Single Family Dwellings

Question 1

This style of home usually has two stories above ground. This home may or may not have a basement. The front door leads into the main entryway and stairwell for the structure. All rooms will typically branch off of this entryway. Living and Dining areas are typically on the first level and bedrooms are on the second floor.

Answer 1

Colonial Style

Question 2

These style homes are usually one story and may or may not have a basement. The floor plan is typically very open and the presence of large windows should be expected. Additionally, these homes will often have large extended eaves.

Answer 2

Ranch or Rambler

Question 3

This style home is typically one and a half stories above ground. The front door provides access to the main stairwell leading to the upper bedrooms and basement, if present. The top floor will contain knee walls and dormers.

Answer 3

Cape Cod

Question 4

This style home is usually two stories with stairs at the foyer level which will allow access to both levels of the home.

Answer 4

Split Foyer

Question 5

This style of home is two to three levels. The front entry is one level between an upper and lower floor.

Answer 5

Split Level

Question 6

McMansions typically range in size from _____ to _____ sq. ft.

Answer 6

3,000 to 6,000 Square Feet

Question 7

A style of wood frame construction in which each story is built on a platform, providing a fire stop for each level is called ____________.

Answer 7

Platform construction

Question 8

A style of wood frame construction in which studs are continuous for the full height of a building is called ___________.

Answer 8

Balloon frame construction

Question 9

Fire flows for a single family home are based on flows of ________________.

Answer 9

10 GPM per 100 sq. ft.

Question 10

What is the initial compliment for a fire in a single family home?

Answer 10

4 Engines
2 Trucks
1 Rescue
1 EMS Unit
2 Battalion Chiefs
1 EMS Supervisor
1 Command Aide

Question 11

What are the responsibilities of the first due engine?

Answer 11

After viewing as many sides as possible, position to allow for rapid hose deployment while leaving priority position for the truck

Primary action is deployment of line. Search as handline is advanced.

Question 12

What are the responsibilities of the second due engine?

Answer 12

Ensure water supply, ensure first line is operational and deploy the second line

Question 13

What are the responsibilities of the 3rd due engine?

Answer 13

Secondary Water Supply and visual inspection of side C. Check for extension and possible exposure line.

Question 14

What are the responsibilities of the 4th due engine?

Answer 14

Supply 3rd due engine if needed.

RIT.

Question 15

What are the responsibilities of the 1st due truck?

Answer 15

Position in the most strategic location to allow for rapid deployment of ground ladders. Other dues will be to force entry, conduct primary search, and coordinated ventilation

Question 16

What are the responsibilities of the 2nd due truck?

Answer 16

Position as close as possible to the scene and assist the first truck with forcing entry, search, coordinated ventilation and ladders. Ground ladders and truck operations in the rear are priority

Question 17

What are the responsibilities of the Rescue Squad?

Answer 17

Primary responsibility is search and rescue but may assigned to other truck company duties if search is already being done.

Question 18

How far away should all units be parked from the back of a ladder truck to allow for ground ladder deployment?

Answer 18

50 feet

Question 19

What is the max amount of lines that can stretched through a single entrance?

Answer 19

2

Question 20

The space under a gabled roof is called the ____________.

Answer 20

Attic

Question 21

The space under a flat roof is called the __________.

Answer 21

Cockloft

Question 22

What is the typical weight rating on most pull down attic stairs?

Answer 22

250 lbs

Question 23

What is considered the most critical areas to search in a single family dwelling?

Answer 23

Means of egress and sleeping areas

Question 24

What two areas are considered the most dangerous in a house fire?

Answer 24

The area close the fire on the fire floor and the area directly above the fire.

Question 25

Positive Pressure Ventilation should not be used in what type of construction?

Answer 25

Balloon frame construction

Question 26

At a minimal, where should ladders be placed at a single family dwelling house fire?

Answer 26

To the front and rear of all floors above ground level