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Multiple dwellings are those buildings that house ____ or more families. In some areas, they are called ____ houses or tenements
Multiple dwellings are those buildings that house ____ or more families. In some areas, they are called ____ houses or tenements
Three apartment
FF tactics must placed a extremely high priority on searching all of the apartments on and ____ the fire floor, since the occupants of an apartment above may not become aware of the fire until after their means of egress have been blocked
FF tactics must placed a extremely high priority on searching all of the apartments on and ____ the fire floor, since the occupants of an apartment above may not become aware of the fire until after their means of egress have been blocked
Above
In many larger apartment buildings, the officer in command must take into account the ____ factor necessary to implement a ____
In many larger apartment buildings, the officer in command must take into account the ____ factor necessary to implement a ____
Time tactic
One of the first difficulties is to recognize the presence of _____ dwellings. Many are _____ legally or illegally
One of the first difficulties is to recognize the presence of _____ dwellings. Many are _____ legally or illegally
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Illegally converted ones are more dangerous due to no building codes like and _____ stairway, a fire escape or a ____ system
Illegally converted ones are more dangerous due to no building codes like and _____ stairway, a fire escape or a ____ system
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Many areas of the country, response assignments to _____ dwellings are two engines and ___ ladder, whereas an alarm for a large hotel or apartment house will bring ____ or ____ engines and two or more ladders
Many areas of the country, response assignments to _____ dwellings are two engines and ___ ladder, whereas an alarm for a large hotel or apartment house will bring ____ or ____ engines and two or more ladders
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When you arrive and find a converted multiple dwelling, you just make adjustments and request whatever additional assistance you need, usually personnel for ____ and ____ equipment for removal
When you arrive and find a converted multiple dwelling, you just make adjustments and request whatever additional assistance you need, usually personnel for ____ and ____ equipment for removal
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Counting ___ meters and ___ meters in the exterior can alert you to multiple dwelling as well as ____ and mailboxes
Counting ___ meters and ___ meters in the exterior can alert you to multiple dwelling as well as ____ and mailboxes
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The presence of ____ on interior rooms usually indicates the presence of ___ where a person or even a whole family rent a single room and shares a ____ and other facilities with the other occupants
The presence of ____ on interior rooms usually indicates the presence of ___ where a person or even a whole family rent a single room and shares a ____ and other facilities with the other occupants
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As a result of catastrophic fires in tenements in the late ____ most apartments are now equipped with fire-rate ____ , while the _____ is usually a fire rated enclose as well
As a result of catastrophic fires in tenements in the late ____ most apartments are now equipped with fire-rate ____ , while the _____ is usually a fire rated enclose as well
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Many codes require that these fire rated doors be equipped with self-___ devices. Unfortunately many people disable these device like ____ citizen apartments and those housing the ____ wheel chairs and walkers
Many codes require that these fire rated doors be equipped with self-___ devices. Unfortunately many people disable these device like ____ citizen apartments and those housing the ____ wheel chairs and walkers
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These ____ and ____ pose a danger of fire extending horizontally across the ____( often bypassing a fire wall) as well as vertically due to autoexposure or lapping flames
These ____ and ____ pose a danger of fire extending horizontally across the ____( often bypassing a fire wall) as well as vertically due to autoexposure or lapping flames
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While waiting for a hoseline fire crews can greatly slow fire spread across these shafts by removing all _____ materials, such as ____ from around windows and by judicious use of portable extinguishers or even ___ of water from the sink. Another method is to open a ___ opposite the shaft
While waiting for a hoseline fire crews can greatly slow fire spread across these shafts by removing all _____ materials, such as ____ from around windows and by judicious use of portable extinguishers or even ___ of water from the sink. Another method is to open a ___ opposite the shaft
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The two greatest threats to a structure in the event of a fire is ____ chases and ____ rails
The two greatest threats to a structure in the event of a fire is ____ chases and ____ rails
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Elevators are generally required to be built with Atleast __ hour fire resistance ratings , and they don’t generally account for serious ____ hazards. ____, on the other hand have been the cause of several serious fires when rubbish burning within the chute extended to combustible s
Elevators are generally required to be built with Atleast __ hour fire resistance ratings , and they don’t generally account for serious ____ hazards. ____, on the other hand have been the cause of several serious fires when rubbish burning within the chute extended to combustible s
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If the roof members find a ___ pipe that is hot to the touch inform the members below and begin ____ of the roof adjoining the pipe
If the roof members find a ___ pipe that is hot to the touch inform the members below and begin ____ of the roof adjoining the pipe
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Voids from ____ rails are harder to find and can be found in any building that is built with steel columns or I beams supporting the floors. They can appear anywhere in the ____ layout
Voids from ____ rails are harder to find and can be found in any building that is built with steel columns or I beams supporting the floors. They can appear anywhere in the ____ layout
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Architects try to hide channel rails within walls and in ____
Architects try to hide channel rails within walls and in ____
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Generally steel framing is used in class __ buildings ( ordinary or non fire proof construction) that are more than __ ft wide
Generally steel framing is used in class __ buildings ( ordinary or non fire proof construction) that are more than __ ft wide
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It is better to send someone who has seen the location of the ___ that the fire is in to show people where to open up, rather than try to explain over the ____
It is better to send someone who has seen the location of the ___ that the fire is in to show people where to open up, rather than try to explain over the ____
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Ops at multiple dwelling where so many people are trapped should focus on removing those in _____ danger first, while protecting the _____ number in place. This means getting a hoseline in place to protect the ____ stairway
Ops at multiple dwelling where so many people are trapped should focus on removing those in _____ danger first, while protecting the _____ number in place. This means getting a hoseline in place to protect the ____ stairway
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The importance of quickly positioning a hoseline to protect the main ____ artery, the stairway cannot be over emphasized
The importance of quickly positioning a hoseline to protect the main ____ artery, the stairway cannot be over emphasized
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While waiting for the stairway to clear of occupants, it may be very helpful to send a member with and ___ or other heavy tool to break any windows in the floor ____ or on the stair between the fire floor and the floor above
While waiting for the stairway to clear of occupants, it may be very helpful to send a member with and ___ or other heavy tool to break any windows in the floor ____ or on the stair between the fire floor and the floor above
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These windows in the stair landing are often ____ with ___ mesh and require a lot of work to clear. A ___ tool is mandatory
These windows in the stair landing are often ____ with ___ mesh and require a lot of work to clear. A ___ tool is mandatory
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The officer in command of ____ search operation will have to evaluate the wind direction and ___ as well as the degree of danger to civilians who are still located on the ____ above the fire, before deciding to vent the stair window
The officer in command of ____ search operation will have to evaluate the wind direction and ___ as well as the degree of danger to civilians who are still located on the ____ above the fire, before deciding to vent the stair window
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