Salvage and Overhaul

Question 1

What are the first, second, and third incident priorities?

Answer 1

First- Life Safety
Second- Incident Stabilization
Third- Property Conservation

Question 2

What is the definition of Salvage?

Answer 2

Those methods and operating procedures associated with firefighting that aid in reducing primary and secondary damage during firefighting operations

Question 3

What is primary damage?

Answer 3

The fire

Question 4

What is secondary damage?

Answer 4

Suppression activities

Question 5

What is the third strategic priority in firefighting?

Answer 5

To protect and conserve property

Question 6

What is the major objective of salvage work?

Answer 6

protection of buildings and their contents

Question 7

Why is it important to perform salvage work rapidly and efficiently?

Answer 7

Because of the high values involved

Question 8

What are 4 categories of salvage work?

Answer 8

1. pre-fire
2. during a fire
3. fire under control
4. post- fire

Question 9

Why do we salvage?

2

Answer 9

1. its our job

2. huge PR value for the fire department

Question 10

Why is a huge PR value for the fire department when salvaging?
(3)

Answer 10

1. Makes us look good
2. Shows we are professionals
3. Emotional impact

Question 11

What are we trying to protect in buildings?

4

Answer 11

1. records
2. residential furnishings or personal belongings
3. merchandise or other contents
4. machinery

Question 12

What is the most significant of all salvage principals?

Answer 12

Accurate application of water

Question 13

What are the salvage officers primary objectives?

4

Answer 13

1. To protect exposed contents on fire floor
2. To protect exposed contents on the floor below the fire
3. To hold water to the fire floor or below the fire
4. to divert water to the exterior of the building as necessary

Question 14

What are regular canvas salvage covers made of?

Answer 14

Treated woven canvas

-lightweight, easily handled, sufficiently water proof

Question 15

What are plastic runners salvage covers made of?

Answer 15

Nylon covered with vinyl, or sheets of plastic

-Lightweight, water proof

Question 16

What is the size of a salvage cover?

Answer 16

Usually 12x18 feet

Question 17

What are grommets?

Answer 17

Metal rings along edges for hanging covers

Question 18

(Salvage covers)
DO NOT
(4)

Answer 18

1. Drag or walk on covers unnecessarily
2. Pull over sharp projections or broken glass
3. Throw down elevator shafts or from windows
4. Drive nails through cover, use grommet holes

Question 19

How do you inspect covers after use for holes or tears?

Answer 19

Walk under cover and look for light indicating hole

Question 20

What do you do if you find a hole in a salvage cover?

Answer 20

Mark with chalk and place out of service for repair

Question 21

How do you wash salvage covers?

3

Answer 21

1. Spread out flat and spray with clean water
2. Scrub with deck brushes if needed
3. Hang to dry

Question 22

What are 3 means of spreading the salvage covers?

Answer 22

1. One person throw
2. Two person counter payoff
3. Two person balloon method

Question 23

What is the fold called that we store salvage covers in and why do we fold it that way?

Answer 23

Accordion fold for easy deployment

Question 24

What are the 2 things involved in pre-fire salvage?

Answer 24

Training and planning

Question 25

When training for forcible entry during pre-fire salvage, what ware we trying to accomplish?

Answer 25

To cause the least amount of damage possible

Question 26

During pre-fire salvage planning, what are we doing with the buildings in our area?

Answer 26

Familiarizing ourselves with the buildings. This allows us to know the locations of important things/items in buildings

Question 27

What are the 3 "propers" of salvage during a fire?

Answer 27

Proper application of water Proper forcible entry Proper and timely ventilation

Question 28

What are the 6 things that we need to do during salvage after the fire is under control?

Answer 28

``` Stop open sprinklers Ventilate any remaining smoke and heat Remove debris and dry the building Cover openings (Theft and weather) Protect valuables Restore sprinkler system back to service ```

Question 29

What happens during post fire salvage?

Answer 29

Critique of the salvage operation Makes us better for the next "big one"

Question 30

What are the 2 types of salvage covers?

Answer 30

Regular canvas and plastic runners

Question 31

What is the distance between each grommet on a salvage cover and why?

Answer 31

16" on center to correspond with spacing of studs and joists

Question 32

How much weight does a nozzle flowing at 250 gpm add to a building in 1 minute?

Answer 32

2000lbs

Question 33

When is it a good idea to use the TFD apparatus to pump water accumulation out of a structure?

Answer 33

NEVER | It could damage the pump

Question 34

When removing water from upper floors, you should...

Answer 34

Collect and move it in a way that does as little damage as possible

Question 35

What are the 4 things that we can use to remove water from upper floors?

Answer 35

Ladder chutes Stairwell chutes Soil Pipes Toilet sewer connections

Question 36

What are the 4 points of overhaul?

Answer 36

Those operations that consist of searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fires Placing the building and its contents in a safe condition Determining the cause of the fire Recognizing and preserving evidence of fire cause

Question 37

Are salvage and overhaul basically the same thing?

Answer 37

NO | But they are usually conducted at the same time

Question 38

It is said in fire prevention that..." "

Answer 38

There is no honor in fighting a fire that could have been prevented

Question 39

What are the 4 objectives of overhaul?

Answer 39

Establish safe conditions Extinguish all remaining fires Examine overhaul debris Property protection from theft and weather

Question 40

After the fire is brought under control, there is no reason to place firefighters at ____

Answer 40

Risk

Question 41

What are the 4 things we do to make sure firefighters are safe during overhaul?

Answer 41

Inspect premises for hazards Eliminate those hazards Use a sound organizational plan so things are not missed Provide suitable equipment

Question 42

What are the 2 general things that you check for fire during overhaul?

Answer 42

All concealed spaces | All possible avenues of fire spread

Question 43

Beware of the possibility of _____ ceilings

Answer 43

Double

Question 44

What areas are notoriously missed for hidden embers?

Answer 44

Around windows and doors

Question 45

While checking concealed spaces you should check in the ____ space and between ____ ____

Answer 45

Attic space | Wall studs

Question 46

If you find evidence at the fire scene... you need to

Answer 46

Protect it and make your Captain aware of it

Question 47

How can we protect the scene from weather and theft? | 3

Answer 47

Cover vent holes, secure doors, provide fencing

Question 48

When and who turns off utilities during a fire operation?

Answer 48

Usually done at the start by the first in ladder engineer

Question 49

After shutting off the gas meter, SWG will...

Answer 49

Lock it to prevent reopening