Lightweight wood trusses have received substantial attention in the last several

QUESTION 1

Lightweight wood trusses have received substantial attention in the last several years, including an alert issued by NIOSH in 2005. Although this is somewhat dated, the message still applies for today’s fire service. Please discuss the dangers of lightweight wood trusses and how they apply in your community.

200 words no references required

QUESTION 2

Describe how a lightweight wood truss will fail when exposed to a fire.

200 words

QUESTION 3

You are a firefighter assigned to protect the exteriors of two old wood frame apartment buildings located on both sides of an alley way. Both of the apartment structures have exterior sidewall asphalt siding shingles. What are your concerns? Please discuss.

200 words