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What is the purpose of Step 1: Classifying the Building’s Construction using the type/era/use/size approach?
What is the purpose of Step 1: Classifying the Building’s Construction using the type/era/use/size approach?
- To determine whether a fire is a contents or structure fire
- To identify the strengths and weaknesses associated with a building
- To dispatch crews to a fire in a building
- To interpret how the materials and arrangement of structural elements might be impacted by fire and heat (correct)
Why have fire service leaders suggested dispatching crews to a 'fire in a building' rather than a 'structure fire'?
Why have fire service leaders suggested dispatching crews to a 'fire in a building' rather than a 'structure fire'?
- To create confusion among the firefighting teams
- To ensure that crews assess and classify the fire upon arrival (correct)
- To avoid sending firefighters to content fires
- To delay the response time of the firefighters
In the context of the text, when is a fire classified as 'structural'?
In the context of the text, when is a fire classified as 'structural'?
- When there is visible smoke coming from structural spaces
- When there is an unfinished basement fire
- When there is fire in concealed spaces
- When the load-bearing components of a building are being attacked by fire or heat (correct)
How can one tell if the 'hidden' structural elements are being attacked by fire or heat from the outside of a building?
How can one tell if the 'hidden' structural elements are being attacked by fire or heat from the outside of a building?
What type of smoke is a significant indicator of heat and likely fire in a space?
What type of smoke is a significant indicator of heat and likely fire in a space?
What is a possible collapse warning sign in lightweight wood construction?
What is a possible collapse warning sign in lightweight wood construction?
What step involves visually scanning the building and tracing any load to the ground?
What step involves visually scanning the building and tracing any load to the ground?
What is often the result of a connection failure in structures?
What is often the result of a connection failure in structures?
What might cause a connection to fail in a structure?
What might cause a connection to fail in a structure?
What happens when gusset plates are exposed to rapid heating?
What happens when gusset plates are exposed to rapid heating?
What is the danger with void spaces in Type III ordinary construction?
What is the danger with void spaces in Type III ordinary construction?
Why should any signs of heat or fire from floor and roof truss spaces trigger an immediate collapse warning?
Why should any signs of heat or fire from floor and roof truss spaces trigger an immediate collapse warning?
What might happen when internal stairways are relied upon by firefighting crews?
What might happen when internal stairways are relied upon by firefighting crews?
What is a key aspect that helps an ISO define the weak link in a building's structure?
What is a key aspect that helps an ISO define the weak link in a building's structure?
What does overloading in buildings often lead to when combined with fire?
What does overloading in buildings often lead to when combined with fire?
Which type of materials are trusses typically made of?
Which type of materials are trusses typically made of?
What are some typical weak links at structure fires, according to the text?
What are some typical weak links at structure fires, according to the text?
What is a late indicator of collapse at a structure fire?
What is a late indicator of collapse at a structure fire?
What are the three options for communicating collapse potential based on urgency?
What are the three options for communicating collapse potential based on urgency?
What is the purpose of establishing collapse zones in a building?
What is the purpose of establishing collapse zones in a building?
What is a partial collapse according to the text?
What is a partial collapse according to the text?
What is the biggest threat created by a partial collapse according to the text?
What is the biggest threat created by a partial collapse according to the text?
What is the danger with the stairways in newer wood-frame buildings?
What is the danger with the stairways in newer wood-frame buildings?
Why do parapet walls have an increased risk of collapse during a fire?
Why do parapet walls have an increased risk of collapse during a fire?
What is the purpose of facades in buildings?
What is the purpose of facades in buildings?
Why do some newer lightweight-era buildings have parapets made entirely of foam plastic?
Why do some newer lightweight-era buildings have parapets made entirely of foam plastic?
What accelerates the collapse of parapet walls during a fire?
What accelerates the collapse of parapet walls during a fire?
What factor should be considered when evaluating the time it takes for gravity to overcome a structure during a fire?
What factor should be considered when evaluating the time it takes for gravity to overcome a structure during a fire?
What increases the potential collapse time of a material during a fire?
What increases the potential collapse time of a material during a fire?
What can accelerate the potential collapse time of a material exposed to fire?
What can accelerate the potential collapse time of a material exposed to fire?
Why is creating large, unobstructed open space within a building considered risky?
Why is creating large, unobstructed open space within a building considered risky?
What is one of the risks associated with hanging signs, utility connections, and other loads on parapet walls?
What is one of the risks associated with hanging signs, utility connections, and other loads on parapet walls?
What is recommended concerning firefighters performing operations under or above trusses during firefighting activities?
What is recommended concerning firefighters performing operations under or above trusses during firefighting activities?
What is the purpose of the UL online training program for firefighters mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the UL online training program for firefighters mentioned in the text?
What is the main message regarding predicting collapse times in the text?
What is the main message regarding predicting collapse times in the text?
What are some observations that could indicate obvious collapse potential according to the text?
What are some observations that could indicate obvious collapse potential according to the text?
What is the purpose of establishing a collapse zone, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of establishing a collapse zone, as mentioned in the text?
How should firefighters approach establishing a collapse zone according to the text?
How should firefighters approach establishing a collapse zone according to the text?
Why is it mentioned in the text that the 1½ distance rule may not be adequate for unsupported masonry block/brick walls?
Why is it mentioned in the text that the 1½ distance rule may not be adequate for unsupported masonry block/brick walls?
What is one reason given in the text for flanking building corners when establishing a collapse zone?
What is one reason given in the text for flanking building corners when establishing a collapse zone?
'Predicting and Communicating the Collapse Potential' is said to be which part of the 'identify-analyze-decide' model?
'Predicting and Communicating the Collapse Potential' is said to be which part of the 'identify-analyze-decide' model?
'Late signs' that are dangerous to wait for include all EXCEPT:
'Late signs' that are dangerous to wait for include all EXCEPT:
What does it mean to predict early collapse of trusses and engineered lightweight wood assemblies according to the text?
What does it mean to predict early collapse of trusses and engineered lightweight wood assemblies according to the text?
What should be communicated when identifying collapse potential according to the text?
What should be communicated when identifying collapse potential according to the text?
What type of smoke indicates that time is up for a building under construction?
What type of smoke indicates that time is up for a building under construction?
Why do firefighters consider a fire in a building under construction a 'loser'?
Why do firefighters consider a fire in a building under construction a 'loser'?
What is falsework used for during construction?
What is falsework used for during construction?
In what situations should Incident Commanders (ICs) default to a defensive strategy for fires?
In what situations should Incident Commanders (ICs) default to a defensive strategy for fires?
What are the two main categories that loads on a building are divided into?
What are the two main categories that loads on a building are divided into?
What happens if a material exposed to forces deforms but retains strength?
What happens if a material exposed to forces deforms but retains strength?
What is the primary reason for false work leading to sudden, general collapses in buildings under construction?
What is the primary reason for false work leading to sudden, general collapses in buildings under construction?
What term describes the force that can be either compression, tension, or shear on materials?
What term describes the force that can be either compression, tension, or shear on materials?
Why must Incident Commanders (ICs) consult with the ISO for an offensive attack in a building under construction?
Why must Incident Commanders (ICs) consult with the ISO for an offensive attack in a building under construction?
What type of braces are rakers primarily used as in false work?
What type of braces are rakers primarily used as in false work?
What is the main reason for firefighters to consider using a defensive strategy for fires in buildings under construction?
What is the main reason for firefighters to consider using a defensive strategy for fires in buildings under construction?
Which force may cause twisting loads on materials?
Which force may cause twisting loads on materials?
What is a general collapse of a building?
What is a general collapse of a building?
Why might an outward curtain wall collapse reduce secondary collapse potential?
Why might an outward curtain wall collapse reduce secondary collapse potential?
What can happen if a floor or roof collapses in a building?
What can happen if a floor or roof collapses in a building?
When should an ISO issue an emergency evacuation order?
When should an ISO issue an emergency evacuation order?
What is a precautionary withdrawal in the context of building collapse risk?
What is a precautionary withdrawal in the context of building collapse risk?
What benefits can the RIC gain from the ISO sharing building-related factors?
What benefits can the RIC gain from the ISO sharing building-related factors?
What does an ISO's judgment regarding collapse potential allow them to do?
What does an ISO's judgment regarding collapse potential allow them to do?
How does the weight of a felled portion typically get handled in partial collapse cases?
How does the weight of a felled portion typically get handled in partial collapse cases?
What information can utility hazards provide for rescue contingency planning?
What information can utility hazards provide for rescue contingency planning?
In what situation should an ISO use an emergency evacuation order?
In what situation should an ISO use an emergency evacuation order?
What happens when a 'V'-type roof or floor collapses according to the text?
What happens when a 'V'-type roof or floor collapses according to the text?
Why should an ISO conduct pre-incident building surveys according to the text?
Why should an ISO conduct pre-incident building surveys according to the text?
What is the primary difference between wood and steel in a fire?
What is the primary difference between wood and steel in a fire?
What causes concrete and masonry products to crack and spall?
What causes concrete and masonry products to crack and spall?
What distinguishes laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and oriented strand board (OSB) from traditional wood products?
What distinguishes laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and oriented strand board (OSB) from traditional wood products?
What type of forces are created within a beam when loads are transferred perpendicularly?
What type of forces are created within a beam when loads are transferred perpendicularly?
What does a connection function as in building construction?
What does a connection function as in building construction?
Which building classification within the NFPA 220 system involves masonry walls with wood floors and roof?
Which building classification within the NFPA 220 system involves masonry walls with wood floors and roof?
What is a hybrid building according to the text?
What is a hybrid building according to the text?
"Spreaders" in the context of the text serve what purpose in a building?
"Spreaders" in the context of the text serve what purpose in a building?
"Age" and "era" of a building differ in what way according to the text?
"Age" and "era" of a building differ in what way according to the text?
