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TOWN HOUSE MANUAL Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

False

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2
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Garage fires are known for their ability to extend to _____________ (32)

A

Upper floors

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3
Q

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

A

Status of interior door

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4
Q

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

A

False

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5
Q

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

A

Exploding bumper cylinders

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6
Q

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

A

Cockloft

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7
Q

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

A

Early roof ventilation

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8
Q

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

A

Preferred

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9
Q

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

A

Not match exterior conditions

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10
Q

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

A

False

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11
Q

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

A

Soffits

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12
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Fires in cocklofts will________ (36)

A

Be natural confined in one or more bay

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13
Q

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

A

There is a void space of several feet

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14
Q

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

A

That all personnel have been removed from the affected area

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15
Q

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)

A

Through the gable ends or cockloft vents

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16
Q

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

A

Ineffective

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17
Q

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

A

Light weight; Roof ladder

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18
Q

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

A

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

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19
Q

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

A

Directly in front of the involved unit and upwind

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20
Q

Interior size-up comes from ___________________________. (22)

A

All units that are working inside of the structure

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21
Q

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

A

The CAN report

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22
Q

What does CAN stand for? (23)

A

Criteria, Actions, Needs

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23
Q

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

A

Soffits

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24
Q

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

A

A fully developed fire

25
Q

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

A

With two smaller caliber hand lines through the fire room window

26
Q

What should the situation report include (39)?

A

Intensity of heat felt

27
Q

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

A

One that fire spread to adjoining exposures is a major concern

28
Q

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.

A

Piggyback

29
Q

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

A

Over-Under

30
Q

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

A

Row House

31
Q

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

A

Duplex

32
Q

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

A

Quad

33
Q

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

A

Hybrid

34
Q

Roof frames are of two basic types: (PG10)

A

Lightweight or Wood frame

35
Q

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

A

True

36
Q

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

A

Extinguish deck and proceed through side Charlie

37
Q

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

A

True

38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

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

A

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

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

False

41
Q

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

A

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

42
Q

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

A

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

43
Q

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

A

True

44
Q

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

A

Solid stream or straight stream

45
Q

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

A

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.

46
Q

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

A

In front of the involved unit

47
Q

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

A

In front of the upwind exposure

48
Q

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

A

In front of the most threatened exposure

49
Q

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

A

Primary search, ventilation and laddering

50
Q

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

A

False (Tower)

51
Q

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

A

initial charged line

52
Q

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

A

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

53
Q

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

A

Top to bottom

54
Q

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

A

Bedrooms and means of egress

55
Q

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

A

Truss

56
Q

There are two standard locks on exterior doors:

13

A

mortise and rim.

57
Q

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

A

Back to back

58
Q

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

A

16 to 24in

59
Q

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

A

Masonry and gypsum (both sides of wall studs)

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