Chapter 15 Flashcards by Caitlin Untinen

What is NOT considered an overhaul operation? (740) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Determining the cause of the fire
B. Providing medical care to victims
C. Recognizing and preserving evidence of arson
D. Placing the building and its contents in a safe condition

B. Providing medical care to victims

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The Incident Commander and the _____ should authorize when overhaul should begin. (740) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Property owner
B. Entry team leader
C. Lead fire investigator
D. Law enforcement representative

C. Lead fire investigator

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Many of the tools and equipment used for overhaul are also those used for _____ operations. (740) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. High-rise
B. Pumping
C. Ventilation
D. Confined space

C. Ventilation

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What are the common toxic gases produced from smoldering fire and are a significant threat to firefighters during overhaul operations? (741) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide
B. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen cyanide
C. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide
D. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide

D. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide

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Which statement about carcinogens found during overhaul is correct? (741) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Carcinogens are only a concern during or after fires involving hazardous materials.
B. Toxic gases and smoke linger in the air during overhaul, but carcinogens are rarely present.
C. In addition to inhalation hazards, firefighters’ skin can absorb carcinogens from particulates in the air or on burned surfaces.
D. The threat that carcinogens pose to firefighters can only come from one of two routes of entry: inhalation and ingestion.

C. In addition to inhalation hazards, firefighters’ skin can absorb carcinogens from particulates in the air or on burned surfaces.

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What is the minimum amount of PPE that should be worn during overhaul operations? (741) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Full PPE and SCBA
B. Helmet, gloves, and boots
C. Coat, pants, helmet, gloves, and boots
D. Level B chemical protective clothing

A. Full PPE and SCBA

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Why must at least one attack line be available to firefighters performing overhaul? (742) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. To prevent rekindle
B. To perform vapor dispersion
C. To cool down overhead gases
D. To knock down the seat of the fire

A. To prevent rekindle

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During overhaul, a rapid intervention crew (RIC) should be: (742) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Maintained throughout the operation.
B. Freed up to provide other duties on the fireground.
C. Stationed inside the structure alongside interior crews.
D. Available to assist teams with looking for fire extension.

A. Maintained throughout the operation.

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What is NOT an indicator of possible loss of structural integrity that you should look for when evaluating the stability of a fire-damaged structure during overhaul? (742-743) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Water pooled on upper floors
B. Concrete that has spalled due to heat
C. Wall studs that are blackened and charred
D. Mortar in wall joints opened due to excessive heat

C. Wall studs that are blackened and charred

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What is an indicator to look for when searching for hidden fires during overhaul? (743) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Cracked drywall
B. Rippled wallpaper
C. Groaning in the floorboards
D. Wet spots in lath and plaster

B. Rippled wallpaper

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What type of materials will produce misleading or inaccurate images from thermal imagers (TI) while searching for hidden fires? (743) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Glass
B. Wet drywall
C. Hardwood flooring
D. Exposed wood studs

A. Glass

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How should firefighters check for hidden fires in walls during overhaul? (744) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Only make small inspection holes in the plaster or drywall.
B. Remove the outer layer of the wall from floor to ceiling.
C. Firefighters should not open walls when looking for fire extension.
D. Remove only enough wall covering to verify complete extinguishment.

D. Remove only enough wall covering to verify complete extinguishment.

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What BEST describes where firefighters should be standing while pulling the ceiling during overhaul? (745) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. To the side of the area being pulled
B. Immediately behind area being pulled
C. Between the area being pulled and a doorway
D. Anywhere not directly underneath the area being pulled

C. Between the area being pulled and a doorway

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How should firefighters extinguish large smoldering items such as mattresses, stuffed furniture, and bed linens during overhaul? (745) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Submerge the object in water to drench it
B. Use a fog stream to maintain firefighter protection
C. Take the items outside the structure to be extinguished
D. Apply dry chemical extinguishing agents to the hot spots

C. Take the items outside the structure to be extinguished

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How should firefighters perform gross decontamination after finishing fire suppression and overhaul operations? (746) [4.3.10, 4.3.13]

A. Firefighters should wait until off duty to clean their PPE and themselves.
B. If possible, firefighters should remove all PPE at the scene and bag it before returning to the station.
C. Current research recommends waiting until personnel return to the station to decontaminate themselves and their PPE.
D. A designated hazmat team should create a technical decontamination line to scrub and rinse firefighters in their PPE while controlling waste water.

B. If possible, firefighters should remove all PPE at the scene and bag it before returning to the station.

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What is the goal of salvage operations? (746) [4.3.14]

A. Recognizing and preserving evidence of arson
B. Searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire
C. Removing any atmosphere that is inherently dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
D. Reducing further damage from water, smoke, heat, and exposure during or immediately after a fire

D. Reducing further damage from water, smoke, heat, and exposure during or immediately after a fire

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What are typical tools and equipment used in salvage operations? (747) [4.3.14]

A. Pike poles, ladders, power saws, and plywood
B. Salvage covers, carpentry tools, mops, and buckets
C. Flat head axes, salvage covers, and piercing nozzles
D. Positive pressure ventilation fans and smoke ejectors

B. Salvage covers, carpentry tools, mops, and buckets

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What type of salvage equipment is made of waterproof canvas or vinyl and has edge hems into which grommets are placed for hanging or draping? (747) [4.3.14]

A. Carryalls
B. Floor runners
C. Salvage covers
D. Automatic sprinkler kits

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C. Salvage covers

What type of salvage equipment is designed to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, and sumps? (749) [4.3.14]

A. Floor runners
B. Water vacuums
C. Dewatering devices
D. Automatic sprinkler kits

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C. Dewatering devices

Proper folding of salvage covers: (750) [4.3.14]

A. Requires two firefighters to accomplish.
B. Should be completed immediately before performing salvage operations.
C. Will determine whether or not a large salvage cover will be able to fully cover furnishings.
D. Can be accomplished using any method as long as the covers are small enough to be stored on the apparatus.

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A. Requires two firefighters to accomplish.

Which statement describing salvage procedures is true? (750) [4.3.14]

A. Salvage operations must not begin until overhaul is complete.
B. Suppression operations must never be delayed, even for a short time, in order to remove contents.
C. The IC may order salvage operations while suppression activities are underway when the situation permits.
D. Ensure suppression operations are thorough because primary damage is always more expensive than secondary damage.

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C. The IC may order salvage operations while suppression activities are underway when the situation permits.

What is the optimal way to arrange the furnishings of a room in order to protect them from secondary damage? (752) [4.3.14]

A. Place the items in one corner away from foot traffic.
B. Stack as many items on top of each other as possible.
C. Push all items out of the way and up against the wall.
D. Group items in the center so that more can fit under one salvage cover.

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D. Group items in the center so that more can fit under one salvage cover.

What is considered good practice when salvage covers are limited at large commercial occupancies? (753) [4.3.14]

A. Use salvage covers on product closest to the floor.
B. Determine what the most valuable product is and cover it.
C. Use available salvage covers to create a lean-to against the walls.
D. Create water chutes and catchalls, even though the water must be routed to the floor and removed later.

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D. Create water chutes and catchalls, even though the water must be routed to the floor and removed later.

Which of the following would be the BEST option to remove large quantities of water from a structure? (753) [4.3.14]

A. Create drainage holes in upper floors
B. Move captured water out in carryalls
C. Use chutes made from salvage covers
D. Isolate the water to one area and allow it to evaporate

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C. Use chutes made from salvage covers

What is the difference between catchalls and chutes? (754) [4.3.14] A. Catchalls must be held by personnel; chutes cannot. B. Catchalls stop the flow of water; chutes divert water. C. Catchalls hold small amounts of water; chutes divert water. D. Catchalls are used on downhill angles; chutes are used on flat surfaces.

C. Catchalls hold small amounts of water; chutes divert water. ✨ You are so smart!✨

What should firefighters use to cover openings at doors and windows made during forcible entry and suppression in order to make the structure more secure? (755) [4.3.14] A. Strips of lath B. Salvage covers C. Pieces of plywood D. Heavy plastic sheeting

C. Pieces of plywood

What is considered proper cleaning technique for salvage covers? (755) [4.5.1] A. Covers may be sprayed down, folded, and returned to service. B. Covers should be dried with towels immediately after washing. C. Covers can be cleaned using a vinegar solution in order to remove carbon and ash stains. D. Covers should be cleaned and dried completely before being folded or rolled and returned into service.

D. Covers should be cleaned and dried completely before being folded or rolled and returned into service.

_____ are responsible for preserving evidence at the fire scene, because it may be necessary later in order to determine the cause of the fire. (756) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Fire officers B. All firefighters C. Fire investigators D. Incident commanders

B. All firefighters

What actions are Fire Fighter I personnel permitted to take when protecting and preserving evidence? (756) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Determine what is admissible in court B. Interrogate criminal suspects at the scene C. Declare that items at the scene are considered evidence D. Protect areas and items that look suspicious until investigators have examined it

D. Protect areas and items that look suspicious until investigators have examined it

Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the _____ required in legal cases. (756) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Discovery B. Preservation C. Property rights D. Chain of custody

D. Chain of custody

If the area of origin is apparent, firefighters can follow physical indicators from the: (758) [4.3.8, 4.3.13] A. Top of the room to the bottom. B. Bottom of the room to the top. C. Area of least damage to the area of most damage. D. Area of most damage to the area of least damage.

C. Area of least damage to the area of most damage.

Identifying witnesses, noting initial scene observations, and _____ are critical to the process of determining the area of origin. (758) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Securing the scene B. Conducting size-up C. Performing overhaul D. Speaking to the property owner

A. Securing the scene

What is a procedure for firefighters that are protecting the area of origin? (758) [4.3.14] A. Restricting access to the scene B. Making arrests of suspects at the scene C. Securing warrants for entry onto property D. Determining the value of the property and contents

A. Restricting access to the scene

When establishing a secure perimeter to preserve the area of origin at an explosion, how should the boundaries be determined? (759) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. It should begin at the farthest piece of evidence found. B. It should extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence found. C. It should be established at 1.5 times the distance from the center of the blast zone. D. It should be established at 1.5 times the distance from the farthest piece of debris found.

D. It should be established at 1.5 times the distance from the farthest piece of debris found.

What is a common guideline for creating a secure perimeter around the area of origin? (759) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. A secure perimeter can only be enforced by law enforcement officers. B. Uniformed officers or firefighters can be used to control scene access. C. Decreasing the size of the perimeter is more difficult than increasing it. D. The perimeter should be physically secured with rope, temporary fences, or pedestrian barricades.

B. Uniformed officers or firefighters can be used to control scene access.

Which procedure may be instituted by the investigator once the investigation is considered to be criminal in nature? (759) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Stopping fire suppression operations in order to preserve evidence B. Keeping a log of all persons who enter and leave the incident perimeter C. Permitting only law enforcement officers or deputized firefighters to enter the perimeter D. Detain firefighters on the scene until they produce written statements of their fireground activities

B. Keeping a log of all persons who enter and leave the incident perimeter

What is the term for the process of establishing the cause of a fire incident through careful investigation and analysis of the available evidence? (760) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Scene preservation B. Fire cause determination C. Point of origin determination D. Chain of custody documentation

B. Fire cause determination

People leaving the scene, the time of arrival and extent of fire, and doors or windows that are locked or unlocked are all observations that: (761) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Confirm an act of arson. B. Should be provided to investigators. C. Determine how safe the area of origin is. D. May interfere with your ability to be objective.

B. Should be provided to investigators.

To aid investigators in determining the cause of the fire, firefighters should make note of any abnormal behavior of the fire when water is applied, such as: (761) [4.3.8, 4.3.14] A. Several rekindles in the same area. B. Black, charred remnants of furniture and clothes. C. Grey or white smoke coming from the eaves of roofs. D. The buildup of steam during fire suppression operations.

A. Several rekindles in the same area.

Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a fire was planned? (762) [4.3.8, 4.3.13] A. The area of origin is determined to be in the area of the building being renovated. B. Both the front and back doors of the structure are locked upon arrival to the scene. C. The property owner produces insurance and other legal documents before firefighters leave the scene. D. The structure was fully involved upon arrival and defensive tactics were required to extinguish the fire.

C. The property owner produces insurance and other legal documents before firefighters leave the scene.

What locations in which a fire started would likely require an explanation during an investigation? (762) [4.3.13] A. In closets B. Near electrical outlets C. Above baseboard heaters D. Behind washers and dryers

A. In closets

What is a general rule regarding protecting evidence in place? (763) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. If evidence must be moved, ask a company or chief officer to move it. B. Evidence should be extinguished and cleaned properly before transporting it to a crime lab. C. Evidence should be brought away from the fire scene during salvage and overhaul in order to protect it from damage. D. Evidence must remain undisturbed except when absolutely necessary for the extinguishment of the fire.

D. Evidence must remain undisturbed except when absolutely necessary for the extinguishment of the fire.

You become part of the chain of custody for a piece of evidence if you: (763) [4.3.8, 4.3.13, 4.3.14] A. Move or handle the evidence. B. Discover the evidence at the fire scene. C. Tell an investigator about the evidence. D. Are involved in fire suppression at the area of origin.

A. Move or handle the evidence. ✨You just did the damn thing!✨

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