BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
How many different Construction Types are there?
Five
This is the primary user interface for the SCBA electronics and displays information about the remaining air, battery life and thermal information.
Command must do this when arriving on scene and utilize this information to develop an Incident Actual Plan.
Scene Size-Up
Ventilation helps prevent this from occurring, which is a simultaneous ignition of almost all combustible materials in an enclosed space.
Flashover
2 personnel and one handline.
What is the presence of large amounts of combustible materials called? Hint: Its common in commercial and storage facilities and may override fire sprinkler capabilities.
Fire Loading
When the air pressure indicator turns red, what percentage of air do you have remaining?
35%
This will be used to specifically identify and keep track of members operating at an emergency scene.
Personnel Accountability System (PAS)
Ventilation should only occur after _____________ are ready to move in and attack the fire.
Hoseline Crews
What does IDLH stand for?
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Give an example of a Type IV Heavy Timber constructoin?
Older Factories, Mills, Warehouses, Churches
What is the part of the SCBA called that shows light indicators in your mask for remaining air?
Heads Up Display or HUD
What are the three types of Command Modes listed in FMI 301 that can be utilized on an incident?
Offensive, Defensive, and Transitional
This type of ventilation utilizes fans that blow air into the structure to help remove smoke.
Positive Pressure
The IDLH for an ARFF is this many feet from the exterior portion of the aircraft?
75 feet
Which type of Building Construction has "almost unlimited potential for fire extension within the structure"?
Type V
This is a pneumatic manifold that allows two users to connect and share intermediate air pressure. It contains both a male and female connection.
ExtendAire II
This term shall be used as a designator to clear radio traffic and can be declared by any member of the department (FMI 301).
Name two signs of a potential backdraft situation
little to no visible flame
dense yellowish-gray or black smoke that appears to "breathe" or puff
extreme heat causing windows to stain, crack, or rattle
What is the NFPA standard for Rapid Intervention Crew Training?
NFPA 1407
In lightweight Truss Construction if one truss member fails the entire truss will fail, how long can it take for members to fail?
5-10 minutes
This can be utilized by Rapid Intervention Crews for emergency filling operations?
Remote Quick Fill (UAC)
According to FMI 301, a fully qualified _____ is required to be established at ALL incidents and may be filled by the Incident Commanders until able to be staffed seperately.
Incident Safety Officer
What is it called when you utilize roof openings (created or existing) to allow for heated gases and smoke to escape?
Vertical Ventilation
Name two pieces of equipment AT MINIMUM should be prepositioned with the RIC for immediate use if necessary.
MSA Rescueaire II RIT Air Supply
Appropriate Hand Tools (Set of Irons)
Webbing
Flashlights