Chapter 18 Loss Control

Question 1

If not careful, fire suppression can cause more damage then what?

Answer 1

The initial fire.

Question 2

Activities performed before, during, and after a fire has been extingushed to minimize loss to property.

Answer 2

Loss Control

Question 3

Consist of operations associated with firefighting that aid in the reducing of primary and secondary damage.

Answer 3

Salvage.

Question 4

Operations that involve searching and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire after the main body of fire is extinigushed.

Answer 4

Overhaul

Question 5

Loss control concerns to address in pre-incident plans include what?

Answer 5

Access. Evacuation. Location of vital records and how to protect them. When and how fire suppression systems should be supported. How to protect building contents from smoke and water.

Question 6

Special pre-incident plans should be developed for what?

Answer 6

Businesses with high value contents.

Question 7

The most import aspect of fire dept loss control.

Answer 7

Salvage

Question 8

How many salvage covers or needed per room on average if all contents are grouped together?

Answer 8

One

Question 9

If salvage covers are limited it is a good idea to make what out of them? So that water can be directed to the floor.

Answer 9

Chutes and catchalls.

Question 10

Name five ways that large quantities of water can be removed.

Answer 10

Locate and clean clogged drains. Remove toilet fixtures. Create Scuppers (hole in wall to exterior), Use existing sanitary piping system. Create chutes to route water to other areas.

Question 11

Name two materials salvage covers are made from.

Answer 11

Vinyl and canvas.

Question 12

How is a canvas salvage cover cleaned?

Answer 12

Water it down and scrub with a broom. If needed use a detergent and rinse off. Should be completely dry prior to folding and storing.

Question 13

Can synthetic salvage covers be folded when wet?

Answer 13

Yes, but it is best to let them dry so they do not mildew.

Question 14

Name some typical tools and equipment used in salvage operations.

Answer 14

Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general carpentry tools. Mops, squeegees, and buckets.

Question 15

Pumps used to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, and sumps.

Answer 15

Dewatering devices

Question 16

Use in removing water quickly from area that are not deep enough for a pump. Back pack models carry 4-5 gallons. Roller models carry up to 20 gallons.

Answer 16

Water Vaccum

Question 17

Designed to be driven into walls or wooden framing to provide a strong point from which to hang objects.

Answer 17

J hook

Question 18

Same use as J hooks but need a horizontal ledge to sit on.

Answer 18

S hooks

Question 19

A salvage cover rolled for a one firefighter spread may be carried how?

Answer 19

On the shoulder or under the arm.

Question 20

A salvage cover folded for a one firefighter spread is carried how?

Answer 20

On the shoulder is most convenient, but and safe method is acceptable.

Question 21

How should a two firefighter folded salvage cover be carried?

Answer 21

On the shoulder with the open edge facing the neck.

Question 22

What is the most effective way to deploy a two fire fighter salvage cover?

Answer 22

Balloon throw.

Question 23

One of the most practical ways of removing water that come through the ceiling from upper floors.

Answer 23

Water chutes.

Question 24

How much water can a properly constructed catchall hold?

Answer 24

Several hundred gallons.

Question 25

What should be developed as soon as a catchall is constructed?

Answer 25

A plan to remove the water.

Question 26

A opening in a floor should be made of what?

Answer 26

Lumber or thick plywood that will support a persons weight.

Question 27

Name the four activities that are included in overhaul.

Answer 27

Search for and extinguish hidden or remaining fire. Place building and contents in safe condition. Determine fire cause. Recognize and preserve arson evidence.

Question 28

Who should authorize the beginning of overhaul?

Answer 28

The IC and investigator.

Question 29

During overhaul if a potential hazardous area is identified it should be what?

Answer 29

Marked and barricaded.

Question 30

If resources allow, firefighters who were not involved in rescue or fire control should do what?

Answer 30

Overhaul

Question 31

What four things can be used to detect hidden fires?

Answer 31

Sight. Touch. Sounds. Electrical Sensors.

Question 32

Where does overhaul typically begin.

Answer 32

In the area with the most fire involvement.

Question 33

If opening must be made in a structure, how should they be made?

Answer 33

In a neat and planned manner that reduces the amount of repair work.

Question 34

Some plaster ceilings have wire mesh. When removing this what should be remembered.

Answer 34

It may come down in larger pieces.

Question 35

When pulling ceiling where should you be positioned and what should you be wearing?

Answer 35

Positioned between what your pulling and a door for exit. Wearing full PPE.

Question 36

Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.

Answer 36

NFPA 1801

Question 37

TI’s may not provided quality images of items behind what?

Answer 37

Reflective materials. (metal, mirrors, glass)

Question 38

TI’s can not see heat through what?

Answer 38

A cooler object. (Insulation may cover a heat signature)