Single Family Dwelling

Question 1

What is significant about balloon-frame construction? (pg. 5) JH

Answer 1

There are no fire stops between floors, which ease rapid fire spread.

Question 2

What is the typical range of size for a McMansion/Estate home? (pg. 6) JH

Answer 2

3000 – 6000 Sq Ft.

Question 3

What is a major benefit of ‘Platform Construction’? (pg. 9) JH

Answer 3

Fire stops between each floor.

Question 4

Interior doors that swing outward, usually indicate what? (pg. 15) JH

Answer 4

The presence of a closet or stairs to an upper/lower level.

Question 5

When is it appropriate for the EMS Unit to engage in fireground activities? (pg. 19) JH

Answer 5

When it is staffed with two firefighters, there is no need to treat civilians, and or injured occupant… per the IC

Question 6

What units make up a tanker taskforce? (pg. 21) JH

Answer 6

3 Tankers, 1 Engine, 1 BC

Question 7

How much room should units arriving after the truck companies leave for ground ladder deployment? (pg. 22) JH

Answer 7

50

Question 8

What two key characteristics make basement fires particularly dangerous? (pg. 30) JH

Answer 8

Limited access points and unimpeded impingement on the floor above.

Question 9

Cocklofts are considered the space under a ______ roof. (pg. 35) JH

Answer 9

Flat

Question 10

What is the typical weight rating of pull-down stairs in a house? (pg. 37) JH

Answer 10

250 lbs

Question 11

When battling a wind driven fire, from which direction should you begin your attack? (pg. 39) JH

Answer 11

With the wind at your back.

Question 12

If the Rescue arrives ahead of or simultaneously with the first truck, what is their assignment? (pg. 43) JH

Answer 12

Force Entry and Primary Search

Question 13

How do Split Level homes differ from Split Foyer homes? (pg. 4) JH

Answer 13

The main entrance sits between the upper and lower floor, versus the entrance being at the foyer level.

Question 14

What size of dimensional lumber is used for framing walls? (pg. 11) JH

Answer 14

2” x 4”

Question 15

Floor joist are generally of what three types? (pg. 12) JH

Answer 15

Dimensional Lumber, Truss, and Plywood I-Beams

Question 16

What two window types are used in single family dwellings? (pg. 13) JH

Answer 16

Double-Hung and Sliding-Sash Types

Question 17

What dimensions are minimally required of a window well for basement windows? (pg. 13) JH

Answer 17

36” x 36”

Question 18

Will two 1 ¾ inch handlines flow more GPMs than a single 2 ½ inch handline? (pg. 20) JH

Answer 18

YES

Question 19

What is the purpose of the additional 50’ pony section of LDH on the engine company? (pg. 23) JH

Answer 19

This allows the engine company to position out of the way of the truck company for their prime positioning.

Question 20

In the event of a deck fire, what are the priorities? (pg. 29) JH

Answer 20

Apply water to the deck, soffit, and eaves.

Question 21

This style home is usually one story and may or may not have a basement. Typically has open floor plan, and often have large extended eaves. (pg.2) FC

Answer 21

Rancher or Ramble

Question 22

This style home typically 1 ½ stories, the top floor will contain knee walls and may contain dormers. (pg.2) FC

Answer 22

Cape Cod

Question 23

This style home typically incorporate 3 level design. Front entry to an interior level that is positioned between upper and lower floors. (pg.3) FC

Answer 23

Split Level

Question 24

Wood framed SFD built prior to the 1930s may utilized what type of construction method? (pg.7) FC

Answer 24

Balloon-Framed

Question 25

SFD roof decking is typically constructed with __ x __ plywood sheathing or particleboard. (pg.8) FC

Answer 25

4’ x 8’

Question 26

Types of insulation typically found in attic are fiberglass, wood cellulose, rigid plastic foam, or ________. (pg.9) FC

Answer 26

Blown-In material

Question 27

Most SFD have either __ or __ inch on center studs constructed of 2” x 4” lumber. (pg.10) FC

Answer 27

16 / 24

Question 28

Basement load bearing walls typically support ___ to ___ floor joists. (pg.11) FC

Answer 28

Side to Side

Question 29

Engineered I-beams exposed to fire can fail withing ___ minutes. (pg.11) FC

Answer 29

5

Question 30

True or False: Most fire-related fatalities in the US occur in SFDs. (pg.14) FC

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Where do most fires in SFDs start? (pg.14) FC

Answer 31

Vicinity of cooking or heating appliances

Question 32

A typical SFD home has a low fire load, requiring ____gpm per 100 sqft. (pg.14) FC

Answer 32

10gpm

Question 33

What 3 situations should cue the IC to request a second alarm? (pg.16) FC

Answer 33

Known Resources / Fire in 2 separate and adjacent SFDs / Fire in Estate

Question 34

A large SFD, or one with hoarding conditions, may have medium fire load. This requires __gmp per 100 sqft. (pg.18) FC

Answer 34

20

Question 35

____ extend the ends of rafters or trusses of a pitched roof over exterior walls. They are often enclosed by nailing boards the ends, and soffit to the underside. (pg.21) FC

Answer 35

Eaves

Question 36

What is the most operationally efficient position for extinguishing attic fires? (pg.21) FC

Answer 36

Open the top floor ceiling and attack the fire horizontally

Question 37

For a basement fire, where should second line be placed? (pg.24) FC

Answer 37

Up the interior basement stairs, protect occupants and FFs on upper floors and prevent spread up the stairs

Question 38

For garage fire, where should second line deploy? (pg.27) FC

Answer 38

Through the buildings main entrance to check for extension

Question 39

List the 5 conditions needed for wind driven fire. (pg.28) FC

Answer 39

Fire in structure / failed or opened window or exterior door in fire area / wind outside structure / secondary failed opening remote from fire area / unobstructed flow path from fire area to secondary failed opening

Question 40

What is minimal assignment (Units) for SFD fire dispatch? (pg.32) FC

Answer 40

4E / 2T / 1R / 1 Transport Unit / 2BC / 1EMS Supervisor

Question 41

Tanker task for consist of what? (pg.32) FC

Answer 41

3K / 1E / 1BC