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Test 12 Flashcards

1
Q

Where should the first engine be placed at the private dwelling fire?

A. In front of the fire building
B. Just past the exposure building
C. Just past the fire building
D. In front of the exposure building

A

C. Just past the fire building

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2
Q

What is always the first concern when making any ventilation opening?

A. Opening location
B. Size of the cut
C. Timing
D. Member safety

A

D. Member safety

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3
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What pitch roof can a power saw be used to make the ventilation opening cut?

A. 15 to 20 degree
B. 30-35 degree
C. 25-30 degree
D. 20-25 degree

A

A. 15-20 degree

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4
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Where should cuts be made to inspect for balloon framing if a serious cellar fire is encountered in an older home?

A. Cellar wall
B. Rooftop
C. Interior walls
D. Outside walls

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D. Outside walls

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5
Q

How many joists does the quick cut span?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

A

A. One

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6
Q

How many means of escape must personnel have as a minimum when cutting roof ventilation openings?

A. Three
B. Two
C. Four
D. One

A

B. Two

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7
Q

What makes the electricity generating photovoltaic solar panels dangerous to firefighters?

A. They create a draft
B. they remain energized
C. They are unstable
D. They break away from the roof

A

B. they remain energized

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8
Q

What is the most serious defect found in the multistory home?

A. Lack of adequate partitioning
B. Lack of code for interior finishes
C. Lack of an enclosed stairway
D. Lack of adequate roofing materials

A

C. Lack of an enclosed stairway

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9
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What must the emphasis be on for truck companies at a private dwelling fire?

A. Exposure protection
B. Search and rescue
C. Ventilation
D. Fire extinguishment

A

B. Search and rescue

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10
Q

What is used today for covering roofs?

A. Tongue and groove boards
B. Decking planks
C. Furring strips
D. Plywood

A

D. Plywood

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11
Q

What is considered one thing that private dwelling design has in its favor?

A. Pitched roof
B. Low occupant load
C. Vaulted ceiling height
D. Small room side

A

D. Small room side

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12
Q

What is the minimum number of personnel that should be assigned to roof ventilation operations?

A. Five
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four

A

C. Two

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13
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What is the best method of establishing a water supply to feed the attack lines at a private dwelling fire?

A. Reverse lay of large diameter hose from the hydrant to the engine
B. Inline stretch of large diameter hose from the hydrant into the fire
C. Inline stretch of large diameter hose from the fire to the hydrant
D. Reverse lay of large diameter hose from the fire to the hydrant

A

B. Inline stretch of large diameter hose from the hydrant into the fire

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14
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Who will be responsible for search and rescue operations with an initial crew of six at a private dwelling fire?

A. Hydrant personnel
B. Ladder crew
C. Attack line crew
D. Chauffeur

A

C. Attack line crew

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15
Q

What is used to reduce lateral fire spread and speed up the advance of the hoseline?

A. Using fog stream
B. Horizontal ventilation
C. Roof ventilation
D. Salvage operations

A

C. Roof ventilation

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16
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Below what story do the majority of fires in a private dwelling begin?

A. First
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Second

A

D. Second

17
Q

In which fire would roof ventilation be considered necessary?

A. Kitchen
B. First floor
C. Attic space
D. Wall space

A

C. Attic space

18
Q

Where on the peaked roof should the ventilation opening be made to allow for the most hot gas release?

A. Near the edging
B. Along a joint
C. In the center of the angle
D. Close to the peak

A

D. Close to the peak

19
Q

How many lines should be planned for at a private dwelling fire?

A. One
B. Two
C. Four
D. Three

A

D. Three

20
Q

Which part of the roof serves to keep the weather out of the structure?

A. Weather stripping
B. Shingles
C. Sheathing
D. Paper

A

B. Shingles

21
Q

Where should examination holes be made when a cellar fire is encountered in a balloon frame structure?

A. On the first floor over each window space
B. On the top floor in each bay between the studs
C. On the first floor in each bay between the studs
D. On the top floor over each window space

A

C. On the first floor in each bay between the studs

22
Q

What was used to attach shingles on older homes?

A. Cross beams
B. Decking planks
C. tongue and groove boards
D. Furring strips

A

D. Furring strips

23
Q

What should be done first when venting a tile roof?

A. Attack the sheathing
B. Separate the members
C. Remove the tiles
D. Cut the roof supports

A

C. Remove the tiles

24
Q

How many well trained members who are there to work should be able to handle an average house fire where there is no major involvement of such blind spaces as attics or cocklofts?

A. 12-16
B. 6-10
C. 2-4
D. 10-15

A

B. 6-10

25
Q

Which two things should the line be used for when fire is on the outside of the structure?

A. Darken down the fire and cover exposures
B. Darken down the fire and clear the roof
C. Darken down the fire and sweep the eaves
D. Darken down the fire and protect the entrance

A

C. Darken down the fire and sweep the eaves

26
Q

Where should the first line be positioned to get water in a multistory private dwelling?

A. Entryway
B. Bedrooms
C. Staircase
D. Living area

A

C. Staircase

27
Q

Where should the first hoseline be stretched when fire is found traveling up a balloon frame wall with fire in the cellar?

A. Roof of the structure
B. Seat of the fire in the cellar
C. Top floor of the structure
D. On the first floor of the building

A

B. Seat of the fire in the cellar

28
Q

What should be done if solar panels are encountered on a roof that needs to be ventilated?

A. Make the hole elsewhere
B. Remove the panels
C. Cut through the panels
D. Abandon the ventilation

A

A. Make the hole elsewhere

Normans fire officer handbook of tactics (7 decks)

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