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Chapter 19 Salvage and Overhaul Flashcards

1
Q

A structure, part of a structure, or general geographic location within a fire scene, in which the “point of origin” of a fire or explosion is reasonably believed to be located.

A

Area of origin

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A piece of heavy canvas with handles, which can be used to tote debris, ash, embers, and burning materials out of a structure.

A

Carryall

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A light that can illuminate a broad area.

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Floodlight

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A piece of canvas or plastic material, usually 3 to 4 ft (91 to 122 cm) wide and available in various lengths, that is used to protect flooring from dropped debris and dirt from shoes and boots.

A

Floor runner

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5
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A device that attaches to an electrical cord to provide additional outlets.

A

Junction box

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6
Q

A sprinkler control valve with a valve stem that moves in and out as the valve is opened or closed.

A

Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) valve

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7
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The process of final extinguishment after the main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be extinguished at this time.

A

Overhaul

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8
Q

A sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either “open” or “shut” depending on its position.

A

Post indicator valve (PIV)

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9
Q

A firefighting procedure for protecting property from further loss following an aircraft accident or fire.

A

Salvage

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A large square or rectangular sheet made of heavy canvas or plastic material that is spread over furniture and other items to protect them from water runoff and falling debris.

A

Salvage cover

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11
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Property damage that occurs due to smoke, water, or other measures taken to extinguish the fire.

A

Secondary loss

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12
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A light designed to project a narrow, concentrated beam of light.

A

Spotlight

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A mechanical device inserted between the deflector and the orifice of a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water.

A

Sprinkler stop

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14
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A piece of wedge-shaped wood placed between the deflector and the orifice of a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water.

A

Sprinkler wedge

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15
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A salvage cover that has been folded to form a container to hold water until it can be removed.

A

Water catch-all

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16
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A salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas.

A

Water chute

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17
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A device similar to a wet/dry shop vacuum cleaner that can pick up liquids. It is used to remove water from buildings.

A

Wet vacuum

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18
Q

Efforts to protect property and belongings from damage are called

A. overhaul.

B. salvage.

C. rescue.

D. recovery.

A

B. salvage.

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19
Q

Fire fighters’ efforts at residential fires often focus on protectmg

A. expensive items or property.

B. isolated property.

C. personal property.

D. market items.

A

C. personal property.

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20
Q

Before a fire fighter can work without SCBA. the atmosphere must be tested and determined safe by the

A. safety officer.

B. incident commander

C. RIC leader

D. department captain.

A

A. safety officer.

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21
Q

Damage to the building’s structural components during salvage and overhaul operauons may potentially lead to

A. atmospheric contamination.

B. reignition.

C. rekindling.

D. structural collapse.

A

D. structural collapse.

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22
Q
  1. How much does a gallon of water weigh?

A. 2.24 pounds

B. 4.5 pounds

C. 6 pounds

D. 8.3 pounds

A

D. 8.3 pounds

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23
Q

The most common method of protecting building contents is to cover them with

A. heat-reflective blankets.

B. salvage covers.

C. overhaul tarps.

D. salvage tarps.

A

B. salvage covers.

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24
Q

The most efficient way to protect a room’s contents is to move all the furniture to

A. the center of the room.

B. the wall farthest from the flames.

C. the walls nearest the window(s) used for venulation and fire suppression.

D. the front of the room.

A

A. the center of the room.

25
Q

During salvage operations, smaller pictures and valuable objects should be placed in

A. the pockets of the fire fighters PPE.

B. smaller tarps.

C. drawers.

  1. the comer.
A

C. drawers.

26
Q

A long section of protective material used to cover a section of carpet is called a

A. floor cover.

B. floor runner.

C. carpet tarp.

D. drop tarp.

A

B. floor runner.

27
Q

What is the best way to prevent water damage at a fire scene?

A. Increase the number of ventilation sites

B. Use higher flow rates

C. Use the building sprinkler system

D. Limit the amount of water used

A

D. Limit the amount of water used

28
Q

Sprinklers should be shut down as soon as the IC declares the fire

A. is under control.

B. is out.

C. has spread to other rooms or the structure.

D . is being ventilated.

A

A. is under control.

29
Q

To stop the flow from a sprinkler, insert a

A. hand tool.
B. sprinkler wedge.
C. sprinkler key.
D. cloth.

A

B. sprinkler wedge.

30
Q

The main control for a sprinkler system is usually a(n)

A. sprinkler box.

B. scupper.

C. OS&Y valve or PIV

D. water valve.

A

C. OS&Y valve or PIV

31
Q

Which type or opening drains water from an above-ground floor through an exterior wall hole,

A. Water chute

B. Water catch-all

C. Drain

D. Scupper

A

D. Scupper

32
Q

The building’s construction, its contents, and the size of the fire are factors in determining

A. salvage operations.

B. the area that needs to be overhauled.

C. who is the incident commander.

D. the placement or the rapid intervention company/crew.

A

B. the area that needs to be overhauled.

33
Q

Fire can extend directly from the basement to the attic, without obvious signs or fire, in a

A. balloon-frame building.

B. platform-frame building.

C. Type I building.

D. remodeled building.

A

A. balloon-frame building.

34
Q

Mobile power outlets, which are placed in convenient locations for cords to be attached, are also known as

A. junction boxes.

B. generators.

C. inverters.

D. extension outlets.

A

A. junction boxes.

35
Q

Which type or lights are most often used during the first few critical minutes of an incident?

A. 1500-watt portable lights

B. Battery-powered lights

C. 300-watt quartz lights

D. 1000-watt halogen lights

A

B. Battery-powered lights

36
Q

To convert 12-volt DC current to 110-volt AC current, you would use a(n)

A. power inverter.

B. junction box.

C. power outlet.

D. extension .

A

A. power inverter.

37
Q

How long should gasoline-powered generators be run to reduce deposit build-ups?

A. 2 hours

B. 1 hour

C. 15-30 minutes

D. 5-10 minutes

A

C. 15-30 minutes

38
Q

_________ ensures that a fire is completely extinguished.

A

Overhaul

39
Q

Salvage and overhaul have a(n) _________ priority than search and rescue.

A

lower

40
Q

During salvage and overhaul efforts, fire fighters must attempt to preserve _________ related to the cause of the fire, particularly when arson is expected.

A

evidence

41
Q

Salvage efforts are usually aimed at preventing or limiting _________ that result from smoke and water damage.

A

secondary losses

42
Q

Fire fighters should remember to _______ a door after a room is searched.

A

close

43
Q

Sprinkler heads that have been acuvated must be_______ before they can be restored to normal operations.

A

replaced

44
Q

A(n) _________ vacuum is a special piece of equipment used to suck up water during salvage operations

A

water

45
Q

A (n) _________ should always be present during overhaul operations to note any hazards and ensure that
operations are conducted safely.

A

safety officer

46
Q

_________ teams remain at the fire scene and watch for signs of rekindling.

A

Fire watch

47
Q

Look, listen, and _______ to detect signs of potential burning.

A

feel

48
Q

A(n) _______ can distinguish between objects or areas with different temperatures.

A

thermal imaging device

49
Q

Buckets, tubs, wheelbarrows, and _______ can be used to remove debris from a building.

A

carryalls

50
Q

True/False

Salvage efforts can be done during fire suppression.

A

True

51
Q

True/False

Often the damage caused to property by smoke and water can be more extensive and costly to repair or replace than the property that is burned.

A

True

52
Q

True/False

Water used in fire suppression can create potential hazards for fire fighters.

A

True

53
Q

True/False

Salvage crews begin on the floor of the fire to prevent water damage to room contents.

A

False

54
Q

True/False

When entering an area for salvage operations, fire fighters should roll a floor runner ahead of the themselves.

A

True

55
Q

True/False

Sprinkler control valves should always be locked in the closed position.

A

False

56
Q

True/False

The IC may order hydraulic or standard overhaul procedures.

A

True

57
Q

True/False

The entire area around a fire building should be illuminated.

A

True

58
Q

True/False

Pike poles are used to pull down sections of ceiling.

A

True

59
Q

True/False

The cause of the fire can also indicate the extent of overhaul necessary.

A

True

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