Loss Control

Question 0

Which term defines searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fires?

a) overhaul
b) loss control
c) maintenance
d) salvage

Answer 0

a) Overhaul

Question 1

Which term defines operations associated in reducing primary & secondary damage during fire fighting operations?

a) loss control
b) salvage
c) overhaul
d) maintenance

Answer 1

b) salvage

Question 2

When can salvage operations begin?

a) when the fire attack is complete
b) once the attack is underway
c) at the same time as the fire attack, if on-scene resources permit
d) before the fire attack

Answer 2

c) At the same time as the fire attack, if on-scene resources permit

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding salvage in commercial occupancies is LEAST accurate?

a) the actual arranging of contents to be covered may be limited
b) water naturally comes into contact with shelving and wets the contents
c) placement of display shelves can make contents difficult to cover
d) stock should be stored directly on the ground

Answer 3

d) Stock should be stored directly on the ground

Question 4

Which of the following is one material that salvage covers may be made of?

a) polyester
b) hemp
c) canvas
d) sisal

Answer 4

c) Canvas

Question 5

Which of the following materials can be used to provide a water basin for immersing small burning objects?

a) carryalls
b) floor runners
c) dewatering devices
d) water vacuum

Answer 5

a) Carryalls

Question 6

How many firefighters are needed to fold a salvage cover for one-firefighter deployment?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Answer 6

b) 2

Question 7

What is the recommended use for an axe during overhaul?

a) remove door frames
b) install temporary doors
c) check void spaces for hot spots
d) open walls and floors

Answer 7

d) Open walls and floors

Question 8

Ways to detect a hidden fire:

Answer 8

Sight
Touch - heat in floors or walls
Sound - popping crackling, hissing 
Electronic sensors
Discoloration of materials
Peeling paint
Smoke emissions from cracks
Cracked plaster
Rippled wallpaper
Burned areas
Thermal imagimg
Infrared heat detection

Question 9

Where does overhaul typically begin?

a) in the area of most severe fire involvement
b) in the area of least severe fire involvement
c) the lowest point of the structure
d) the highest point of the structure

Answer 9

a) In the area of most severe fire involvement.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about cleaning salvage covers is MOST accurare?

a) covers that are extremely dirty must be replaced
b) salvage covers usually have to be cleaned with detergent
c) canvas salvage covers can be wet when folded and placed in service
d) although vinyl salvage covers can be folded wet, it is best to let them dry first to prevent mildew

Answer 10

d) although vinyl salvage covers can be folded wet, it is best to let them dry first to precent mildew

Question 11

Which material can be used to temporarily control large amounts of water until chutes can be constructed to route the water to the outside?

a) splicing cover
b) water router
c) catchall
d) hose

Answer 11

a) catchall