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Brannigan Building

Study Guide Question for Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service

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Through __________, you must learn all that you can about the buildings in which you will fight fires. preplanning
According to the author, what is the reason that firefighters must study building construction? Because your life depends on it
How many firefighter injuries were reported in 2003? More than 38,000
Which of the following is considered critical to all fire fighters in regard to building construction? A: Understanding the language
Which term should trigger immediate silence on the radio? Mayday
Which of the following would be best for a size-up report? Building of ordinary construction
Who is in charge of the fire? No one
Which of the following would not be considered an objective of prefire planning? To conclude which actions to take during an emergency situation
Which type of building would be a strong candidate for withdrawal if found with advanced fire upon arrival? Lightweight
What needs to be done before fire fighter safety and survival can be achieved? There must be a change in fire-ground philosophy.
Which term should be used upon arriving at a scene and finding that fire is affecting the gravity resistance of a building? Structure fire
What kind of force is a twisting force? Torsion
Which type of load consists of the weight of the building itself and any equipment permanently attached or built in? Dead
Which type of material is used in old timber buildings that are being restored and have overloaded beams? Tie rods
A cotton mattress will have a peak HRR of? 26 -29 pounds page 21
Which of the following is considered the oldest structural member? Beam
Which type of structural member transmits a compressive force along a straight path in the direction of the member? Column
Large wooden columns, which are almost always ornamental as well as structural, are _________. Hollow
Which type of frame is derived from the arch? Rigid
Ultimately, where are all loads delivered? Foundation
Which former Boston Fire Chief advocated for a "national" set of building regulations in the 1870s? John S. Damrell
Which code is considered a "maintenance" code? Fire Code
Which of the following best defines a building itself above grade? Superstructure
Which of the following will melt at very ordinary fire temperatures? Wrought iron
The shape of an object would not be a consideration in which type of load? Tensile
Which roof structure would present the greatest hazard to firefighters conducting roof operations? Foam core
Which of the following terms best describes a material that would be used to construct cables that are used to brace failing buildings? Cold-drawn steel
Which type of wall would be used as a foundation wall used in excavations and is heavily reinforced with steel? Composite wall
A reinforcement bar that is placed in concrete will increase the overall ______________________. tensile strength
What does the acronym OSB stand for? Oriented strand board
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