Fire Service Roof Types

Demonstrate the appropriate use of the ladder.

Fire service roof types.

After completion of fire ladders lesson you will be able to. Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c. Metal roofing is non combustible and offers class a protection in combination with a fire resistant underlayment. To identify if a building is of an older style.

Class a is the highest rating offering the highest resistance to fire and unrated is the worst. If you have one of these roofing types you might want to look into replacing the roofing material for a more fire resistant option. Ladders are very important in fire service rescue work. It s lightweight won t corrode and requires little maintenance.

Combustible products used for built up roof materials insulation foam asphalt water proofing felt paper rubber may be highly flammable and can lead to a separate fire above and below the roof. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below. Describe the types and specifications of extension ladders. Generally most fiberglass based shingles will have class a fire ratings while their organic counterparts such as treated wood shingles will have class c ratings.

Metal roofing can be made from copper zinc and steel as well as various alloys and comes in a variety of finishes colors and designs. When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself. However there are many other critical steps that we need to master in order to make roof ventilation an efficient process. Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant while class b and c are progressively less resistant to fire.

Describe proper care and maintenance of the ladder. Forest reeder began his fire service career in 1979. This flashcard style drill challenges firefighters to identify different types of roof construction and the hazards associated with each type. As many people know wood is fuel for a fire despite the fact that it is a valuable and reliable roofing material.

In determining the best approach for extinguishing a fire firefighters refer to five types of building construction that define building construction for the fire service. Type i type ii type iii type iv and type v.