Overview questions and answers
Fully Developed Stage ✔✔Fire spreads extensively, peak temperature reached.
Decay Stage ✔✔Fire intensity decreases as fuel is consumed.
Conduction ✔✔Heat transfer through direct contact of materials.
Convection ✔✔Heat transfer via movement of fluids or gases.
Radiation ✔✔Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.
Rollover ✔✔Flame spread from heated gases at ceiling.
Flashover ✔✔Simultaneous ignition of all combustible materials.
Backdraft ✔✔Explosion from oxygen entering hot gas-filled room.
Building Code Changes ✔✔Classification updates from J-1 to R-1 in 2008.
Training Frequency ✔✔1 hour quarterly for Group R, semiannual for others.
Occupancy Limits ✔✔BES required for buildings under 100 or 500 people.
Special Fire Dangers ✔✔Includes rollover, flashover, and backdraft risks.FLSD ✔✔Fire
Life Safety Director, oversees fire safety protocols.
Certification Requirements ✔✔3 years full-time employment, 18 months in field.
T-89 Certification ✔✔Specific certification for hotels and buildings.
Building Evacuation Supervisor (BES) ✔✔Monitors fire command center for small
buildings.
Emergency Action Plan ✔✔Plan executed by trained employees during emergencies.
Fire Life Safety Warden ✔✔Leads evacuations, provides info to fire command.
Deputy Warden ✔✔Assists FLS Warden in their absence.