Building Construction
This type of roof construction is dangerous when exposed to fire conditions
What is Truss Roof Construction
Where should salvage covers should be placed first to protect property.
What is The floor below the fire
Slow moving white smoke is an indication of this stage of a fire.
What is the incipient stage.
Aerial Apparatus place on scene should always be done when?
What is at the beginning of the Incident Planning
The main task for a RIT team after locating a down firefighter.
What is getting them on air
This type of building construction has no built-in Fire Stops
What is Balloon Frame Construction
Firefighters should try to stand here when pulling ceilings
What is in or close to a doorway
Smoke coming from openings in the building and being pulled back in is and indication that this may occur.
What is a Backdraft
When raising an aerial device, the officer and crew should always check for this.
What is Overhead Obstructions
This is the term used by a firefighter who is lost or in trouble.
What is MAYDAY
These pieces of metal hold a wooden truss together.
What are Gusset Plates
This should be used to stop the flow of water from an individual sprinkler head.
What is a wedge or sprinkler stop
Fast moving smoke indicates this stage of a fire.
What is fully developed (free burning) stage
To prevent overloading an aerial device, you should always follow these.
What are Manufacturer's Recommendations
This is the information that should be transmitted over the radio by the firefighter who has declared a MAYDAY.
What is L-U-N-A-R, L-I-P, C-A-N
This "Type" of Building Construction utilizes Heavy Timbers.
What is Type IV Construction (type 4 construction)
Peeling wallpaper, Blistering paint, and Smoke seeping from cracks....
What are signs of a possible hidden fire in walls
The most common hazardous substance in smoke that is a product of combustion...
What is Carbon Monoxide
Ventilating of upper floor windows can be performed by an aerial device using this.
What is a Master Stream Nozzle
This type of knot can be used to vertically remove a downed firefighter through a hole in the floor.
What is a Handcuff Knot
Vertical shafts in office building are usually found here
What is The Center Of The Building
This will probably be located in the area of the most charring after a fire.
What is the point of fire origin
Turbulent black smoke exiting the building indicates this is about to occur.
What is a Flash Over
On Aerial Apparatus, deploying the outriggers shorter than normal operation is also commonly known as this.......
What is "Short Jacking"
Two items that every member of a RIT team should carry with them when searching for a downed firefighter...
What is a portable radio and a hand light.