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Which tactic is recommended for extinguishing fires in the attic space?
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?
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?
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?
Which area of the attic space can be accessed to flow water and control the fire?
What can happen to the ceiling when large amounts of water are introduced into the attic?
What can happen to the ceiling when large amounts of water are introduced into the attic?
What should firefighters consider when transitioning to the interior after using water to control the fire in the attic?
What should firefighters consider when transitioning to the interior after using water to control the fire in the attic?
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
