Ch 14 Private Dwellings Flashcards
(32 cards)
The majority of victims who are still inside will be found where in the house? Pg 379
Bedroom
Private dwellings fires account for the vast majority of structural fires as well as approximately how many percent of civilian fire deaths? Pg 379
70%
Firefighting activities should be the following? Pg 379
- Secure the water supply
- Stretch a charged hoseline into position to protect bedrooms exits.
- Perform VEIS of all occupied areas.
- Extinguish the fire
The average floor space of a home built about the mid 1980s was only about how many sq ft per floor? Pg 380
800 sq feet
What is vinyl siding also known to firefighters? Pg 382
Gasoline siding
Heat rises, so the hole should be made as close to what? Pg 387
Peak as possible to release the greatest amount of hot gases.
Cutting what allows a large number of bays to vent and the greatest amount of heat to escape? Pg 387
A long narrow strip along the peak of the roof.
Where should you cut a hole on a roof to release the greatest amount of hot gases? Pg 387
Close to the peak
What are the two types of solar panels? Pg 387
Hot water generating and electricity generating photovoltaic (PV panels).
Which solar panel pose a risk to firefighters operating in the other areas of the building besides those on the roof? Pg 387
Electricity generating photovoltaic
What are problems encountered in roof ventilation of private dwellings often due to? p. 385
Roof design
Which is NOT correct about the rules of making vent openings? p. 389
Cut over the joists for maximum opening size
What is a better option when venting a kitchen fire in a two-story home? p. 384
Use a window
How many well trained firefighters are normally needed to be able to handle the average house fire? p. 389
6-10
What determines which side of the peak the vent hole should be located on in most cases? p. 387
Wind direction
What is the most serious design defect is seen in multistory homes?
p. 380
Open staircase
How many joists does the quick cut span when used to vent a private dwelling roof? p. 388
One
On which type of sheathing is the quick cut especially effective? p. 388
Plywood
From which location should the fire in asphalt siding be darkened down? p. 382
Exterior on side of the fire
When an asphalt siding fire is present, where should the second interior line be stretched? p. 383
Attic to check for extension
What was used in older homes as sheathing to fasten the shingles onto the roof? p. 385
Furring strips
What should always be brought to the roof during ventilation in case the power saw fails? p. 386
Pick-head axe
What is always the first concern when venting a peaked roof? Pg 386
Firefighter safety
What must the emphasis be on during a house fire? p. 383
Search for and removing all occupants
