dwelling start where?

Answer 28

In the vicinity of cooking or heating appliances

Question 29

Fire flow for SFD

Answer 29

10gpm/100sq. ft.

Question 30

_____ and _____ siding may contribute to vertical and horizontal fire spread, and can create a severe exterior exposure problem

Answer 30

vinyl and asphalt

Question 31

Potential for collapse in SFD is related to two factors:

Answer 31

Presence or absence of lightweight construction
whether or not the fire is attacking the structural components/contents

Question 32

Resources for SFD in non hydrant areas:

Answer 32

3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC (additional to normal SFD alarm)

Question 33

Units arriving after the truck should keep the rear of the truck open at least _______

Answer 33

50 feet

Question 34

______ is paramount to successful fireground operations

Answer 34

Pre-incident planning

Question 35

Two primary purposes of the line above the fire:

Answer 35

Protect the company doing primary of the floor above and
extinguish vertical extension

Question 36

Pull down attic stairs are rated for ______ pounds, and should not be used when fire is present in the attic

Answer 36

250

Question 37

Hazards of wind driven fires can occur with exteror winds as low as ___to _____ mph

Answer 37

10 to 20

Question 38

5 conditions must exist for a wind driven fire:

Answer 38

Fire in the structure
Failed or open window to the outside
Presence of wind
Failed or open door to living area
Unobstructed path to an outlet for the fire to vent

Question 39

Before ventilation takes place, the following questions must be answered:

Answer 39

What is the location of the fire?
What is the current ventilation status?
Will adding additional ventilation affect conditions?
Where is the hoseline?