Single Family Dwellings, Third Edition 2013

Question 1

What is a single family dwelling?

Answer 1

Detached structure constructed to house one or more families

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Question 2

What is a split level dwelling?

Answer 2

House with front entry on one level between a upper and lower level

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Question 3

What is a split foyer dwelling?

Answer 3

Two story dwelling with stairs at the front door (foyer) that lead up or down

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Question 4

What is the typical square footage range for McMansions?

Answer 4

3,000 to over 6,000 square feet

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Question 5

Approximately how close are cluster homes?

Answer 5

10 feet apart

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Question 6

What is the most common type of Wood Frame construction used in single family dwellings?

Answer 6

Platform-Frame Construction

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Question 7

How soon do engineered I-Beams fail when exposed to fire?

Answer 7

With in 5 minutes

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Question 8

What is the common type of windows used in single family dwellings?

Answer 8

double hung, sliding slash type windows

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Question 9

The bottom of the widow opening should be no more than _______ inches off the floor?

Answer 9

44 inches

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Question 10

Doors leading inside from the garage should not be less than of thick?

Answer 10

1 3/8 inches

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Question 11

What two clues can you see on the outside of a structure of an inside fuel oil tank?

Answer 11

Fill pipe or vent pipe

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Question 12

What structure has the most deaths related to structural firefighting?

Answer 12

Single-Family

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Question 13

Fire flow estimates with be based on a flow rate of _________?

Answer 13

10 GPM per 100sq/ft of involved area

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Question 14

Where is the greatest collapse potential?

Answer 14

Basements with fire attacking the first floor structural supports

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Question 15

What is the criteria for an IC to determine if an EMS unit can be used as an “outside two” or be assigned to other duties on a fire ground?

Answer 15

No need for treatment of trapped or injured occupants

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Question 16

What are the two types of interior fires?

Answer 16

Fires involving only the contents or fires that involve the contents as well as structural members

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Question 17

What method of ventilation should generally be used in single family dwellings?

Answer 17

Natural horizontal methods

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Question 18

What is the minimum resources assigned to single family dwelling fires?

Answer 18

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

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Question 19

What resources are assigned to a Tanker Task Force?

Answer 19

3 - Tankers
1 - Engine Company
1 - Battalion Chief

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Question 20

What are the initial actions of the First Engine?

Answer 20

View as many sides as possible, 360 lap, situation on-scene report, deployment of initial attack line, and search as line is advanced

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Question 21

What are the initial actions of the Second Engine?

Answer 21

Ensure water supply, ensure first line is deployed, deploy second line

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Question 22

What are the initial actions of the Third Engine?

Answer 22

Park out of the way, Secondary water supply, visual inspection of side Charlie, check exposures, possibly exposure line

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Question 23

What are the initial actions of the Fourth Engine?

Answer 23

Position out of the way, assume R.I.T, if needed, supply water to third engine

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Question 24

What are the initial actions of the First Truck?

Answer 24

Position in the front of the structure, deploying ground ladders is primary concern, force entry, primary search, ventilation

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Question 25

What are the initial actions of the Second Truck?

Answer 25

Position as close as possible to the scene and assist first truck, main priority is ground ladders and truck operations in the rear

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Question 26

What are the initial actions of the Rescue Squad?

Answer 26

Position so that incoming units do not get blocked coming in, primary responsibility is search and rescue

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Question 27

How far should you park behind a truck company?

Answer 27

minimum 50 feet to allow for ground ladder deployment

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Question 28

How many hose lines can be stretched through a single door?

Answer 28

No more then 2 lines through one entrance

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Question 29

What is the GPM of a piercing nozzle?

Answer 29

typically 100 GPM

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Question 30

What weight rating are pull down attic stairs?

Answer 30

250 lbs

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Question 31

Wind driven fires can occur with winds as low as ____ MPH?

Answer 31

10-20mph

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Question 32

If wind driven fire is present, what is should not be performed?

Answer 32

Horizontal ventilation

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Question 33

Where are the two most dangerous areas to search?

Answer 33

Close to the fire and directly above the fire

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Question 34

Where are the most critical areas to search?

Answer 34

Means of egress and sleeping areas

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Question 35

What are the three types of egress window releases?

Answer 35

Turn Handle, Push Button, and Foot Pedal

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Question 36

What is the big difference between truss roofing and rafter roofing?

Answer 36

Rafter roofing can be converted to a living area

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Question 37

Is the party wall between the garage and the house fire rated?

Answer 37

No, it is not required to be fire rated

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