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Private dwellings are primarily constructed with _______.
Private dwellings are primarily constructed with _______.
Peaked roofs
Proper roof ventilation will actually limit overall fire damage by reducing ______ spread of the fire and by speeding up the advance of the hoseline and extinguishment efforts
Proper roof ventilation will actually limit overall fire damage by reducing ______ spread of the fire and by speeding up the advance of the hoseline and extinguishment efforts
Lateral
Search, _____, attack, salvage and _____ are all facilitated by being able to enter and operate in better conditions
Search, _____, attack, salvage and _____ are all facilitated by being able to enter and operate in better conditions
Rescue, overhaul
Generally if fire hasn’t extended into the area directly _____ the roof, then _____ window ventilation will be sufficient
Generally if fire hasn’t extended into the area directly _____ the roof, then _____ window ventilation will be sufficient
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If a member wants to ventilate a window on from the outside who has to clear it?
If a member wants to ventilate a window on from the outside who has to clear it?
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It would take Atleast ___ FFs to open a roof quickly and because fire is remote from the roof, little would be gained.
It would take Atleast ___ FFs to open a roof quickly and because fire is remote from the roof, little would be gained.
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Early ______ of the presence of fire in an attic or cockloft is crucial. If fire enters these spaces, the roof must be opened, even if this means calling additional resources to get the job done
Early ______ of the presence of fire in an attic or cockloft is crucial. If fire enters these spaces, the roof must be opened, even if this means calling additional resources to get the job done
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Problems encountered in roof ventilation are due to _____ roof style, the ____ of which makes it difficult to walk on
Problems encountered in roof ventilation are due to _____ roof style, the ____ of which makes it difficult to walk on
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So, __in. Lumber, spaced _-24in on center is common for roof joist. You may even encounter ___ in many older homes. _____ wood (2x4s) gusset plate trusses, and plywood I beams can be found in many new buildings
So, __in. Lumber, spaced _-24in on center is common for roof joist. You may even encounter ___ in many older homes. _____ wood (2x4s) gusset plate trusses, and plywood I beams can be found in many new buildings
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On older homes, the sheathing is commonly only ___ in furring strips nailed to the joist, _ in on center
On older homes, the sheathing is commonly only ___ in furring strips nailed to the joist, _ in on center
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In the next phase of construction, the furring strips where replaced with ___ in tongue and groove boards for sheathing.
In the next phase of construction, the furring strips where replaced with ___ in tongue and groove boards for sheathing.
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The latest method(plywood, OSB) construction offers the same or less stability as tongue and groove, but it can be much more difficult to ___. Plywood resist chopping with an ___
The latest method(plywood, OSB) construction offers the same or less stability as tongue and groove, but it can be much more difficult to ___. Plywood resist chopping with an ___
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Many times a layer of ____ roofing material or ____ is applied between the sheathing and shingles as a barrier to moisture
Many times a layer of ____ roofing material or ____ is applied between the sheathing and shingles as a barrier to moisture
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Many building codes across the country reflect the ______ potential of wood shingles, mandating their replacement with ____ shingles or some other slow burning material.
Many building codes across the country reflect the ______ potential of wood shingles, mandating their replacement with ____ shingles or some other slow burning material.
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The ____ of members preforming the task is always the first concern. The _____ of the roof plays a key role, determining the need for roof ladders, platform baskets of aerial ladders.
The ____ of members preforming the task is always the first concern. The _____ of the roof plays a key role, determining the need for roof ladders, platform baskets of aerial ladders.
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Safety again dictates that Atleast __ members (preferably experienced) be assigned to the task. On low pitch roofs _-20 degrees, a power saw may be used to make the cut.
Safety again dictates that Atleast __ members (preferably experienced) be assigned to the task. On low pitch roofs _-20 degrees, a power saw may be used to make the cut.
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Once the cut has been completed you will need a 6 or _ ft pike pole to pull up roof boards. Pry them loose if necessary and then push down the ceiling below
Once the cut has been completed you will need a 6 or _ ft pike pole to pull up roof boards. Pry them loose if necessary and then push down the ceiling below
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You should always bring a ______ to the roof in case the power saw fails.
You should always bring a ______ to the roof in case the power saw fails.
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Other tools include: lights, ___, halligan tools and so on
Other tools include: lights, ___, halligan tools and so on
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To find where to cut on peaked roofs look for fire showing out of an opening, as well as hot spots as evidenced by ____ tar, steam on a ____ night or melting snow
To find where to cut on peaked roofs look for fire showing out of an opening, as well as hot spots as evidenced by ____ tar, steam on a ____ night or melting snow
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In most cases the side to vent depends on the direction of the ____
In most cases the side to vent depends on the direction of the ____
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Solar panels come in ___ styles, hot ___ generating and _______ generating photovoltaic or PV panels.
Solar panels come in ___ styles, hot ___ generating and _______ generating photovoltaic or PV panels.
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Older style_______ mounted on roofs present a similar dilemma as solar panels
Older style_______ mounted on roofs present a similar dilemma as solar panels
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Most authorities recommend a hole ___ ft, which makes a pretty fair sized piece of roof to pull after the cut has been made
Most authorities recommend a hole ___ ft, which makes a pretty fair sized piece of roof to pull after the cut has been made
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The _____ works well under tough conditions. It’s big advantage over the 4x4 is that it spans only ____ joist
The _____ works well under tough conditions. It’s big advantage over the 4x4 is that it spans only ____ joist
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The quick cut is especially effective on plywood sheathing, where the standar 4x4ft hole will span at least __ joist of a 16in on center hoisted roof. That means approximately __ nails are holding the 4x4ft section of roof.
The quick cut is especially effective on plywood sheathing, where the standar 4x4ft hole will span at least __ joist of a 16in on center hoisted roof. That means approximately __ nails are holding the 4x4ft section of roof.
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Another cut from the basket of a platform involves cutting a _____ opening.
Another cut from the basket of a platform involves cutting a _____ opening.
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What is not a basic rule for making a cut on a peaked roof?
What is not a basic rule for making a cut on a peaked roof?
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Roof ventilation dictates that members can cut with both their ______ hands.
Roof ventilation dictates that members can cut with both their ______ hands.
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______ in homes are becoming more and more popular.
______ in homes are becoming more and more popular.
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The average house fire where there is no major involvement of the attic will normally be handled by ____ well trained members who are there to work.
The average house fire where there is no major involvement of the attic will normally be handled by ____ well trained members who are there to work.
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