Chapter 11
Describe the need for a walk around the fire building during initial size-up. - ANS -One of the most critical elements to fire
fighter safety is a good size up to determine hazards. For example, if an incident commander notices on a walk around
that there is a basement or the house is built with a stem wall and crawl space, this information must be passed on to the
firefighters so they will make sure to check for a floor before entering the structure. It is a basic safety measure for all
firefighters and officers.
(pg227)
\How is the location of a fire in the structure determined during the initial size-up? - ANS -The incident commander can
determine where the fire is most concentrated by walking around the exterior of the structure. Look through windows and
doors for signs of the fire. Look for fire venting from windows. The travel of the fire can be determined by looking at the
concentration of smoke coming from the windows and eaves.
(pg226)
\In balloon-frame construction, what is the inherent construction feature that an incident commander must consider during
a basement fire? - ANS -Search and rescue operations must be started as soon as reasonably possible. As basement
operations begin crews need to conduct a primary search on the upper floors. The number of floors for the building
determines the proper method for search. Basement fires are dangerous to all occupants of the building; however the first
floor should be searched first. The crews must maintain control of the stairs to prevent fire spread.
(pg224)
\List the three principal wood-frame building construction methods found in residential dwellings. - ANS -- Post and Frame
- Balloon Frame
- Platform Frame
(pg214)
Describe the need for a walk around the fire building during initial size-up. - ANS -One of the most critical elements to fire
fighter safety is a good size up to determine hazards. For example, if an incident commander notices on a walk around
that there is a basement or the house is built with a stem wall and crawl space, this information must be passed on to the
firefighters so they will make sure to check for a floor before entering the structure. It is a basic safety measure for all
firefighters and officers.
(pg227)
\How is the location of a fire in the structure determined during the initial size-up? - ANS -The incident commander can
determine where the fire is most concentrated by walking around the exterior of the structure. Look through windows and
doors for signs of the fire. Look for fire venting from windows. The travel of the fire can be determined by looking at the
concentration of smoke coming from the windows and eaves.
(pg226)
\In balloon-frame construction, what is the inherent construction feature that an incident commander must consider during
a basement fire? - ANS -Search and rescue operations must be started as soon as reasonably possible. As basement
operations begin crews need to conduct a primary search on the upper floors. The number of floors for the building
determines the proper method for search. Basement fires are dangerous to all occupants of the building; however the first
floor should be searched first. The crews must maintain control of the stairs to prevent fire spread.
(pg224)
\List the three principal wood-frame building construction methods found in residential dwellings. - ANS -- Post and Frame
- Balloon Frame
- Platform Frame
(pg214)
