Building Construction for the
Fire Service fully solved &
updated (latest version ,
graded A+)
It is essential that you have a working knowledge of how buildings are
designed, constructed, __________, and altered and how they fall into
disrepair. - answer renovated
With regard to language, what is the most critical factor for all fire
departments? - answer Clear communication
At times, the term "withdraw in good order" is used by fire departments. This
is a military term, and its meaning is __________ appropriate in fire scenarios.
- answer not
When using proper terminology, what two elements can you convey? -
answer Building characteristics and building hazards
______________ allows fire fighters to be prepared for the potential hazards of
a fire rather than reacting to it. - answer Conducting prefire plans
What is the basic objective of prefire planning? - answer To consider potential
emergency situations and develop the best possible plans for coping with
them
What technology has been introduced to the fire service and is used during
the preplanning process? - answer GIS
, Which of the following factors has increased the danger to today's fire
fighters? - answer Changes in company staffing and use of lightweight
construction
Which of the following is a use of GIS in prefire planning? - answer Data-
enhanced maps of neighborhood response areas
Before conducting a prefire planning visit, personnel should: - answer make
an appointment.
Which of the following is known as the eternal enemy of every building? -
answer Gravity
Any substitute structural element that is of less mass than the element
previously used to carry an equivalent load is said to be: - answer inherently
less fire resistant.
__________ loads can be accurately calculated, whereas __________ loads are
indeterminate. - answer Dead; live
Uniform "live load" refers to loads distributed over the entire area. Which
load is for a specific large object? - answer Concentrated
What type of load was exerted on the Twin Towers by the jetliner attacks on
September 11, 2001? - answer Impact load
A steel beam resting on a masonry wall is an example of a concentrated
__________ load. - answer dead
A brick that is turned on end is known as what? - answer Header
Fire Service fully solved &
updated (latest version ,
graded A+)
It is essential that you have a working knowledge of how buildings are
designed, constructed, __________, and altered and how they fall into
disrepair. - answer renovated
With regard to language, what is the most critical factor for all fire
departments? - answer Clear communication
At times, the term "withdraw in good order" is used by fire departments. This
is a military term, and its meaning is __________ appropriate in fire scenarios.
- answer not
When using proper terminology, what two elements can you convey? -
answer Building characteristics and building hazards
______________ allows fire fighters to be prepared for the potential hazards of
a fire rather than reacting to it. - answer Conducting prefire plans
What is the basic objective of prefire planning? - answer To consider potential
emergency situations and develop the best possible plans for coping with
them
What technology has been introduced to the fire service and is used during
the preplanning process? - answer GIS
, Which of the following factors has increased the danger to today's fire
fighters? - answer Changes in company staffing and use of lightweight
construction
Which of the following is a use of GIS in prefire planning? - answer Data-
enhanced maps of neighborhood response areas
Before conducting a prefire planning visit, personnel should: - answer make
an appointment.
Which of the following is known as the eternal enemy of every building? -
answer Gravity
Any substitute structural element that is of less mass than the element
previously used to carry an equivalent load is said to be: - answer inherently
less fire resistant.
__________ loads can be accurately calculated, whereas __________ loads are
indeterminate. - answer Dead; live
Uniform "live load" refers to loads distributed over the entire area. Which
load is for a specific large object? - answer Concentrated
What type of load was exerted on the Twin Towers by the jetliner attacks on
September 11, 2001? - answer Impact load
A steel beam resting on a masonry wall is an example of a concentrated
__________ load. - answer dead
A brick that is turned on end is known as what? - answer Header
