Training Bulletin 179- Residential Garage Fires

Question 1

Horizontal ventilation on garage fires may be accomplished by opening or cutting the garage door, providing what 5 things?

Answer 1

1. Effective ventilation
2. Improved visibility
3. Access to the seat of fire
4. Greater survivability for occupants
5. Improved conditions for personnel

Question 2

For garage fires, Creating a desired horizontal opening in a wood, fiberglass, or lightweight metal garage door may be accomplished with either a __________ or ___________.

Answer 2

Chainsaw or rotary saw

Question 3

A fully enclosed structure designed for automobile storage, which is freestanding, and completely separated from the associated residential structure is a…

Answer 3

Detached garage

Question 4

A garage that is connected to a residential structure, generally sharing one or more walls, and oftentimes featuring direct access into the residence.

Answer 4

Attached garage

Question 5

Name 5 types of garage doors we may encounter

Answer 5

1. Sectional
2. Roll- Up
3. Tilt- Up
4. Swinging
5. Sliding/ barn

Question 6

What does ADU stand for?

Answer 6

Accessory dwelling unit