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The _____ staircase is probably the worst possible type of stairway to use to reach a below grade fire.
The _____ staircase is probably the worst possible type of stairway to use to reach a below grade fire.
Spiral
The same disorientation can occur with ____ stairs that make several turns during their descent, especially in heavy smoke conditions
The same disorientation can occur with ____ stairs that make several turns during their descent, especially in heavy smoke conditions
Traditional
The ____ run stairway that is enclosed at the top, or preferably the ____ is the least difficult type of stairway to descend
The ____ run stairway that is enclosed at the top, or preferably the ____ is the least difficult type of stairway to descend
Straight bottom
It is usually best for the nozzle ff to ___ on the step and ____ your bottom down one step at a time when trying to advance with a flowing hoseline
It is usually best for the nozzle ff to ___ on the step and ____ your bottom down one step at a time when trying to advance with a flowing hoseline
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In ______ buildings, another hazard sometimes exist that can seriously threaten FFs: _____ or _____
In ______ buildings, another hazard sometimes exist that can seriously threaten FFs: _____ or _____
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If you encounter a slide that is folded up, make sure it is securely in place; tie it or block it with a ____ or _____ and let everyone know of its presence. Also have a ladder that is long enough to reach the floor below on standby
If you encounter a slide that is folded up, make sure it is securely in place; tie it or block it with a ____ or _____ and let everyone know of its presence. Also have a ladder that is long enough to reach the floor below on standby
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The exterior sidewalk door ( sometimes called a ____)
The exterior sidewalk door ( sometimes called a ____)
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These doors(grates) are nearly always secured from the bottom side with a _____ and is inaccessible from above.
These doors(grates) are nearly always secured from the bottom side with a _____ and is inaccessible from above.
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The padlock or deadbolt is usually located nearer to the _____ wall than the street, but in some cases there may be more than one lock
The padlock or deadbolt is usually located nearer to the _____ wall than the street, but in some cases there may be more than one lock
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The initial attempt at forcible entry on a grate should be to cut strait down the _____ along the seam between the two halves of the door. Using either a metal cutting saw or ____. If that is unsuccessful cutting the ___ will often be necessary
The initial attempt at forcible entry on a grate should be to cut strait down the _____ along the seam between the two halves of the door. Using either a metal cutting saw or ____. If that is unsuccessful cutting the ___ will often be necessary
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These elevator shafts can be __ ft personnel hoist to ___ ft or larger freight elevator
These elevator shafts can be __ ft personnel hoist to ___ ft or larger freight elevator
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When the grate is closed, the elevator car will be Atleast ___ floor below the sidewalk, and it can be as much as __ or more ft below
When the grate is closed, the elevator car will be Atleast ___ floor below the sidewalk, and it can be as much as __ or more ft below
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These shafts for elevators might be useful locations for _____ or introducing _______
These shafts for elevators might be useful locations for _____ or introducing _______
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Coal chutes led to ____ bunkers in the cellars. These chutes may augment extinguishing or ventilation, but they are to small to permit ___ by personnel
Coal chutes led to ____ bunkers in the cellars. These chutes may augment extinguishing or ventilation, but they are to small to permit ___ by personnel
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Coal chutes and sidewalk elevators both signal the potential for ____ sidewalk, as does another feature seen in old commercial neighborhoods:_____
Coal chutes and sidewalk elevators both signal the potential for ____ sidewalk, as does another feature seen in old commercial neighborhoods:_____
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Deadlights are thick ____ set in either ___ iron or steel frames or sometimes set in concrete
Deadlights are thick ____ set in either ___ iron or steel frames or sometimes set in concrete
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If the first hoseline will attempt an interior approach, it should be _____ that a second hoseline be stretched to the ____ point they will be entering from
If the first hoseline will attempt an interior approach, it should be _____ that a second hoseline be stretched to the ____ point they will be entering from
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The decision about wether to descend the staircase after the first line should be made by the first hoselines _____, based on how ____ the staircase is and the volume of fire encountered
The decision about wether to descend the staircase after the first line should be made by the first hoselines _____, based on how ____ the staircase is and the volume of fire encountered
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If the fire requires that two hoselines make their way down the staircase together a ____ hoseline should be required to operate on the ____ floor to stop extension there
If the fire requires that two hoselines make their way down the staircase together a ____ hoseline should be required to operate on the ____ floor to stop extension there
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If there is little sign of fire extending up the ____ stairway to the upper floors, the ____ line may elect to begin the attack from the ____, leaving the protection of the first floor to the second line
If there is little sign of fire extending up the ____ stairway to the upper floors, the ____ line may elect to begin the attack from the ____, leaving the protection of the first floor to the second line
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The hottest part of the descent will be at the top of the staircase usually __ or ___ steps down the stairs.
The hottest part of the descent will be at the top of the staircase usually __ or ___ steps down the stairs.
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Be sure someone is monitoring the ____ with a ___, and post a lookout with the backup line at the top of the stairs
Be sure someone is monitoring the ____ with a ___, and post a lookout with the backup line at the top of the stairs
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The officer in command of the hoseline must pay attention to the members operating ____ and __ supplies, and call for relief on the line, allowing enough time to allow an orderly ____ and exit from below grade all the way to fresh air
The officer in command of the hoseline must pay attention to the members operating ____ and __ supplies, and call for relief on the line, allowing enough time to allow an orderly ____ and exit from below grade all the way to fresh air
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PPV behind the hose team could also prove beneficial, if a sufficiently ____ exhaust opening can be created opposite the hoseline. In ____ this may not be possible
PPV behind the hose team could also prove beneficial, if a sufficiently ____ exhaust opening can be created opposite the hoseline. In ____ this may not be possible
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If you encounter a entry way that requires the nozzle team to make a __ degree turn before entry, it is important that someone be prepared to remain at the turn to feed hose
If you encounter a entry way that requires the nozzle team to make a __ degree turn before entry, it is important that someone be prepared to remain at the turn to feed hose
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