Fire Service Roof Types

This flashcard style drill challenges firefighters to identify different types of roof construction and the hazards associated with each type.

Fire service roof types.

Class a is the highest rating offering the highest resistance to fire and unrated is the worst. When we talk about roof ventilation we often focus on the cut itself. Class a roofing materials are the most fire resistant while class b and c are progressively less resistant to fire. Describe the types of the ladder.

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. Type i type ii type iii type iv and type v. As many people know wood is fuel for a fire despite the fact that it is a valuable and reliable roofing material. Each of these construction types is discussed in detail below.

Fire ratings for roofs are classified as either class a class b class c or are unrated if a roof covering cannot meet the requirements for any of these classifications. Forest reeder began his fire service career in 1979. After completion of fire ladders lesson you will be able to. It s lightweight won t corrode and requires little maintenance.

Describe proper care and maintenance of the ladder. Metal roofing is non combustible and offers class a protection in combination with a fire resistant underlayment. Ladders are very important in fire service rescue work. Wood shake plywood or particle board roof are the most common roofing types listed as class c.

The most common types of roof systems in a commercial setting of type 3 construction include parallel cord truss and panelized roof systems. However there are many other critical steps that we need to master in order to make roof ventilation an efficient process. 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. 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.

To identify if a building is of an older style. If you have one of these roofing types you might want to look into replacing the roofing material for a more fire resistant option.