Chapter 20 Loss Control Flashcards
Chain of Command
Common fire service term that means to always work through one’s direct supervisor. The fire service is viewed as a paramilitary organization and because of this all requests for information outside the assigned workplace should go through the supervisor.
Depth of Char
A term commonly used by the fire investigators to describe the amount of time wooden material had burned. The deeper the char, the longer the material was burning or exposed to direct flame.
Sheetrock
A trademark and another name for plaster board.
Visqueen
A trade name for black plastic. It was be used very effectively in salvage and overhaul operations. Many examples are discussed in this chapter.
When can salvage be started?
At the beginning of the fire if resources permit.
What are the range of sizes for a salvage cover?
10’x12’ to 12’x16’
Visqueen comes in rolls of how much?
120’ with unfolded with of 20’
The dimensions of a floor runner is…
3’ wide by 20’ wide
What are the two types of water vacuums?
“Backpack” and Sump-pump
If through the course of salvage operations equipment is damaged, how can the department recoup the money?
By charging the property owner’s insurance company.
The best method to ensure materials don’t get spilled from a salvage cover?
“Loose fold and roll”
How should tears in a salvage cover be marked?
Chalk
One of the most common hazards of salvage work is what?
Ceiling collapse
Water weight how much per gallon?
8.33
A flowing sprinkler head can displace oxygen within what radius?
3’ to 5’ radius
