Chapter 11

Question 1

The most common danger is

Answer 1

The spread of smoke and fire throughout these structures because of their openness

Question 2

One and two family dwelling, the most common paths are

Answer 2

The hallways and stairwells

Question 3

Upon arrival at a fire involving a balloon frame home, the incident commander must consider

Answer 3

Extending lines to the fire floor and the attic

Question 4

In an offense of attack, hose lines should be positioned to

Answer 4

Confine the fire from the unburned side

Question 5

Hose lines must also be in a position to

Answer 5

Protect interior paths of egress and stairwells

Question 6

A direct attack on the burning material may be indicated for

Answer 6

A fire that has not reached the free burning stage or in which flashover has not occurred

Question 7

Once the fire is in the free burning stage or flashover stage with in a compartment

Answer 7

An indirect attack may be indicated

Question 8

Confinement of a basement fire comes from

Answer 8

Locating the fire and making a quick attack

Question 9

A primary clue to a basement fire is

Answer 9

Smoke from bottom to top of the structure that is not lifted when the front door is open and ventilation is started

Question 10

If the basement is not venting well, consider

Answer 10

Cutting a hole in the first floor under a window about 1 foot from the wall, then remove the window

Question 11

First floor fires

One of the biggest hazards encountered in first floor fires is

Answer 11

The potential speed of fire spread

Question 12

First floor fires

A second hazard is possible

Answer 12

Complacency of firefighting Crews

Question 13

One of the most critical elements to fire fire safety is

Answer 13

A good size up to determine hazards

Question 14

The Crews should bring the first line

Answer 14

In the front door and proceed directly to the fire area

Question 15

The biggest concern for her safety when fighting fires in upper floors is

Answer 15

The lack of egress

Question 16

If Firefighters enter the building via interior stairs, then

Answer 16

Ladder should be placed to a window and a firefighter made aware of the location of the ladder

Question 17

Upper floor fires

The first hose line

Answer 17

Into the front door is stretched up the stairs to begin to confine/extinguish the fire

Question 18

Upper floor fires

The second hose line

Answer 18

Is a backup line and should be deployed to protect the stairway