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Mastering Attic Firefighting
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Mastering Attic Firefighting

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Which tactic is recommended for extinguishing fires in the attic space?

  • Using an aerial device to flow water into the roof or gable ends
  • Creating angles of attack to reach the burning materials
  • Opening the eaves and flowing water into the attic (correct)
  • Transitioning back inside to complete search, suppression, and overhaul
  • What is a potential safety consideration when transitioning to the interior after introducing large amounts of water into the attic?

  • The insulation in the attic space holding water
  • The potential for the roof to collapse
  • The ceiling sagging or collapsing (correct)
  • Sections of gypsum board and wetted insulation falling into the interior
  • What is the purpose of using an aerial device and flowing water into the roof or gable ends?

  • To get the water where it is most needed (correct)
  • To create angles of attack to reach the burning materials
  • To control the fire enough to allow crews to transition back inside
  • To prevent collapse of the roof
  • Which area of the attic space can be accessed to flow water and control the fire?

    <p>Gable ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to the ceiling when large amounts of water are introduced into the attic?

    <p>It will sag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters consider when transitioning to the interior after using water to control the fire in the attic?

    <p>The potential for roof collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Transitioning to a defensive operation means putting up an aerial device and flowing water into the holes in the roof or gable ends.

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

    True or false: It is easy to put water on the underside of the roof deck or any burning material not directly beneath the opening during a defensive operation.

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

    True or false: The eaves offer a gateway into the attic space and can be used to flow water into the attic to control the fire.

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

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