Discussion Post
• 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. Discuss the dangers of lightweight wood trusses and how they apply in your community.
• Describe how a lightweight wood truss will fail when exposed to a fire.
• 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? Discuss.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.