Operational Guidelines and Fire Protection in Single-Story Residential Structure...

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What is the method of choice for extinguishing fires in attics?

Pulling ceiling down with pike poles (correct)

Using piercing nozzles

Using hand lines

Ventilation

What is the best way to protect exposures in structures located downwind?

Close doors and windows

Perform a good aggressive attack on the involved structure (correct)

Use a 1¾” line to wet down exposures

Consider ventilation

What is one of the major problems with iron bars installed on windows and doors?

They delay ventilation and forcible entry

They make entry difficult

They make escape for Fire Fighters difficult

All of the above (correct)

What should be done in case of electrical problems at a fire scene?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of construction is commonly found in single-story residential structures?

Concrete Block & Stucco (CBS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary fire protection device found in single-story residential structures?

Smoke detectors Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack is usually employed in single-story residential structures?

Offensive Signup and view all the answers

When may a defensive mode be considered in a single-story residential structure?

When the structure is abandoned and has been exposed to repeated fires over time Signup and view all the answers

What should members of Rescue companies do while awaiting assignment in single-story residential structures?

Dress out in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Signup and view all the answers