Ch 6 pg 148-151
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Why do fires at standpipe-equipped buildings tend to become major events?

  • Standpipes reduce the response time significantly.
  • Sheer size of the structure (correct)
  • They are typically low-rise buildings.
  • Emergency responses are typically quicker.

    • What is the first step in planning operations for a standpipe-equipped building?

  • Setting up hoses directly to the fire.
  • Determining which buildings have standpipes. (correct)
  • Calculating the time needed for response.
  • Identifying properties without standpipes.

    • What complicates the venting process during a fire in a large building?

  • There are always sufficient ladders available for venting.
  • The fire location might be inaccessible due to height or layout. (correct)
  • Firefighters can access all areas easily.
  • Vents are too numerous to manage effectively.

    • Which building feature usually necessitates the installation of standpipes?

    <p>Buildings over 75 ft tall or more than two stories and 20,000 sq ft per floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary consideration when using a standpipe system for firefighting?

    <p>The location of the fire must be verified before using the standpipe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it often simpler to connect to the standpipe system above the second floor?

    <p>Time saved, lessened friction loss and amount of hose required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can be taken to quickly verify the fire's location and hose sufficiency?

    <p>Using ladder company members if available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical consideration when deciding whether to use a standpipe for the initial hoseline at a fire?

    <p>The precise location of the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is it often more efficient to stretch the hoseline from the fire truck rather than the standpipe?

    <p>For ground-floor fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the maximum distance a hose line could be from any point on a floor according to pre-1993 NFPA 14 standards?

    <p>100 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current requirement for the placement of standpipe outlets in nonsprinklered buildings?

    <p>On the half-landing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many 50-foot lengths of hose are specified as necessary in sprinklered buildings after the NFPA 14 revisions?

    <p>Five lengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for selecting the closest fire riser to a fire?

    <p>To ensure the fire hose line can reach the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the NFPA's requirement regarding the distance of standpipes prior to 1993?

    <p>Systems must be within reach of a 30-foot hose stream from a 100-foot line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a multi-riser building, what is the intended design of the piping system?

    <p>To keep every point on the floor within a certain distance of the nearest standpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many lengths of hose are typically required to reach any fire point on the floor from the closest outlet?

    <p>Two lengths of hose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the length of stream the NFPA previously required to ensure coverage on a floor?

    <p>30 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a serious problem with many codes dealing with federally subsidized buildings?

    <p>It allows standpipes to be placed outside the protection of enclosed stairways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strategy for locating a fire in a hallway in a multi-story building during a fire?

    <p>Drop down to the floor below the fire to gather layout information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are floor plans in multi-story residential buildings typically similar from floor to floor?

    <p>It is financially advantageous to run common utilities straight up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does intelligence gathering in a clear area provide to an attack team during a fire response?

    <p>It helps them determine the fire's location and tenant evacuations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a practical step to take when preparing to enter a smoke-filled hall from the stairway?

    <p>Count doors felt from the stair to estimate the layout.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is better to use staircases remote from the fire as evacuation stairs to bring down civilians

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to connect the hoseline to the standpipe outlet on the floor below the fire?

    <p>To ensure the member operating the outlet valve can stand up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of connecting a hose on the lower floor during a fire operation?

    <p>Additional lengths of hose may be needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters avoid when connecting to a standpipe outlet?

    <p>Connecting on the fire floor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common hose length in a standpipe kit?

    <p>The need for 4 lengths of hose is quite common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor in determining the likelihood of a successful attack using a standpipe?

    <p>The diameter of the attack line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are longer lengths of hose increasingly required in sprinklered buildings?

    <p>Due to NFPA 14 revisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key part of standpipe operations?

    <p>Sufficient personnel and proper equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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