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Pg 433 says that steel bar joist are spaced 2 to _ ft apart, but ch 12 pg 343 says they may be spaced up to __ ft apart. Both say up to __ ft long
Pg 433 says that steel bar joist are spaced 2 to _ ft apart, but ch 12 pg 343 says they may be spaced up to __ ft apart. Both say up to __ ft long
6 6 60
A 2 1/2 in handline or a ____ stream should begin the attack on the fire store. The 2 1/2 in line offers __ to 80ft of reach
A 2 1/2 in handline or a ____ stream should begin the attack on the fire store. The 2 1/2 in line offers __ to 80ft of reach
Master 75
Pg 435 says a 2 1/2 in handline has a reach of more than __ ft
Pg 435 says a 2 1/2 in handline has a reach of more than __ ft
80
If the flow of the handline isn’t enough use a ___ gun. After you get the store knocked down, continue to cool the steel joist for ____ minutes before anyone enters beneath them
If the flow of the handline isn’t enough use a ___ gun. After you get the store knocked down, continue to cool the steel joist for ____ minutes before anyone enters beneath them
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If heavy fire is found in the cockloft of the store immediately next to the fire store, do not enter ; drop back at least ___ stores and check cockloft again
If heavy fire is found in the cockloft of the store immediately next to the fire store, do not enter ; drop back at least ___ stores and check cockloft again
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On steel bar joist you can not cut directly over the fire however you can back away __ ft or the width of ____ average stores from the sagging joist to an area where the hose streams are cooling the steel and cut there
On steel bar joist you can not cut directly over the fire however you can back away __ ft or the width of ____ average stores from the sagging joist to an area where the hose streams are cooling the steel and cut there
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A typical older store is 20 ft wide and -100ft deep with a ceiling height of 10- ft pg 434
A typical older store is 20 ft wide and -100ft deep with a ceiling height of 10- ft pg 434
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Pg 431 says that an older store is __ to 100ft deep
Pg 431 says that an older store is __ to 100ft deep
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Both of these factors—- _____ areas and ____ fire loads require engine companies to use different tactics from what they do for house fires
Both of these factors—- _____ areas and ____ fire loads require engine companies to use different tactics from what they do for house fires
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Even a moderate size store fire in an older taxpayer is _____ sq ft, __ times the size of the average living room with a fire load per square foot that is __ that of residential occupancies
Even a moderate size store fire in an older taxpayer is _____ sq ft, __ times the size of the average living room with a fire load per square foot that is __ that of residential occupancies
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Each engine should connect to a serviceable hydrant with either their ___ suction or via ____ diameter (5 or 6in) supply line.
Each engine should connect to a serviceable hydrant with either their ___ suction or via ____ diameter (5 or 6in) supply line.
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One of the most beneficial places to spot the pumper is with the ___ gun directly in line with the fire store
One of the most beneficial places to spot the pumper is with the ___ gun directly in line with the fire store
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One benefit of a 2 1/2 in handline is the ____ of water delivered and the ___ of the stream
One benefit of a 2 1/2 in handline is the ____ of water delivered and the ___ of the stream
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Under typical store circumstances a 2 1/2 in line can be maneuvered with ___ members
Under typical store circumstances a 2 1/2 in line can be maneuvered with ___ members
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The 1 __ in solid tip flowing ___ gpm at only 50 psi nozzle pressure does a good job of blasting a hole through the ceiling to get water on the fire
The 1 __ in solid tip flowing ___ gpm at only 50 psi nozzle pressure does a good job of blasting a hole through the ceiling to get water on the fire
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A commercial fire should be approached with about __ gpm per square foot
A commercial fire should be approached with about __ gpm per square foot
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Flashcards
Steel Bar Joist Spacing
Steel Bar Joist Spacing
Steel bar joists are typically spaced 2 to 6 feet apart in older stores.
Steel Bar Joist Length
Steel Bar Joist Length
The maximum length of a steel bar joist is 60 feet.
Initial Fire Attack in a Store
Initial Fire Attack in a Store
A 2 1/2 inch handline or master stream should be used to start firefighting in a store.
Handline Reach
Handline Reach
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Deck Gun Use
Deck Gun Use
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Cooling Steel Joists
Cooling Steel Joists
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Cockloft Fire Safety
Cockloft Fire Safety
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Sagging Joist Safety
Sagging Joist Safety
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Old Store Dimensions
Old Store Dimensions
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Store Fire Tactics
Store Fire Tactics
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Store Fire Load
Store Fire Load
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Hydrant Connection
Hydrant Connection
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Pumper Placement
Pumper Placement
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Handline Benefits
Handline Benefits
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Handline Maneuverability
Handline Maneuverability
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Ceiling Breach
Ceiling Breach
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Water Flow Rate
Water Flow Rate
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