Townhouse Flashcards
This term describes a townhouse that consistes of 2 or more occupancies under 1 roof that share a common wall on side Charlie.
Back to Back
This is a structure that consists of 2 dwellings located under 1 roof that share a common wall.
Duplex
Hownhouses that consists of 2 stacked dwellings with a separate address and entrance, occupancy shares a common floor separated by a firewall.
Piggyback
Stacked Townhouses, a 4 story townhouse with 2 separate addresses and entrances. 1 address represents the 1st two floors the other is the third and fourth floors.
Two over Tow
What style of roof typucally causes Knee walls and void spaces in Townhouses
Mansard
Interior doors leading to bedrooms of town homes are of hallow core wood and open_____.
Inward
Residential Townhome exterior doors open?
Inward
Commercial Towhouse exterior doors open?
Outward
What are the 2 standard locks found in most townhouses?
Mortise and rim
once the IC makes the exposure designations, the numbering can change how many times?
0
The IC should request a second alarm when
Known rescues
If the fire is from a middle unit townhouse and the officer can not complete a 360 lap what should they do?
Assign task to a resonding unit
The second truck should position their turn table_____.
In front of most severly exposed unit
For basement fires in a townhouse the preferred point of attack for initial hand line would be___.
Exterior entrance
A wind driven fire can exists with wind speeds of ___.
10-20mph
The aim in large volume townhouse fires is to _____.
Defend the firewall
The truck officer may request to split their crew into 2 separate teams in two distinctly separate areas, the crews would be called.
Xray
Where would the most dangerous areas be in a townhouse fire?
Fire floor and floor above
What townhouse consists of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a side Charlie wall?
Back -to-back
What townhouse consists of 2 stacked dwelling, each with separate addresses and entrances, with a shared common wall?
Piggyback
What townhouse consists of 2 dwellings, one over the other?usually a 2 level over a 1 level occupancy.
Over -under
What a 2 dwelling under one shared roof and common wall called?
Duplex
What type of construction is usually found in duplexes and row houses?
Ordinary, type III
What type of method does townhouses made of lightweight construction use?
Platform framed construction
What are 2 types of firewalls construction in townhouses?
Mason or gypsum on both sides of the wall studs
What the most common style of windows used in townhouses today?
Double hung, sliding sash
What is 1 priority on a townhouse fire?
Life safety
How far outward will masonary veneer fall?
Height of wall
Where does 3rd due engine park if there is no access to side Charlie?
At the end of the row closest to involved unit and water supply
Where is the turntable of 1st due truck positioned?
Directly in front of the involved unit or upwind of involved unit
How can attic fires get taken down quickly from the outside in a town house fire?
Soffit attack
What is a CAN report?
Conditions actions needs
How many lines can be stretched through the same entrance?
2
What are 2 key factors for basement fires?
Limited access points and fire impingement on structural supports for the floor above
What is the preferred method to attack a basement fire?
Through a exterior access point that leads directly into the basement
Where do you breach an overhead door to gain access to the manual release?
3/4 way up the door
Where should a hose line be for attacking an attic fire?
In front of and level with the fire
In a townhouse fire involving heavy volume of fire. Where does the 2nd line go?
Most severely threatened exposure
A ___________ is a townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by a common wall.
Back to back
A __________ townhouse consists of two stacked dwelling (one over the other), each with a separate address and entrance. The occupancies share a common floor separated by a firewall on that floor.
Piggy back
An ____________ is a townhouse consisting of two stacked dwellings (one over the other). These are usually two level occupancies over one level occupancies with entrances on opposite sides, but other floor plan variations may exist.
Over under
A ______ is a multi story dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings. Typically, this will have a common cockloft under a flat roof.
Rowhouse
A _________ is two dwellings under one roof sharing a common wall.
Duplex
A ___________ is four dwellings connected together, under one roof with separate addresses. The entrances may be on four different sides.
Quadplex
What is the fire load in a typical residential townhouse?
10 GPM per 100 Sqft
What is the fire load in a commercial townhouse?
20 GPM per 100 sqft
__________ is the highest priority at all structure fires.
Life safety
Known rescues, fire in two separate occupancies, fire and more than one level of the townhouse, and fire in the attic space should call for a ____________
Second alarm
The minimum initial alarm assignment for townhouse fires consist of?
4 Engines, 2 trucks, 1 Rescue, 1 Emergency medical services unit, 2 Battalion chiefs, and 1 EMS supervisor
A 360 lap for middle unit town houses, consider entering side _______ or ______ exposures to view side Charlie. If physical barriers make the 360° lap impractical the lap may be assigned to another unit; however, interior tactics shall not commence until a report of site Charlie is received.
Bravo and delta
If the back up line is not needed to support the attack line, it may be used as the ________ ________.
The line above the fire
What are the two purposes of the line above the fire?
One protect the company doing the primary search, second extinguish vertical extension
Basement/below grade fires pose unique hazards and challenges. Name two key characteristics that make basement fires particularly challenging.
One limited access points, two unimpeded fire impingement on the structural support joists to the floor above.
If wind-driven fire conditions are present, no _______ ventilation should be performed until directed by command.
Horizontal
For a heavily involved situation that may require the use of aerial master streams, the turntable of the first truck should be in front of the most ________ _________. The second truck should be in front of the next most ______ ______.
- Threatened exposure 2. Severely exposed unit
What two areas are generally considered to be the most critical areas to search?
Means of egress and sleeping areas
Two or more occupancies under one roof connected by side charlie wall?
Back-to-Back
Two Stacked Dwellings Each with a separate adress and enterance?
Piggy Back
Two Stacked Dwellings one over the other with enterances in both sides?
Over Under
Multistory dwellings attached to at least two other occupanices with a common cockloft?
Row House
Two Dwellings under one roof sharing a common wall?
Duplex
Four Dwellings under one roof with separate adresses?
Quad
Type of Townhouse that can encompass elements over several styles?
Hybrid
Town Houses built in what era have FR plywood that is unsafe even before fires occur?
1980’s
Name of the acess door to the attic?
Scuttle/pull down
Dormers and lofts are signs of what?
Knee Walls
What type of Windows Represent a special hazard and need to be reported to command?
Casement Windows
What types of stairwells are common and can lead to rapid fire spread in town houses?
Open Stairway
What is a chimmney that utilizes a metal flute in a wood frame?
Zero Clerance Chimmney
Fire Flow in a Town House?
10 GPMs per 100 square feet
What is a Major Concern with Town House Fires?
Exposures
Masonary Veneer walls can fall outward what distance?
The Height if the Wall
Where do you tell the 1st engine driver to park on a town house fire?
2 adresses past or prior to fire unit
No more than how many hoselines can be stretcehd through any one entrance?
2
What is the stuctural feature that extends the roof over the exterior wall of a home?
Eaves
The Underside of the eave is called a?
Soffit
a round or square, thin-walled structural steel column used to support beams or timbers stretching over long spans
Lally column
one multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings. These dwellings may or may not be separated by firewalls
Row house
a multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units.
Townhouse
a “stacked townhouse,” is a 4 -story townhouse with two separate addresses and entrances
Two-over-two
Townhouse design typically utilizes
Wood framed materials and platform frame construction
Wood framed townhouses built prior to when may have utilized framed construction
1930
Many townhouses constructed during what years have fire retardant plywood sheathing roof deck.
1980
A low fire load in a typical residential TH requires how many gpms/100 sq ft?
10
A medium fire load in a commercial TH may require how many gpms/100 sq ft?
20
If elevated streams become necessary the IC should request a
Tower Ladder
Firefighters can prevent an exterior fire from extending into the attic by
Sweeping the eaves
If offensive interior operations are appropriate, firefighters should attempt to stop horizontal fire spread by deploying hoselines to the top floor and
Accessing the attic
Units should avoid working under open areas such as
Foyers
If an officer locates the fire in the basement, they must quickly determine if what exists?
Exterior basement access
It is incumbent on who to identify the fire’s location and where to deploy the first hand line?
First arriving engine company officer
The officer must communicate the decision where to deploy the first line on the
Tactical channel
This is the material covering the area where the first-floor floor joists meet the exterior wall.
band board
This term refers to a void space created between the top-floor ceiling and the buildings roof decking.
cockloft
a ___ building construction can include various types of townhouse styles under one roof. ( piggy back, back to back, over under)
hybrid
This townhouse consists of two stacked dwellings. These usually involve a two story dwelling oer a one story with entraces on seperate sides.
over under
This structure involves four connected dwelling under the same roof, but all have seperate addresses.
quadplex
This building is one multistory dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings. Typically these buildings have a common cockloft under a flat roof.
rowhouse
A building is a multistory dwelling normally attached to several other units. Typically they have an attic with a pitched roof.
townhouse
This building is also called a “stacked townhouse,” is a 4-story townhouse with
two-over-two
A typical residential townhouse has a low fire load, requiring __ gpm per 100 sq feet.
10
A typical commercial townhouse has a low fire load, requiring __ gpm per 100 sq feet,
20
If unable to complete a ___, first-arriving unit officers must communicate with other responding units to assign this task.
360 lap
This term referes to the movement of heat and smoke from the higher air pressure from within the fire area to all other lower air pressure both inside and outside.
flowpath
___ is a thin a square or round, thin walled structural steel column used to support beams or columns
lally column
These roof utilize triangular trusses.
lightweight
This roof relyies on sewn wood rafters that form a roof peak
wood frame
Townhouse roofs are typically pitched from the ___ to the front and back.
center
Attic access is usually gained through a ____ or pull down stairs.
scuttle
Joists, trusses, and beams are spaced out from 16 to ___.
24
Four connected dwellings under one roof are known as what?
quadplex
What type of townhouse consists of two stacked dwellings that share a common floor which is separated by a firewall?
piggyback
What type of townhouse consists of two stacked dwellings, and are usually two level occupancies over one level occupancies?
over-under
What type of townhouse is 4 stories and is divided into two 2-story dwellings?
two-over-two
What type of townhouse utilizes multiple townhouse styles in it’s construction?
hybrid
Townhouses in the NOVA region are typically what type of construction?
V
When encountering a mansard style roof, personnel should remain aware of which specific hazard?
knee walls
Exterior walls may be covered with brick veneer, wood, aluminum, or vinyl siding, and are described as what?
easily breached
In townhouses with a chimney, this may be a metal flue, also known as what?
zero clearance
A typical residential townhouse has what level of fire load?
low
Commercial occupancies may have suspended ceilings, and as a result what must be checked?
plenum
Should fire be present in multiple townhouses upon arrival, how should the fire unit be determined so that exposures may be labeled?
IC must decide
Which of the following should prompt the IC to request a second alarm?
fire on multiple levels
As part of the on-scene report for a townhouse, what additional piece of information should be given?
position (end/middle unit)
If the involved unit is a middle unit of a large row, who/how should the 360 be completed?
communicate/coordinate with incoming units
Due to the close nature of townhouses, where should the first due engine ideally position on scene?
two addresses from the involved unit
What action can be taken initially to minimize the impact of an exterior fire?
sweep the eaves
What is true of well involved gable roof fires?
relatively low catastrophic collapse hazard
Townhouses range in height from what to what?
2 to 4
Typically a townhouse has a common cockloft under what type of roof?
Flat
What type of townhouse consists of two attached living units that share a roof and a common wall?
Duplex
Townhouses typically utilize what type of construction method?
Platform-frame
Wood-frame townhouses built prior to the 1930s may have utilized what type of construction method?
Balloon
Townhouse roofs are typically constructed utilizing what two basic methods?
Lightweight & Wood frame
The most common style window used in present-day townhouses is?
Double-hung
Which type of window has a steel frame set in concrete or masonry?
Casement
Interior doors are commonly constructed of what?
Hoilow-core
A typical residential townhouse requires how many GPM per 100 square feet?
10
A typical commercial townhouse requires how many GPM per 100 square feet?
20
The first-arriving engine officer should communicate a water supply report to the second due engine. The report should identify the method of the hose lay and?
Location
In CAN report what does the ‘C’ stand for?
Conditions
When fires in townhouses require the deployment of aerial master streams the first arriving truck’s turntable should be positioned where?
In front of the most threatened exposure
What type of nozzle provides an effective reach and penetration from the structure’s exterior?
2.5” smooth-bore
What is the space between roof joists?
24 inches
During a basement fire if the basement dorr cannot be closed firefighters should aim a hose stream with what type of pattern at the ceiling over the stairway?
Narrow fog
Where does the builder often incorporate garages on a two-over-two style townhouse?
Side Charlie
What characteristic of FR plywood deemed it “defective”?
Early decomposition
What are firewalls typically constructed of ?
masonry materials or gypsum board
What must personnel do to open a casement window after removing glass?
Reach in, lift a latch and rotate a crank
What is the frame of a casement window typically made of?
Steel
For a typical residential townhome with a low fire load, what is the required fire flow per 100 square feet?
10 GPM
When members confront well-advanced fires in townhouse structures, they should consider using large-caliber handlines and ____.
smooth bore nozzles.
How many companies does it take to efficientily move a 2 1/2 line up multiple levels of a townhouse?
Two
If aerial master stream operations become necessary, what should the IC request to the scene?
Tower ladder
When ICs utilize aerial master streams, where is the most advantageous nozzle position often found?
At the soffit level.
Some flat roofs may have several feet of space between the flat roof and the top-floor ceiling; this space is commonly referred to as what?
cockloft.
In the event of a townhouse deck fire, where should firefighters should prioritize positioning a hoseline?
On the structure’s deck side.
