TOWN HOUSE MANUAL

Question 1

Water streams can easily push a fire from the garage through the attached living space. (32)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Garage fires are known for their ability to extend to _____________ (32)

Answer 2

Upper floors

Question 3

What must be known when the initial line is placed through the overhead door? (32)

Answer 3

Status of interior door

Question 4

Fire attack through the overhead door should utilized a narrow fog stream

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What secondary hazard may be associated with a garage fire? (32)

Answer 5

Exploding bumper cylinders

Question 6

______ are considered the space under a flat roof (32)

Answer 6

Cockloft

Question 7

To slow lateral fire spread in an attic fire in a residential townhouse, ____________ should be considered. (33)

Answer 7

Early roof ventilation

Question 8

If there is active fire in the attic, multiple lines are ____________ (35)

Answer 8

Preferred

Question 9

Often, interior conditions in attic fires will ___________ (35)

Answer 9

Not match exterior conditions

Question 10

Gable roofs represent a significant catastrophic collapse hazard. (35)

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What hazard associated with the well-involved attic fire is a collapse hazard? (35)

Answer 11

Soffits

Question 12

Fires in cocklofts will________ (36)

Answer 12

Be natural confined in one or more bay

Question 13

Tactics for pitched roof attic fires should be applied to cockloft fires when________ (37)

Answer 13

There is a void space of several feet

Question 14

When streams are being directed through the exterior cockloft vents, ensure_______ (37)

Answer 14

That all personnel have been removed from the affected area

Question 15

The most effective way to attack a fire that has entered the attic space of a building that has a gabled roof built over a cockloft is ________ (37)

Answer 15

Through the gable ends or cockloft vents

Question 16

When using master streams on a townhouse attic fire, engine-mounted master streams are_____ (38)

Answer 16

Ineffective

Question 17

Crews ordered to perform rooftop ventilation in ____________ construction must be independently supported by the use of an Aerial device or a ______________. (17)

Answer 17

Light weight; Roof ladder

Question 18

Which of the following situations should cue the OIC to request a second alarm? (17)

Answer 18

a. Fire in two separate occupancies or multiple levels in one unit
b. Known rescues
c. Fire in the attic

Question 19

The first truck should position the aerial with the turntable: (19)

Answer 19

Directly in front of the involved unit and upwind

Question 20

Interior size-up comes from ___________________________. (22)

Answer 20

All units that are working inside of the structure

Question 21

An easy way to answer or transmit a progress report during Ongoing size up is: (23)

Answer 21

The CAN report

Question 22

What does CAN stand for? (23)

Answer 22

Criteria, Actions, Needs

Question 23

____________ are commonly penetrated by attic vents to reduce temperatures and prevent condensation between the roof and the top-floor ceiling. (25)

Answer 23

Soffits

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a condition that must exist for a wind-driven fire to occur (39)?

Answer 24

A fully developed fire

Question 25

Which is NOT an alternative tactic that NIST demonstrated when personnel cannot make entry (39)?

Answer 25

With two smaller caliber hand lines through the fire room window

Question 26

What should the situation report include (39)?

Answer 26

Intensity of heat felt

Question 27

What is the most appropriate definition of a large volume fire (40)?

Answer 27

One that fire spread to adjoining exposures is a major concern

Question 28

A ____ townhouse consists of two stacked dwellings (one over the other), each with a separate address and entrance. These occupancies share a common floor separated by a fire wall on that floor.

Answer 28

Piggyback

Question 29

These are usually two-level occupancies over one-level occupancies with entrances on opposite sides, but other floor plan variations may exist.

Answer 29

Over-Under

Question 30

A _____ is a multi-story dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings. (PG6)

Answer 30

Row House

Question 31

A _____ is two dwellings under one roof sharing a common wall. (PG7)

Answer 31

Duplex

Question 32

A _____ is four dwellings connected together, under one roof, with separate addresses. (PG8)

Answer 32

Quad

Question 33

A ______ is a building construction style that can be inclusive of various townhouse styles under one roof. (PG9)

Answer 33

Hybrid

Question 34

Roof frames are of two basic types: (PG10)

Answer 34

Lightweight or Wood frame

Question 35

If working on upper floors in the presence of lightweight construction, greater safety may be provided by working from a hallway or bathroom. (PG11)

Answer 35

True

Question 36

In the event of a deck fire, what is the priority for the first hose line? (26)

Answer 36

Extinguish deck and proceed through side Charlie

Question 37

True or False. Vinyl Siding/Lightweight Wood Construction can have a significant impact on firefighting operations due quick fire growth. (26)

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is a mandatory action for exterior fires extending into a dwelling? (27)

Answer 38

The first hose line will go to the exterior fire location and perform a quick knockdown.

Question 39

The location of the first hose line on a basement fire may be? (28)

Answer 39

Rear/Exterior basement access or front door to protect interior stairs and upper floors

Question 40

40. True or False. The preferred stream for a basement fire with exterior access is a narrow fog pattern. (28)

Answer 40

False

Question 41

What are some options for attacking a basement fire with no exterior access? (29)

Answer 41

a. Applying a stream through a window. b. Removing the band board on the exterior. c. Using a Bresnan Distributor Nozzle.

Question 42

Prior to fire attack of a basement fire using the interior stairs what must happen first? (30)

Answer 42

A second hose line must be placed at the top of the stairs

Question 43

True or False. When fighting a garage fire utilizing the overhead door, the door to the living area must be known and closed. (32)

Answer 43

True

Question 44

What stream is used when fighting a garage fire through the overhead doors? (32).

Answer 44

Solid stream or straight stream

Question 45

What are some common scenarios for the origin of an attic fire? (33)

Answer 45

a. Fire in the living area that has extended into the void spaces. b. Interior fire that has vented through a window and exposes the vented soffit area. c. Fire originating in the attic itself, due to lightning strikes, etc.

Question 46

Where should the turntable of the ladder be placed for a contents fire with an aggressive interior attack? (42)

Answer 46

In front of the involved unit

Question 47

Where should the turntable of the ladder be placed for an attic fire? (42)

Answer 47

In front of the upwind exposure

Question 48

Where should the turntable of the ladder be placed for a heavily involved situation? (42)

Answer 48

In front of the most threatened exposure

Question 49

The first arriving truck’s initial actions after ensuring entry will generally be tactics focusing on which of the following fire ground operations? (42)

Answer 49

Primary search, ventilation and laddering

Question 50

A straight stick is the most effective unit to accomplish elevated streams. (42)

Answer 50

False (Tower)

Question 51

Before venting, the _____ must be in place and ready. (42)

Answer 51

initial charged line

Question 52

All of the following conditions would indicate the need for ventilation prior to entry EXCEPT:

Answer 52

a. Untenable conditions b. THICK BLACK SMOKE c. Signs of backdraft d. Smoldering stage fire

Question 53

In MOST cases ventilation should occur from _______ to _______. (42)

Answer 53

Top to bottom

Question 54

What areas are considered the most critical areas to search? (43)

Answer 54

Bedrooms and means of egress

Question 55

The majority of townhouse roofs in Northern Virginia are of what type of construction? (45)

Answer 55

Truss

Question 56

There are two standard locks on exterior doors: | 13

Answer 56

mortise and rim.

Question 57

Two or more occupancies under one roof connected by the Side Charlie wall. (3)

Answer 57

Back to back

Question 58

Joists, trusses, or beams will be spaced from ________ inches on center. Pg13

Answer 58

16 to 24in

Question 59

Firewalls are constructed of two types: ______ and ______________. Pg12

Answer 59

Masonry and gypsum (both sides of wall studs)