Mid Rise Flashcards

0
Q

When an exterior fire is encountered on arrival a quick knock down of the fire from the exterior must be performed…

A

Prior to crews entering the building

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Q

Many mid-rise building use NFPA 13R residential sprinkler systems. These sprinkler heads are designed to…

A

Contain fires but not completely extinguish them

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2
Q

A mid-rise building is ___________ from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupible floor.

A

3 to 6 stories but less than 75 feet

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3
Q

Fire Department personnel should consider that the best way to control occupants and maintain their safety may be to have them ______.

A

Protect in place

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4
Q

The presence of ______ can greatly affect fire spread and create an exposure problem.

A

Combustible siding

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5
Q

There are two purposes for the line above the fire. The first is to protect the company performing the primary search of the floor above and the second is to ________.

A

Extinguish any vertical extension

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Q

In situations where fire is visible from the soffit area, personnel should first _________ before advancing an interior attack.

A

Perform a quick sweep of the soffit

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7
Q

The fire unit and the unit _______ are the highest priority areas for search.

A

Above

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8
Q

Which engine company is responsible for obtaining a secondary water supply?

A

Third engine

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9
Q

Construction of mid-rise buildings has place multiple families, _____ or both under one roof.

A

Commercial occupancies

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10
Q

The fourth-due engine company’s responsibility on a mid-rise building fire is to complete the secondary water supply and ______.

A

RIT

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11
Q

Personnel from the first due truck will bring the minimum tool complement of radios, hand lights, a set of irons, a hydraulic door opener, hooks, _______, a thermal imager and a lifeline pack.

A

2 1/2 gallon water can

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12
Q

Personnel may choose to stretch pre-connected lines from the engine when the fire is located…

A

Below grade or on the first, second or third floor

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13
Q

Before any water is allowed to flow from a master stream all personnel must…

A

Be relocated and accounted for in a safe area

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14
Q

Primary search of which units take priority of all other areas for search…

A

The fire unit and unit above the fire

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15
Q

Elevators in mid-rise may be used if…

A

A unit has climbed the stairs, assessed the fire situation and advises command that the elevators can be safely

16
Q

The first due truck at a mid-rise fire shall position…

A

On side Alpha or the side with fire showing

17
Q

What unit is responsible for deploying a tagline from the attack stairway?

A

The rescue squad

18
Q

Ventilation of mid-rise structure is most often accomplished via…

A

Horizontally via windows and balcony doors

19
Q

Fire load in a commercial mid-rise is considered…

A

Moderate and requires a fire flow of 20 GPM per 100 square feet

20
Q

A mid-rise building is _____ to ______ stories in height but has less than 75 feet from the lowest level of fire department vehicle access to the floor of the highest occupible story.

A

3, 6

21
Q

On a flat roof the area above the ceiling and below the roof deck is called…

A

Cockloft

22
Q

Which of the below windows are extremely dangerous to egress?

A

Casement

23
Q

Which of the below balcony types generally project out over the load- bearing walls; this balcony is open to the exterior on three sides and extends away from the building

A

Cantilevered balcony

24
Q

Many buildings use NFPA _____ residential sprinkler systems.

A

13R

25
Q

The fire load in commercial occupancies is considered moderate and requires a flow of ___ GPM per ___ square feet of involved area.

A

20 per 100

26
Q

If the decision is made to use high-rise assignments for a mid-rise, the officer should request?

A

An additional Engine

27
Q

The basic ventilation tactics used in mid-rise buildings include…

A

Horizontal, Vertical and Mechanical