Places of worship Flashcards
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T/F
both new and older construction is susceptible to early collapse
TRUE
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T/F
when fire is not visible, but is suspected to be in the attic/cockloft area water into the vent opening is priority
TRUE
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fire in the nave, what size hose should you stretch
2 1/2”
*should use 1 3/4” for cellar fires
what is more unstable, a steeple atop a bell tower or a dome
steeple is more unstable
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which exposures are the collapse danger?
2 and 4
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where do the 1st two hoselines go for a cellar fire?
1st - stretched to entrance door that gives quickest access to fire
2nd- positioned and charged outside building for back up of 1st line, when not needed there go to floor above fire or as ordered by IC
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where do the 1st two hoselines go for a 1st floor fire or choir loft fire?
1st line- entrance door that provides quickest access
2nd line- positioned and charged to back up 1st line, can go to cellar
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when should the walls and attic be checked
as soon as the fire is knocked down
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which ladder ensures that the cellar is checked for fire?
1st ladder will attempt an examination, 2nd ladder will ensure that the cellar is examined
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T/F
Generally, it is best to vent the window closest to
the fire in conjunction with hoseline advancement and fire extinguishment
true
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t/f
Generally, the primary position of the 1st arriving tower ladder is in front of the fire building able to reach the Rose window in a corner safe position when
possible
True
*aerials stay out of the way like in taxpayers
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the 1st ladder will go to the fire and try to confine it and conduct a primary on the fire floor, what does the 2nd truck do?
communicate with 1st ladder to conduct primary in areas not yet covered, ensure the cellar is checked
