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If a large portion of a bar joist metal deck roof building is already heavily involved on arrival (__ % or more of large buildings) you may not be able to preform roof ventilation
If a large portion of a bar joist metal deck roof building is already heavily involved on arrival (__ % or more of large buildings) you may not be able to preform roof ventilation
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For bar joist metal deck buildings what is needed is an evaluation of the extent of fire involvement, coupled with a _____ fire attack
For bar joist metal deck buildings what is needed is an evaluation of the extent of fire involvement, coupled with a _____ fire attack
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You should start __ stores over from a fire store in row of attached stores, this way you can cool the unprotected steel joist
You should start __ stores over from a fire store in row of attached stores, this way you can cool the unprotected steel joist
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In a metal deck roof fire, if there is not heavy fire in the contents below FFs on the roof will be needed to cut through the _____ and expose the burning tar. You only need to get the _____ up
In a metal deck roof fire, if there is not heavy fire in the contents below FFs on the roof will be needed to cut through the _____ and expose the burning tar. You only need to get the _____ up
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When making the insulation cuts, initially pull up a relatively small section (___ ft) in order to determine which way the corrugating runs
When making the insulation cuts, initially pull up a relatively small section (___ ft) in order to determine which way the corrugating runs
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After finding which way the corrugating runs then make long __ ft wide strips perpendicular to the corrugation to open as many little valleys as possible
After finding which way the corrugating runs then make long __ ft wide strips perpendicular to the corrugation to open as many little valleys as possible
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The reach and cooling power of the 2 1/2 in hose will be helpful here, especially in many of the high ceiling structures, such as _____ and big box type stores where this type of fire is most likely
The reach and cooling power of the 2 1/2 in hose will be helpful here, especially in many of the high ceiling structures, such as _____ and big box type stores where this type of fire is most likely
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While most prevalent in new construction, lightweight construction is used in renovations due to the ____ and ease of installation
While most prevalent in new construction, lightweight construction is used in renovations due to the ____ and ease of installation
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As a guide whether to send in FFs in occupied lightweight structures try to determine wether fire has penetrated ___ attacking the trusses
As a guide whether to send in FFs in occupied lightweight structures try to determine wether fire has penetrated ___ attacking the trusses
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Opening up a buildings ____ and directing a stream into the truss loft may be quite useful
Opening up a buildings ____ and directing a stream into the truss loft may be quite useful
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If a life hazard is known or suspected efforts should be coordinated to provide the ____, most direct approach to that location without placing FFs in undue danger
If a life hazard is known or suspected efforts should be coordinated to provide the ____, most direct approach to that location without placing FFs in undue danger
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On larger buildings where vertical ventilation is deemed to dangerous _____ ventilation from a platform basket may suffice
On larger buildings where vertical ventilation is deemed to dangerous _____ ventilation from a platform basket may suffice
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After the fire is knocked down, place the emphasis on ____ the structure
After the fire is knocked down, place the emphasis on ____ the structure
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Proceed slowly when assessing the structure providing ____ window ventilation and maximum ____
Proceed slowly when assessing the structure providing ____ window ventilation and maximum ____
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Operate with the absolute _____ of personnel in the danger area until the trusses or other lightweight elements have been exposed and examined
Operate with the absolute _____ of personnel in the danger area until the trusses or other lightweight elements have been exposed and examined
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Provide emergency ____ as necessary in the building
Provide emergency ____ as necessary in the building
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