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Knowing the basic types of building construction is vital for fire fighters because building construction affects how fires grow and spread. Fire fighters must be able to identify different types of building construction quickly so that they can anticipate the fire's behavior and respond accordingly. An understanding of building construction will help determine when it is safe to enter a building and when it is necessary to evacuate a building. Your safety, the safety of your team members, and the safety of the building's occupants depend on your knowledge of building construction.

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