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Ch.6, Ch.8, Ch.11 Flashcards

1
Q

When does an I joist fail?

A

A fail of one member, and if too many drilled holes are in them during construction. An unprotected lightweight engineered I-joist failed in only 6 minutes

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2
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What happens when steel elongates?

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Expands and loses strength when heated

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3
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What is the purpose of the foundation?

A

Transfer the weight of the building and its contents to the ground

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4
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What is the reason for the rate of combustion of wood?

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The rate of combustion is directly related to the surface area of the wood

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5
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What is another name for non-combustible in relation to the types of construction?

A

Fire Resistive

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6
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How many stories can a type III be?

A

Up to 4 stories.

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7
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What happens to laminated glass when exposed to fire?

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Likely to crack but remain in place.

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8
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What is an open web steel truss?

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(sometimes called bar truss) can span long distances and remain stable during a fire if they are not subjected to excessive heat.

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9
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Where should you use plasterboard?

A

Interior walls and ceilings

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10
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What are chords?

A

Chords are the top and bottom members, chord trusses support flat roof/floors.

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11
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What are trusses?

A

Triangular geometry creates a strong, rigid structure that can support a load much greater than its own mass.

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12
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What construction has the greatest collapse hazard?

A

Type V construction

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13
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What are balloon frames?

A

Wood studs that are continuous from basement to the roof; creates a top-to-bottom path for fire to spread

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14
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What is conductivity?

A

Transfer of heat to and through one solid to another

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15
Q

Understand what fire extension through void spaces are.

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It is fire within the walls, floors, or roofs that spreads vertically and or horizontally.

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16
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What is a disadvantage of fire-resistant construction?

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A fire in a Type I building can be very hot and difficult to ventilate

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17
Q

What is an indication of a solid brick wall not veneer?

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It’s veneer is the structure has a wood frame

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18
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What is a gypsum board?

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(Also called drywall, sheetrock, plasterboard) commonly used to cover the interior walls and ceiling of residential living areas and commercial spaces.

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19
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What are the three primary roof designs?

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Pitched roofs; Curved roofs; Flat roofs

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20
Q

What is a curtain wall?

A

Nonbearing exterior walls attached to the outside of the building

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21
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Understand what engineered is in relation to building components.

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Engineered wood products are often used because they are less expensive.

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22
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What are the components of mortar?

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Mortar is a mix of Sand, Lime, Water, And Portland cement

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23
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What is concrete?

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Naturally fire-restrictive material; does not burn or conduct heat well; strong under compression, weak under tension.

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24
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What metal protects metal parts from rust and corrosion?

A

Zinc

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25
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Understand what masonry materials are.

A

Stone, Concrete blocks, And Brick

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26
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What is structural steel?

A

Strongest building material in common use.

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27
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What is combustibility?

A

The property describes whether a material will burn and how quickly it will burn.

28
Q

What are the classifications of tools?

A

Rotating; Prying or spreading; pushing or pulling; striking; cutting; multiple use.

29
Q

Know all the tools, what they’re used for and how they are used.

A

Too much to type, look in the book
All the tools

30
Q

When should documentation be utilized after using a tool?

A

After every use

31
Q

What happens when you use a spring loaded center punch?

A

A striking tool used primarily on cars. This tool can exert a large amount of force on a pinpoint-size portion of tempered automobile glass.

32
Q

What prevents rusting of unpainted metal tool surfaces?

A

Maintenance and wipe downs

33
Q

What is the K tool used for?

A

This tool is used to pull the lock cylinder out of a door, exposing the locking mechanism so it can be unlocked easily.

34
Q

When should we use a hydraulic spreader?

A

Vehicle extrication

35
Q

Understand what happens when combining tools for a use.

A

it becomes more effective and useful for many different reasons

36
Q

What are the parts of a halligan tool?

A

A sharp tapered pick, a blade, and a fork or claw.

37
Q

Which cutting tool requires the most training to use?

A

Machine-powered rescue tools/ hydraulic power tools.

38
Q

Who should we follow when cleaning tools and equipment?

A

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining each piece of equipment

39
Q

What is a coping saw?

A

Used for cutting wood in different directions and circles.

40
Q

What happens when we use a wooden wedge during overhaul?

A

Stops the flow of water from sprinkler heads

41
Q

What is an advantage of the K tool?

A

Used to pull the lock cylinder out of the door, exposing the locking mechanism so it can be unlocked easily; this is a fairly nondestructive process.

42
Q

What is a reciprocating saw?

A

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a battery motor and whose blades move back and forth.

43
Q

What is the goal of salvage operations at a residential fire?

A

Protect as much property as we can

44
Q

What device accomplishes negative pressure ventilation?

A

Negative pressure fan

45
Q

Why should we not paint hand tools?

A

Can cover up damaged areas.

46
Q

What is an overhaul?

A

The final phase is to ensure that all hidden fires are extinguished after the main fire has been suppressed.

47
Q

What is a plaster hook?

A

A long pole with a pointed head and two retractable cutting blades on the side.

48
Q

Understand what rotating tools are.

A

Used to apply rotational force to turn objects

49
Q

When do we use a thermal imaging device?

A

Search and rescue and overhaul finding hidden fires

50
Q

What tools make up irons?

A

Flattened ax and a halligan

51
Q

What ladder should be used for a trench or a manhole rescue?

A

A ladder A-frame.

52
Q

When should we use a ladder belt or a leg lock?

A

To secure yourself to the ladder for working.

53
Q

What is a suitcase carry?

A

Ladder is carried by the top beam at arm’s length, like a suitcase.

54
Q

How often should ground ladders be visually inspected?

A

After every use, start of shift, monthly

55
Q

Before climbing a ladder, we should make sure it is ____.

A

grounded

56
Q

What temperature causes the heat sensor label to change color?

A

300 F

57
Q

How many points of contact should a firefighter maintain with the ladder?

A

3 Points of contact

58
Q

What is the maximum reach for a 28 ft ladder?

A

27ft

59
Q

What is a straight ladder?

A

Single-section, fixed length ladder.

60
Q

How many ladders should be on a pumper?

A

3 - 1 folding ladder, 1 straight hook ladder, 1 extension ladder

61
Q

What does the stop do for a ladder?

A

Keep the fly from disconnecting from the bed and overextending

62
Q

What are staypoles?

A

Long metal poles attached to the top of the bed section that help stabilize an extension ladder

63
Q

What do the beams of a ladder directly support?

A

The rungs

64
Q

What is the maximum personnel load for a fire service ladder?

A

750 lbs

65
Q

What is the ratio of the ladders vertical reach of the butt from the structure?

A

1/4

66
Q

When 2 or more firefighters are carrying a ladder, what should the firefighter close to the butt end do?

A

Cover the butt plate or spike with their hand

67
Q

Which knot is used to tie off a ladder using a halyard?

A

Clove hitch

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