Single Family Dwellings Flashcards
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.
Colonial Style
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.
Ranch or Rambler
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.
Cape Cod
This style home is usually two stories with stairs at the foyer level which will allow access to both levels of the home.
Split Foyer
This style of home is two to three levels. The front entry is one level between an upper and lower floor.
Split Level
McMansions typically range in size from _____ to _____ sq. ft.
3,000 to 6,000 Square Feet
A style of wood frame construction in which each story is built on a platform, providing a fire stop for each level is called ____________.
Platform construction
A style of wood frame construction in which studs are continuous for the full height of a building is called ___________.
Balloon frame construction
Fire flows for a single family home are based on flows of ________________.
10 GPM per 100 sq. ft.
What is the initial compliment for a fire in a single family home?
4 Engines 2 Trucks 1 Rescue 1 EMS Unit 2 Battalion Chiefs 1 EMS Supervisor 1 Command Aide
What are the responsibilities of the first due engine?
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.
What are the responsibilities of the second due engine?
Ensure water supply, ensure first line is operational and deploy the second line
What are the responsibilities of the 3rd due engine?
Secondary Water Supply and visual inspection of side C. Check for extension and possible exposure line.
What are the responsibilities of the 4th due engine?
Supply 3rd due engine if needed.
RIT.
What are the responsibilities of the 1st due truck?
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
What are the responsibilities of the 2nd due truck?
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
What are the responsibilities of the Rescue Squad?
Primary responsibility is search and rescue but may assigned to other truck company duties if search is already being done.
How far away should all units be parked from the back of a ladder truck to allow for ground ladder deployment?
50 feet
What is the max amount of lines that can stretched through a single entrance?
2
The space under a gabled roof is called the ____________.
Attic
The space under a flat roof is called the __________.
Cockloft
What is the typical weight rating on most pull down attic stairs?
250 lbs
What is considered the most critical areas to search in a single family dwelling?
Means of egress and sleeping areas
What two areas are considered the most dangerous in a house fire?
The area close the fire on the fire floor and the area directly above the fire.
Positive Pressure Ventilation should not be used in what type of construction?
Balloon frame construction
At a minimal, where should ladders be placed at a single family dwelling house fire?
To the front and rear of all floors above ground level
