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Strip Shopping Flashcards

1
Q

Collapse zone distance is at least ____ the height of the wall.
A. 2 times
B. 1 times
C. 1.5 times
D. 3 times

A

1.5 times
Pg 18

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At what temperature will steel joists twist, expand, and lead to potential failure?
A. 1000F
B. 650F
C. 1200F
D. 900F

A

1000*F
Pg 18

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3
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When a fire has entered a restaurant hood duct system, the least damaging method of extinguishment is the application of what suppression method?
A. Straight stream directed into the duct
B. Water can stream directed into the duct
C. Wide fog pattern directed into the duct
D. Multiple CO2 extinguishers into the duct

A

Multiple CO2 extinguishers into the duct
pg 20

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4
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When fire has possession of the cockloft in a strip shopping center, what immediate action must occur?
A. Roof ventilation
B. Horizontal ventilation
C. Master stream operations
D. Transitional Attack

A

Roof ventilation
pg 34

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5
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Priority positioning of the front of the structure should be given to which apparatus on a strip shopping center fire?
A. Tiller
B. Tower Ladder
C. First engine
D. Second engine

A

Tower Ladder
pg 22

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6
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The majority of strip shopping centers in Northern Virginia are what type of construction?
A. Ordinary
B. Non-combustible
C. Fire-resistive
D. Heavy Timber

A

Non-combustible
pg 8

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7
Q

Initial fire flow estimates for Strip Shopping Centers should be based on what flow rate?
A. 10 GPM per 100 sq ft
B. 100 GPM per 500 sq ft
C. 20 GPM per 100 sq ft
D. 200 GPM per 500 sq ft

A

20 GPM per 100 sq ft
pg 11

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8
Q

Parapets are not typically found in this part of the structure?
A. The front
B. The sides
C. The rear
D. The roof

A

The rear
pg 12

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9
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In two-story Strip Shopping Centers with separate occupancies on both levels, where will the access to the second story generally be found?
A. The ends or middle of the building
B. The rear of the building
C. The basement
D. The roof

A

The ends or middle of the building
pg 15

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10
Q

Where can the newer type of security “Maverick Bar” be found?
A. Restaurants
B. Grocery stores
C. Major electronic retailer stores
D. Shoe Stores

A

Major electronic retailer stores
pg 16

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11
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The bearing walls of strip shopping centers run_________
A. Front to back
B. Side to side
C. Bravo to Charlie
D. Delta to Charlie

A

Front to back
pg 12

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12
Q

How long does it take a fire to affect the structural integrity of a structure of ordinary construction type?
A. 10 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 5 minutes

A

20 minutes
pg 19

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13
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Where is the stairway to the basement generally located in a taxpayer?
A. Directly below the stairway leading to the upper floor
B. To the side of the building
C. On side Charlie
D. Directly to the side of the front entrance

A

Directly below the stairway leading to the upper floor
pg 29

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14
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Of the choices, what is the most significant concern to any fires involving strip shopping centers?
A. Vertical fire spread
B. Horizontal fire spread
C. Charging the FDC
D. Backdrafts

A

Horizontal fire spread
pg 25

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15
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What is the definition of facade?
A. Divides an area within an occupancy not extending above the ceiling
B. Load bearing wall separating occupancies not extending the roof line
C. Single thickness of a masonry material (stone, brick, or block) added to the structure for aesthetic
D. Architectural projection that provides weather protection, occupancy identity, decoration

A

Architectural projection that provides weather protection, occupancy identity, decoration
pg 13

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16
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The ability to access a safe haven on the opposite side of a firewall is considered?
A. Defensive mode
B. A secondary egress
C. Exposure concern
D. Offensive mode

A

A secondary egress
pg 32

17
Q

What is considered a party wall?
A. Load bearing wall separating occupancies not extending the roof line
B. Divides an area within an occupancy not extending above the ceiling
C. Single thickness of a masonry material added to the structure for aesthetic purposes
D. Holds the weight of the structure and all forces applied

A

Load bearing wall separating occupancies not extending the roof line
pg 11

18
Q

What is a technique used to prevent horizontal spread of a fire to B and D exposures in a Strip Shopping Center?
A. Kerf cuts
B. Transitional attack
C. Positive pressure ventilation
D. Flying standpipe

A

Positive pressure ventilation
Pg 26

19
Q

What is an appropriate tactic to use when a basement fire in a Strip Shopping center is in advanced stages?
A. Use of Elevated stream
B. Rooftop ventilation
C. Stairwell attack
D. Use of Cellar nozzle

A

Use of Cellar nozzle
pg 29

20
Q

When determining the size and number of attack lines, what is the appropriate GPM needed for a building with a medium fire load?
A. At least 250GPM
B. 20GPM per 100 square feet
C. 1000 GPM
D. 100 GPM per 250 square feet

A

20GPM per 100 square feet
Pg 25

21
Q

When is the best time to determine content hazards in a strip shopping center?
A. During a yearly post-construction walk through
B. While on scene for an alarm
C. During the construction phase
D. At the property owner’s request

A

During a yearly post-construction walk through
pg 17

22
Q

Firefighters operating on the roof of a strip shopping center should be cognizant of what specific hazard?
A. Varying occupancy uses
B. Varying store widths
C. Varying store heights
D. Varying store depths

A

Varying store depths
pg 17

23
Q

When pressurizing both exposures on a strip shopping center to prevent fire spread this
procedure must ______.
A. Be coordinated with the IC
B. Utilize an opening at least 4ft x 4ft
C. Have both fans started at the same time
D. Have a minimum of 2 firefighters per exposure

A

Have both fans started at the same time
pg 26

24
Q

Priority position in the front of a strip shopping center must be given to the _______ if it was on
the original assignment or if one was ordered on a special call or alarm.
A. 1st arriving Truck
B. Rescue with shoring capabilities
C. 1st due Engine
D. Tower ladder

A

Tower ladder
pg 23

LT 2023 (5 decks)

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