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Strip shooping centers Flashcards

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What does the term “cockloft” refer to?
a) A void space between the top floor ceiling and the building’s roof decking.
b) A pathway for heating and air conditioning system return airflow.
c) A small 1- or 2-story building constructed to cover property taxes.
d) The space between the structural ceiling and the drop-ceiling or under a raised floor.

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a) A void space between the top floor ceiling and the building’s roof decking.

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What is the purpose of plenum space?
a) To facilitate a building’s air circulation.
b) To cover annual property taxes.
c) To provide pathways for heating and air conditioning system return airflow.
d) To create a tight seal that impedes airflow.

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c) To provide pathways for heating and air conditioning system return airflow.

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What is a “taxpayer” in the context of the manual?
a) A void space between the top floor ceiling and the building’s roof decking.
b) A pathway for heating and air conditioning system return airflow.
c) A small 1- or 2-story building constructed to cover property taxes.
d) The space between the structural ceiling and the drop-ceiling or under a raised floor.

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c) A small 1- or 2-story building constructed to cover property taxes.

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What are the general characteristics of strip shopping centers?
a) They are large structures with only specialty shops.
b) They are occupied by a single business with multiple entrances.
c) They are long commercial structures with a variety of occupancies under one roof.
d) They are multi-story buildings with residential or office spaces above.

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c) They are long commercial structures with a variety of occupancies under one roof.

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What type of construction are strip shopping centers in Northern Virginia typically made of?
a) Lightweight and noncombustible construction.
b) Ordinary construction.
c) Tilt-up concrete construction.
d) Masonry or steel frame construction.

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a) Lightweight and noncombustible construction.

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What is the purpose of a cockloft in a strip shopping center?
a) To house the building’s mechanical systems.
b) To provide additional storage space for businesses.
c) To prevent the horizontal progression of fire between occupancies.
d) To create a void space between the ceiling and the roof deck.

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d) To create a void space between the ceiling and the roof deck.

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Which statement about firewalls in strip shopping centers is true?
a) Firewalls are always present between occupancies.
b) Firewalls extend from the foundation through the roofline.
c) Firewalls are primarily made of lightweight steel bar joists.
d) Firewalls prevent or slow the horizontal progression of fire within a single occupancy.

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b) Firewalls extend from the foundation through the roofline.

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What is the purpose of roll-down security doors or gates in strip shopping centers?
a) To provide additional ventilation to the building.
b) To prevent crime and secure storefronts after hours.
c) To improve access and egress during peak shopping seasons.
d) To separate occupancies within the strip shopping center.

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b) To prevent crime and secure storefronts after hours.

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What type of hazards may personnel encounter in strip shopping center occupancies?
a) Structural hazards only
b) Fire hazards only
c) Hazardous material hazards only
d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

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What phenomenon can occur in strip shopping centers when dead areas have been created between the new and original roof?
a) Structural collapse
b) Backdraft
c) Flashover
d) Stock arrangement

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b) Backdraft

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How can backdrafts be minimized in strip shopping centers?
a) Removing storefront glass to allow the fire to show itself
b) Increasing ventilation in the plenum spaces above the ceiling
c) Keeping the fire confined to the basement areas
d) Adding more fire suppression systems in the building

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a) Removing storefront glass to allow the fire to show itself

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What is the potential hazard that can occur in remodeled roofs where dead areas have been created between the new and original roof?
a) Structural collapse
b) Backdraft
c) Flashover
d) Hazardous material release

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c) Flashover

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In strip shopping center basements, what factors can hinder hose advancement and search operations?
a) Limited means of ingress and egress
b) Falling stock blocking hoseline advancement
c) Limited ventilation
d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

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What are some warning signs of imminent collapse in strip shopping centers?
a) Smoke or water coming through mortar joints in walls
b) Spongy roof surface due to fire below
c) New cracks showing in exterior walls
d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

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What can cause a collapse of facades in strip shopping centers?
a) Steel trusses heating and expanding
b) Excessive weight on the roof system
c) Fires in the plenum space above the ceiling
d) Falling stock in the basement areas

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a) Steel trusses heating and expanding

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What is the recommended collapse zone distance that personnel must maintain when bulges, cracks, and seeping smoke indicate possible wall collapse?
a) Equal to the wall height
b) Twice the wall height
c) Half the wall height
d) 1.5 times the wall height

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d) 1.5 times the wall height

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What type of occupancies can exist in areas above and below street level in two-story strip shopping centers?
a) Apartments and offices
b) Restaurants and cafes
c) Gyms and fitness centers
d) Movie theaters and bowling alleys

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a) Apartments and offices

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What type of hazards may be more likely to occur during nighttime hours in strip shopping centers?
a) Structural hazards
b) Fire hazards
c) Life hazards
d) Hazardous material hazards

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c) Life hazards

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Who should establish Command upon arrival at the scene of a fire in a strip shopping center?
A. ICs (Incident Commanders)
B. Division supervisors
C. Group supervisors
D. Branch directors

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A. ICs (Incident Commanders)

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What should ICs evaluate after confirming a fire within a strip shopping center?
A. Need for additional resources
B. Life hazards from commercial and residential occupancies
C. Need for rapid intervention team (RIT) resources
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What is a significant concern regarding fire spread in strip shopping centers?
A. Vertical fire extension
B. Spread through facades
C. Horizontal fire extension
D. All of the above

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C. Horizontal fire extension

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What positions can additional command officers be assigned to in strip shopping center fires?
A. Division supervisors
B. Group supervisors
C. Branch directors
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What should ICs consider when conducting a size-up of a strip shopping center fire?
A. Location and extent of smoke and fire
B. Rescues and access points
C. Utilities and exposures
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What should personnel consider when determining the initial hoseline for a strip shopping center fire?
A. Fire intensity, size, and location
B. Available staffing
C. Fire load of the structure
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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What is the recommended method for cooling the ceiling as the initial hoseline is advanced?
A. Use fog streams for maximum coverage.
B. Remove ceiling tiles and check the plenum space.
C. Deploy multiple handlines to saturate the area.
D. Utilize aerial master streams for better reach.

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B. Remove ceiling tiles and check the plenum space.

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When should aerial master streams be considered in strip shopping center fires?
A. For advanced fires with no life hazard.
B. For fires involving basements.
C. For fires with vertical fire spread.
D. For fires with horizontal fire spread.

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A. For advanced fires with no life hazard.

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What should personnel be cautious of when operating on strip shopping center roofs?
A. Hidden spaces where fire can enter.
B. Sagging areas and hot spots.
C. Structural collapse due to water weight.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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What type of entrance is preferred for accessing a basement fire in a strip shopping center?
A. Exterior entrance
B. Interior stairwell
C. Front entrance
D. Side entrance

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A. Exterior entrance

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What is the minimum initial alarm assignment for a strip shopping center fire?
a. Two engines, one truck, one rescue
b. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, one command aide, and one EMS supervisor
c. Three engines, one truck, one rescue, one EMS unit, one battalion chief, one command aide, and one EMS supervisor
d. Five engines, three trucks, two rescues, two EMS units, three battalion chiefs, two command aides, and one EMS supervisor

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b. Four engines, two trucks, one rescue, one EMS unit, two battalion chiefs, one command aide, and one EMS supervisor.

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What are the responsibilities of the first due engine company?
a. Establish primary water supply to the second due engine
b. Perform forcible entry operations
c. Communicate primary water supply report to the second due engine, deploy initial hoseline, and begin fire suppression operations
d. Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics on side Alpha

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c. Communicate primary water supply report to the second due engine, deploy initial hoseline, and begin fire suppression operations.

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What should the first due engine officer do upon arrival?
a. Establish side-Charlie water supply
b. Prepare to deploy a second hoseline
c. View as much of the structure as possible during approach
d. Assist with advancing large-caliber hoseline, if needed

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c. View as much of the structure as possible during approach.

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What are the responsibilities of the second due engine company?
a. Gain access or force entry to the involved unit and exposure units on side Alpha
b. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine and assist with initial hoseline
c. Perform ventilation operations
d. Establish an initial RIT

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b. Establish primary water supply to the first due engine and assist with initial hoseline.

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What are the responsibilities of the third due engine company?
a. Position in the rear to maximize aerial’s scrub area for roof access
b. Establish side-Charlie water supply, deploy a side-Charlie hoseline, and coordinate suppression operations through rear entrances
c. Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics on side Charlie
d. Establish primary water supply to the second due engine

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b. Establish side-Charlie water supply, deploy a side-Charlie hoseline, and coordinate suppression operations through rear entrances.

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What are the responsibilities of the first due truck company?
a. Gain access or force entry to the involved unit and exposure units on side Alpha, control utilities, and perform ventilation operations
b. Position in the rear to maximize aerial’s scrub area for roof access and master stream deployment
c. Establish side-Charlie water supply and coordinate with the fourth due engine
d. Provide roof conditions report to Command and establish a roof-top hoseline

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a. Gain access or force entry to the involved unit and exposure units on side Alpha, control utilities, and perform ventilation operations.

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What should the rescue company do?
a. Gain access or force entry to the involved unit and exposure units on side Charlie, control utilities, and perform ventilation operations
b. Establish primary water supply to the second due engine
c. Position in the rear, allowing access for the second due truck company
d. Search for victims prioritized by incident dynamics on side Alpha

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a. Gain access or force entry to the involved unit and exposure units on side Charlie, control utilities, and perform ventilation operations.

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What should EMS units do during a fire incident?
a. Position in the rear, allowing access for the second due truck company
b. Assist with advancing large-caliber hoseline, if needed
c. Park as close as possible to the incident, allowing for rapid care of injured persons
d. Establish an initial RIT

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c. Park as close as possible to the incident, allowing for rapid care of injured persons.

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In strip shopping centers, which side typically has heavily fortified doors and windows, making forcible entry operations more difficult?
a. Side Alpha
b. Side Bravo
c. Side Charlie
d. Side Delta

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c. Side Charlie

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What should crews do to check the plenum space above their position for fire extension?
a. Use thermal imaging cameras
b. Use a long pike pole
c. Remove drop-ceiling tiles with a hose stream or long pike pole
d. Spray water into the plenum space

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c. Remove drop-ceiling tiles with a hose stream or long pike pole

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According to the information provided, when should personnel ladder the roof in strip shopping centers?
a. After the fire is under control
b. Before crews are assigned to the roof
c. Early to provide a ready route for crews to assess conditions above the fire
d. Only if there is a secondary egress

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c. Early to provide a ready route for crews to assess conditions above the fire

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What is considered a secondary egress for crews operating on the roof of a strip shopping center?
a. Interior roof access from the fire unit
b. A ladder placed on the side Alpha
c. A haven on the opposite side of a firewall
d. A skylight or scuttle

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c. A haven on the opposite side

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What should personnel use when operating without a hoseline during search operations in strip shopping centers?
a. Thermal imaging cameras
b. Search ropes
c. Pike poles
d. Breaching tools

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b. Search ropes

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When performing vertical ventilation cuts on a flat built-up roof, what size of opening should personnel start with?
a. 1 ft by 1 ft
b. 2 ft by 2 ft
c. 3 ft by 3 ft
d. 4 ft by 4 ft

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b. 2 ft by 2 ft

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Why should personnel not place a hose stream into an overhead duct with hot grease under it?
a. It may damage the ductwork.
b. It can cause water damage.
c. It can create a violent steam boil over.
d. The water may mix with the grease and create a fire.

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c. It can create a violent steam boil over.

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When should personnel consider applying a hose stream directly into the duct from the roof?
a. After removing the vent
b. Before using CO2 extinguishers
c. After checking for fire extension above the drop-ceiling
d. If the dry chemical extinguishers fail to extinguish the fire

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d. If the dry chemical extinguishers fail to extinguish the fire

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