townhouse Flashcards
a townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof, connected by the side Charlie wall is known as
back to back
two dwellings under one roof sharing a common wall is known as a
duplex
The most common style of window used in townhouses today is
double hung sliding sash
While performing rooftop ventilation on a lightweight constructed townhouse, firefighters must?
use an aerial device or roof ladder
When it is impractical for the first officer to personally view all sides of a townhouse, the officer should?
assign to another first alarm unit
During a townhouse fire dispatch, which Engine is primarily responsible to protect the exposure units?
3rd due engine
Three key elements of the Occupant Interview during a townhouse Scene Size-up are?
fire location
occupant report
utilites
Which areas of a townhouse are generally considered to be the most critical areas to search?
areas of egress and bedrooms
When the first line in the basement is fighting fire and the second line is faced with a non-existent basement door on the main floor.what action should the crew perform over the stairway to contain the fire?
use a narrow fog stream aim at the ceiling
For attic fire in a townhouse, the first truck turntable should be
placed in front of the upwind exposure
For a heavily involved townhouse, the first truck turntable should be
in front of the most threatened exposure
What type of construction must a mechanical and positive pressure ventilation not be used
balloon frame construction
The interior walls of the garage that are attached to the living space of the townhouse must be rated to include
doorframe
the door
its hardware
What type of fire attack can rapidly knock down an attic fire upon initally arrival of a structure on fire?
soffit attack
What type of report should include the volume of fire, intensity of the heat felt, and temperatures observed through the use of a thermal imaging camera,once a 360’ lap is completed?
situation report
Wind-Driven fire hazardous conditions can exist with exterior wind as low as______
10-20 mph
A piggyback townhouse consists of?
D. Two stacked dwellings (one over the other) each having separate addresses and entrances. They share a common floor separated by a firewall on that floor
If wind driven fire conditions are present, what should not be preformed until directed by command?
horizontal ventilation
What kind of plywood sheathing that was used in the 1980’s was later found to be defective because of early decomposition?
FR
The Brenan Distributor Nozzle is also know as a?
cellar nozzle
If a truck company is already on the scene of a townhouse fire and the second due truck or the rescue squad arrives, what are there responsibilities?
laddering and outside ventilation
