Ch 2 Size Up Flashcards
What is the fuel load per square foot in most residential
rooms?
p. 33
5 pounds
What is considered to be the biggest impact time has on
firefighting?
p. 20
Elapsed time since fire started
In which type of construction will the construction
elements withstand the effects of fire for a limited time
and prevent its spread?
p. 24
Class 1: Fire resistive
Which construction related factor is responsible for more
the destruction by fire than any other factor?
p. 24
Voids
In what stage is the fire generally in when there is light-colored, wispy smoke being observed?
p. 30
Incipient
What color smoke is seen when common Class A materials
burn with sufficient oxygen?
p. 30
Gray
After what fire event does the elapsed fire time begin in
relation to potential collapse?
Flashover
After what amount of exposure time during a fire would a brick and wood-joist building become too dangerous to enter? p. 16
20 minutes
Which type of buildings are considered the least stable in
terms of collapse when exposed to fire? p. 25
Noncombustible
With what frequency must any occupancy that is subject to
CADS hazard display be inspected at a minimum? p. 18-19
Annually
In New York City, who will request the report if the IC does not make it on time during an incident? p. 23
Dispatch operator
Buildings above what height will many times be required to be built of Class 1 construction? p. 28
6 stories
What is described as an evaluation of problems and
conditions that affect the outcome of a fire? p. 15
Size up
What action should any extreme weather condition prompt at
the incident scene? p. 36
Call for more resources
In which construction type will the walls, partitions, columns, floors, and roofs are noncombustible but will not
prevent the spread of fire? p. 25
Class 2: Noncombustible
What does COAL WAS WEALTH stand for? Pg 16
Construction
Occupancy
Apparatus and Personnel
Life Hazard
Water supply
Auxiliary appliances
Street conditions
Weather
Exposures
Area
Location and extent of fire
Time
Height
In which occupancy are the greatest number of fire fighter fatalities occurring? p. 17
Factories
What is smoke often the first visible indicator of during a fire? p. 30
Presence of a fire
What is often the best method to protect exposures once a threat to them is identified? p. 32
Extinguish the original fire
What flow is recommended by the NFPA for each 100 sq ft of fire area when there is a light fire load of ordinary combustibles and the area has not been vented? p. 33
10 gpm
Nearly what percent of all civilian fire deaths occur in residential buildings each year? p. 18
80%
What effect do high temperatures and humidity have on firefighters? p. 35
Rapid fatigue
Where should you expect to find the fire if all of the floors are pushing heavy smoke without any visible fire?
p. 30
Cellar
What is produced as a result of the time of day being coupled with occupancy and location and extent of the fire? p. 19
Life hazard
