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