Chapter 12

Question 1

The success of containing fires in these buildings is limited at best, as the building contents and construction features lead to very hot and smoky conditions, with an excellent chance of fire spreading to adjoining apartments and floors above

Answer 1

Older Apartments

Question 2

This feature presents fire containment issues. The same can hold true with dumbwaiter shafts and utility shaft as well

Answer 2

A fire originating in an air or light shaft

Question 3

Older Apartment building:

If Occupants are evacuating down the interior stairway, an extreme life hazard to occupants and firefighters is present because?

Answer 3

The size of the stairwell

Question 4

Older Apt buildings:

Access to the basement can be found where?

Answer 4

A staircase located under the main stairway inside the building

Question 5

Older Apt building:

The stairs must be used with balanced judgment

Answer 5

Basement stairs

Question 6

Older apartment:

Horizontal vent, For maximum ventilation open windows?

Answer 6

2/3 from the top and 1/3 from the bottom

Question 7

The benefits of horizontal ventilation are that it:

Answer 7

Allows for interior hose lines to rapidly attack the seat of the fire. Minimizes heat and fire rolling over the attack team. Allows for a thorough search of the fire apartment. Expels products of combustion from the fire area. Introduces fresh air into the fire apartment. Increases survival time of unconscious victims.

Question 8

Newer apt:

These are a tremendous asset to firefighting operations

Answer 8

Transverse stairs

Question 9

Newer apt|

The stairs serve a certain part of the building

Answer 9

Isolated stairs

Question 10

Newer Apt:

The stairs are located in each wing of the building

Answer 10

Wing stairs