Truck Company Book 1

Question 1

Construction methods using dimensional lumber for structural members that depend on mass for strength

Answer 1

Conventional Wood Floor/ Roof Construction

Question 2

This lightweight truss construction does not derive strength from mass, instead strength is obtained from multiple members that are in compression & tension. The strength of individual structural members dependent on the total sum of the other members; therefore, if one member fails, others may fail.

Answer 2

Lightweight Roof Construction

Question 3

LIP (Acronym)

Answer 3

Life safety, Incident stabilization & Property conservation, which serves as primary incident priorities.

Question 4

RECEO-VS

Answer 4

Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Ventilate
Salvage

Question 5

The area of the building that the aerial tip or elevated platform can effectively reach.

Answer 5

Scrub Area

Question 6

SLICERS

Answer 6

Size Up
Locate fire
Identify the flow path
Cool the space from the safest location
Extinguish the fire
Rescue
Salvage

Question 7

Improving interior conditions for firefighters by reducing heat levels and improving visibility.

Answer 7

Vent for Extinguishment

Question 8

Any anticipated significant delay in arrival should be ______ ____ ___ ______ by that unit and the ____ ___ ________ _____ should reassign units depending on their new arrival order.

Answer 8

voiced over the radio, first due battalion chief

Question 9

The first due truck should give a radio report announcing the final position taken if __ _______ ____ ___ corresponding to the type of dwelling at which the incident is located.

Answer 9

it differs from the operations manual

Question 10

The second due truck company should position opposite of the first one. If not possible, the next option is for it to position __ _____ ___ ________ ________ _____ __ _____ allowing for portable ladder access from both apparatus.

Answer 10

in front of the structure, ideally bumper to bumper

Question 11

During advanced fires at outdoor self-storage facilities, consider positioning the aerial device ____ _ _________ _____ and use the master stream over the exposure.

Answer 11

down a parallel alley

Question 12

What letters represent “Actions of Opportunity” in SLICERS?

Answer 12

Rescue & Salvage

Question 13

Although ______ _______ is normally completed by this stage in the operation, confirm that it has been done prior to initiating _________

Answer 13

utility control, overhaul

Question 14

Firefighters must evaluate the conditions of the wood bearing walls prior to committing crews to this type of roof.

Answer 14

Type V- Wood Frame

Question 15

FF must not work on these roofs directly over the fire. Unless positioned well ahead of the fire, ff should work independently of the roofing system (aerial ladder/tower bucket)

Answer 15

Lightweight A-frame

Question 16

While working under these roof systems ff should attempt to operate in smaller compartments due to large spans & concentrated loads.

Answer 16

Lightweight Truss Roofing System

Question 17

This type of roof system is made of multiple layers of wood glued together, extended exposure to heat will cause the glue to decompose and the arch to lose its structural integrity. They typically fail suddenly & without warning.

Answer 17

One-piece laminated Arch

Question 18

This roof system is typically supported by metal bar joist which is subject to rapid failure under fire conditions. Hot bubbling melting tar, white smoke issuing from deck, and soft feeling under foot are all signs of impending failure.

Answer 18

Metal Roof Deck

Question 19

The _____ ____ is typically an A-frame type that consist of a ridgepole & rafters that extend down to a beam that rests on the outside walls in ordinary or conventional construction

Answer 19

Gable Roof

Question 20

Steep pitched roofs with knee walls and dormers. Void spaces are a problem.

Answer 20

Cape Cod

Question 21

Similar to a cape cod-style roof, the ____ ____, also knows as the gambrel, contains void that must be opened early into the incident to check for fire extension.

Answer 21

Barn Roof

Question 22

A ___ ____ is constructed similar to the gable roof, with the exception that all exterior walls are load bearing

Answer 22

Hip Roof

Question 23

Primarily used on commercial and warehouse buildings. The underside of the roof is normally exposed in warehouse settings.

Answer 23

Bridge Truss Roof

Question 24

The ____ ____ is essentially a second roof, either flat or gabled, of lightweight construction built over the original roof of the building.

Answer 24

Rain Roof