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| a master stream exceeds what gpm |
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| what is the number 1 priority of engine and truck companies respectivly. |
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Locate the fire p101
rescue p109 |
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| Ladders to the roof should extend how many rungs above the roof |
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| Interior doors that open outward mean what |
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Dwellings means a closet
Commercial means utility area |
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| what must FF's be taught to do when they hear the sound of breaking glass |
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| Slope their shoulders downward to allow glass to slide off |
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| a vent hole should be done with the wind to the back and preferabley 1 large hole of what size |
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4x4 small roof
8x12 large roof |
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| How do you use a nozzle to hydraulically ventilate |
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| fog pattern covering 90% of opening |
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when can a trench cut be attempted
where should the observation hole be cut |
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after the initial vent hole is cut
Between the initial hole and a location near where the trench will be placed |
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| observation holes can be of any shape the most common are? |
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Kerf(a single blade cut(
Triangular |
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| Trench cuts should be how far apart and where should perpendicular cuts be made |
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| 30-36 inches apart with perpendicular cuts every 3 feet |
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| On scene when should the power saw first be started |
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| Fire resistive construction is what type |
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| Noncombustable/Limited combustible is what type of construction |
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| Ordinary is what type of construction |
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| Heavy timber is what type of construction? |
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| frame construction is considered what type of construction? |
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| frame construction is considered what type of construction? |
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| When steel is heated it expands how much? |
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| 9.5 inches per 100 feet. A rule of thumb is 1 inch expansion for every 10 feet of material |
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| steel decking on steel bar joist, layered on top with insulation roofing paper,tar seal, gravel. |
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| What is a common problem in Built type roofs when the tar vapor seal is heated up? |
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| The tar breaks down in a flamable Gas and can burn on the underside of the roof undetected |
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| Steel bar joists can be how far apart |
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| A 30 degree cut on the end of each joist, which allows the floor to collapse without pushing the walls out |
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| what are the two types of wood truss construction and how are they defined? |
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| Lightweight and Timber Truss which is caracterized by a minimum size of 4X6. |
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| what id the most important factor in determining whether a building will fail under fire conditions |
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What is the weakest point on a truss roof.
What is the major problem with the use of steel in truss construction |
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Anchor points especially where hey don't contact the wood
It will fail readily under fire conditions |
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| Metal surface fasteners (Gusset plates) will fail when the depth of char exceeds |
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| What are the three basic types of wall Collapse |
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90 Degree
Inward outward
Curtain
p196 |
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| What percentage of a walls height is used to predict its Collapse zone |
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| What is the type of collapse that causes the most firefighter injuries |
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Localized interior collapse
p213 |
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| What is a prime consideration in Shoring operations |
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| Do not force the shoring in place p228 |
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| what are the ornamental plates that can be seen on the exterior of an exterior wall usually type 3 const |
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| What does plaster sliding off the walls indicate and what should happen if you see this. |
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| Its caused by a twisting movement of the building and warns of collapse imminent. Evacuate immediately |
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| What are the 4 types of floor collapse |
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pancake
V-type
lean to
unsupported floor collapse
p227 |
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| How does OSHA define an IDLH atmosphere |
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| Fires that are beyond the incipient stage Immediately dangerous to life and health. p244 |
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| Can firefighters be inside a structure and still be in compliance with two in Two Out. |
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| Yes because the rule governs entry into an IDLH not a structure per se. p244 |
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| Explain first in first out |
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| The first arriving unit is the first to leave the scene. This Allows for even workload, due to fatigue. p248 |
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| What is the role of the safety Officer |
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| To observe operations and act as a risk manager. p231 |
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| Most 30 minute scba cylinders have how much usable air. |
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| A PAR (personnel accountability report) should be taken when |
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| Routinely to insure accuracy of where personnel are operating and during drastic changes:building collapse, shift from offense to defense, emergency evac. p244 |
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