Townhouse

Question 0

A tanker task force consists of…

Answer 0

3 tankers, 1 engine, 1 battalion chief

Question 1

Townhouse construction is typically…

Answer 1

Lightweight frame

Question 2

Second engine on a townhouse fire is responsible for…

Answer 2

Ensure a water supply, ensure first line is operational and deploy second line

Question 3

On an exterior fire that is extending into the dwelling where the first line is deployed and operating effectively, the second hose line shall be deployed to…

Answer 3

The interior of the dwelling

Question 4

For a heavily involved situation that may require the use of elevated streams the turntable of the first truck should be positioned…

Answer 4

In front of the most threatened exposure

Question 5

Laddering at a fire in a townhouse should be done to…

Answer 5

All available sides if all floors above ground with attention given to bedroom windows

Question 6

In the event of a deck fire the priority should be to get a hose line…

Answer 6

On the deck side of the structure to extinguish the deck, soffit and eaves

Question 7

The most common style of window in townhouse today are…

Answer 7

Double hung sliding sash

Question 8

The first due engine officer shall communicate the following via radio…

Answer 8

On-scene, layout, size-up, 360 lap and situation report

Question 9

When the second due truck is unable to position in the rear or in a position to cover the rear, the second due truck shall position…

Answer 9

On side Alpha in front of an uncovered exposure

Question 10

A _______ is a townhouse consisting of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by the Side Charlie wall.

Answer 10

Back-to-back

Question 11

A _______ is a townhouse consisting of two stacked dwellings (one over the other). These are usually two-level occupancies over one-level occupancies.

Answer 11

Over-under

Question 12

A ______ is a building construction style that can be inclusive of various types of townhouse style (piggyback, back-to-back, over-under) under one roof.

Answer 12

Hybrid

Question 13

Masonry firewalls can be seen from the exterior if _______ extend through the roof.

Answer 13

Parapets

Question 14

______ windows create a special hazard to firefighters, they have steel frames set in concrete or masonry.

Answer 14

Casement

Question 15

The ______ allows quick spread of fire and products of combustion to the floors above.

Answer 15

Open stairwell

Question 16

Fire spread to ______ is a major concern.

Answer 16

Attached exposures

Question 17

As a general rule, certain situations should cue the officer to request a second alarm, these include; known resources, fire in two separate occupancies, fire in the attic space or ________ of the townhouse.

Answer 17

Fire on more than one level

Question 18

If rear access is not available, the third-arriving engine should position at the end of the row closest to the involved unit to ensure hoselines can be placed to ______.

Answer 18

Side Charlie

Question 19

An easy way to answer or transmit a progress report is the CAN report; CAN stands for Conditions, ________ and Needs.

Answer 19

Actions

Question 20

What type of townhouse consists of two or more occupancies under one roof connected by the side Charlie wall?

Answer 20

Back-to-back

Question 21

Which of the below is a multi-story dwelling attached to at least two other dwellings and typically will have a common cockloft under a flat roof?

Answer 21

Row-house

Question 22

In residential townhouses inward opening interior doors typically lead to what?

Answer 22

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Question 23

In residential townhouses outward opening interior doors typically lead to what?

Answer 23

Basement stairs and closets

Question 24

In townhouse fires, fire flow estimates will be based on flow rate of ____ GPM per _____ square feet of involved area.

Answer 24

10, 100

Question 25

For townhouse fires what situation should cue the officer-in-command to request a second alarm?

Answer 25

Known rescues

Question 26

The minimum resources assigned to incidents of reported fires in townhouses or row houses are…

Answer 26

4 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 Rescue Squad, 1 EMS Unit, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 EMS Supervisor and 1 Command Aide

Question 27

No more than how many hose lines should be stretched through any one entrance into a building?

Answer 27

2

Question 28

For basement fires the preferred point of attack for the initial hand line is…

Answer 28

Exterior access with a straight or solid stream

Question 29

Attics are considered…

Answer 29

Space under a gabled roof