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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?

Gable ends Signup and view all the answers

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

It will sag 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?

The potential for roof collapse 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.

True 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.

False 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.