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Single family Dwelling- MT Flashcards

1
Q

___ is a detached structure constructed to house 1 or more families in a single residence and 1-3 stories

A

single family dwelling

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2
Q

___ style home is usually 2 stories above ground. Bedrooms second flor and rest on main floor.

A

Colonial

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3
Q

___or___ are usually 1 story with large extended eaves and large windows

A

Ranch or rambler

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4
Q

Size up information

A 
BCOLLEEAN
Building type
construction type/ command statement
occupant status
LAP 360
Label building and line
exposure
evident
assign all units
number
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5
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size up information water NBC EE OLLA

A 
water report
number of floors
building type
construction type
evident
exposures
occupant status
lap
label building and line
assign all units
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6
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___ style home has 1.5 stories above ground and contain _____?

A

Cape code

knee walls and dormers

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7
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____ style has stairs at the foyer level, living quarters could be expected on the basement level

A

Split foyer

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8
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_____ style has 2 or 3 levels, bedrooms on second floor and stairs when entering that lead up and downstairs.

A

split level

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9
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___ construction is built with long studs that run from basement to the attic

A

Balloon frame

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10
Q

___ style is a variation or several different styles, two different occupancies separated by a fire wall

A

Hybrid

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11
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Square footage of 3,000-6,000 sq ft usually, large open attics, HVAC component in the attic
Consideration should be given to ____

A

McMansion/ Estate homes

Have another company report from all available sides

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12
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____ are close proximity, less than 10’ and has a higher potential for collapse

A

Cluster homes

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13
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Type of construction which the exterior walls, bearing walls, columns, beams, etc., are ____ frame constructions

A

wood frame, type 5

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14
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Style of wood frame where each is build on a platform, providing fire stopping.

A

Platform construction

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15
Q

Most attics are used for storage only access is gained through?

A

scuttle in hallway
pulldown stairway
constructed stairway

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16
Q

what must be opened early to check for extension and may serve as a storage area?

A

Knee walls

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17
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Floor beams are generally 2 types

A

Wood timbers

Steel I beams/ or engineered since 2000’s

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18
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What type of window must we be cognizant of that’ll lead to elevated heat?

A

triple thickness

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19
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Type of windows from the 40-60’s and must be noted during the size up; egress windows must be noted too.

A

casement windows

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20
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Newer style security bars/ grates should have

A

quick- release devices to be used without a key

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21
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Exterior doors are ____ opening along with bedroom and bath while ____ are outward.

A

Inward

closest or stairs leading to a bedroom

22
Q

Fire rating on doors in garages leading inside?

A

20 minute with self closing device

23
Q

What walls are generally load bearing on households?

A

2 exterior, 1 interion that usually the long one.

24
Q

Most deaths in structure fires occur in?

A

single family dwellings

25
Q

How to tell where a fuel tank is in a structure or gas meter

A

Fill pipe and outside vent

vent and possibly a gray gas pipe going inside

26
Q

the greatest collapse potential?

A

fires in the basement attacking the vital structural supports under the 1st floor

27
Q

The potential for life loss is the most prominent in?

A

Residential occupancies

28
Q

Tankers task force?

A

3 tankers
1 engine
1 chief

29
Q

Keep ____ feet away from the back of the truck to allow for ground ladder deployment?

A

50’

30
Q

First due engine should lay supply line, and ?

A

Location and method should be communicated to the second- due engine company.

31
Q

size- up is a continuous process and includes?

A 
Pre-incident
pre arrival
on scene report
360
situation report
interion size up
ongoing size up
32
Q

an on scene report shall paint a picture of building type and conditions and?

A

Position of first arriving apparatus, what’s evident on arrival, occupancy type, exposure concerns

33
Q

Interion tactics shall not commence until a ___ is received?

A

report from side charlie

34
Q

an easy way to answer or transmit a progress report is?

A

Conditions
actions
needs

35
Q

Attack line should be made from the ___ side, however the forcible entry task remains the responsibility of the ____

A

unburned side

truck or rescue

36
Q

No more then ___ handlines should be stretched though any one entrance

A

2

37
Q

Back-up line if not needed to back up primary line may be?

A

used as line above the fire

38
Q

Attic fires can be rapidly knocked down from exterior by?

A

soffit attack or sweeping the eaves

39
Q

what to do if the door to the basement cant be closed?

A

narrow fog pattern aimed at the ceiling over the stairway

40
Q

what’s the last option to attack a basement fire

A

interior basement stairs

41
Q

when flammable liquids are involved use?

A

dry chemical extinguisher

42
Q

the space under a gabled roof?

A

attics

43
Q

the space under a flat roof

A

cocklofts

44
Q

with attic fires to slow the lateral spread early ___ should be considered

A

roof ventilations

45
Q

pull-down stairs shouldn’t be used when ____ and rated to ____

A

exposed to fire

250LBS

46
Q

the standard gable roof design tends to burn away, it represents a relatively ____ collapse hazard. Operate in areas such as hallways bathrooms and bedrooms

A

low catastrophic

47
Q

Wind driven fires can exist with exterior winds as low as

A

10-20 MPH

48
Q

wind driven fires

if interior attack is warranted, personal should have wind at their

A

backs

49
Q

wind driven fires

should only perform horizontal ventilation if?

A

directed by command

50
Q

all lightweight roof operations, members are supported from?

A

roof ladder or aerial device

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