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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using ladder company members if available. 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?

The precise location of the fire 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?

For ground-floor fires 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?

100 feet Signup and view all the answers

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

On the half-landing 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?

Five lengths Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the fire hose line can reach the fire Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To keep every point on the floor within a certain distance of the nearest standpipe 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?

Two lengths of hose Signup and view all the answers

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

30 feet Signup and view all the answers

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

It allows standpipes to be placed outside the protection of enclosed stairways 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Count doors felt from the stair to estimate the layout. Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure the member operating the outlet valve can stand up Signup and view all the answers

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

Additional lengths of hose may be needed. Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters avoid when connecting to a standpipe outlet?

Connecting on the fire floor. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common hose length in a standpipe kit?

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

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

The diameter of the attack line Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to NFPA 14 revisions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key part of standpipe operations?

Sufficient personnel and proper equipment Signup and view all the answers