Single Family Manual

Question 1

Gypsum board is also commenly referred to as?

Answer 1

Drywall

Question 2

Single Family’s with the exception of McMansions typically have a LOW fire load, what does that mean, and what hoseline would suffice?

Answer 2

10 gpm/ 100 sqft of involved area (it would typicallu take 10 gpm to extinguish that area)

And 1 3/4 hoesline would suffice

Question 3

If working off any roof, what must you be sure to do?

Answer 3

Be sure your supported via an aerial device.

Question 4

Response for SFD fires?

Answer 4

4 Engines
2 Trucks
1 Squad
1 EMS Unit
2 Battalion Chiefs
1 EMS Supervisor
1 Command Aide

Question 5

What is in a Tanker Task Force?

Answer 5

3 Tankers
1 Engine Company
1 Battalion Chief

Question 6

1st Engine Positioning?

Answer 6

Park in position to allow rapid deployment of hoseline, leaving priority position for truck.

Question 7

2nd Engine Positioning and duties

Answer 7

Complete lay out for water supply from 1st Engine, Back-Up line

Question 8

3rd Engine positioning and duties

Answer 8

Position close to allow crew rapid access while maintaining access and egress to incident, position on secondary water and inspect side Charlie

Question 9

4th Engine positioning and duties

Answer 9

Position out of the way, crew assumes RIT, Driver may be assigned to supply water to 3rd Engine

Question 10

1st Truck positioning and duties

Answer 10

Most strategic location, normally in front of structure (Alpha side), to allow deployment of ground ladders

Question 11

2nd Truck positioning and responsibilities

Answer 11

Position as close to scene and assist 1st truck, visualize side Charlie, Ground Ladders & Trucks ops in the rear

Question 12

Keep rear behind truck open at least _____ ft for ground ladders.

Answer 12

50 ft

Question 13

If wind-driven fire conditions are present, NO ________ shall be performed, until directed by command.

Answer 13

Horizontal Ventilation

Question 14

If master streams are used for fire attack, what must be done?

Answer 14

Interior crews relocated in structure, away from where the water will be flowed.

Question 15

1st Truck duties

Answer 15

Force entry and ladder structure, start with A side.

Question 16

2nd Truck duties

Answer 16

Inspect and Ladder Charlie side. Salvage,Utility control, check for extension and overhaul.

Question 17

Before raising or extending any ladder, what must be done?

Answer 17

Check for overhead power lines

Question 18

PPV shall not be used in ________ frame construction.

Answer 18

Balloon

Question 19

Priority for search shall be given to ______, and consideration for _____ must be given if fire has possession of the stairs OR the first floor is untenable.

Answer 19

Sleeping areas, VES