Salvage Operations Flashcards
(52 cards)
What is so important about conducting good salvage practices?
Good customer service
What is the purpose behind salvage operations?
Reducing primary (fire/water/smoke) and secondary (excessive water and holes from overhaul) damages
When does the salvage process begin?
As soon as adequate personnel are available
As soon as directed to begin salvage operations do you need to wait for the fore to be out?
No it can be done simultaneously with fore attack operations
What are some methods to protect property?
Group content
Roll up rugs
Raise furniture off wet floor with assist of water resistant materials (can goods)
What are three types of salvage covers?
Water proof canvas
Synthetic material (vinyl)
Disposable plastic cover
When should the sprinkler control valve be shut off?
Not until fire officers are convinced it would waste water, creat more damage and hamper fire extinguishment
What do firefighter bring to the scene to help control fire sprinkler systems?
Automatic sprinkler kits
Contains tongs & wedges
When do overhaul operations commence?
Once the main body of fire has been extinguished
What is the purpose of overhaul operations?
Search for hidden fires Place building I'm safe condition Protect against rekindle Help determine origin of fire Preserve evidence
When conducting overhaul and determining a safe condition what must take place?
Inspect the premises Operational plan Tools and equipment Utilities Determine structural instability
What temp in metal tensile strength affected?
500 degrees
What is the secondary means for overhaul?
Hidden fires
Process begins after the fire has been knocked down and the personal responsible determines the origin
The process for looking for hidden fires starts where?
Started at the origin and moves away
Indicators of hidden fires are…..
Sight
Touch
Sound
Electronic sensors
What is needed for over haul procedures?
Full PPE with SCBA
Charged hose line 1-1/2 or 1-3/4
Water extinguisher or boaster hose attack line (must be placed where it won’t cause additional water damage)
Small burning objects can be extinguished how?
Submerge in water such as sinks or bathtubs
How do you attack large finishing fires?
Should be removed from building
Try to save potential evidence
When penetrating qualities are needed for Cotten and upholstery what should be used?
Class A foam
What methods are used when exposing hidden fires?
Only remove enough to ensure complete extinguishment
Consider restoration wen making holes
Look at fire involvement
When pulling ceiling don’t be directly under and have means of egress
During restoration and making the building safe what needs to be done?
Remove excess water
Remove objects that absorbed large amounts of water
Remove undamaged materials
Cover roof,floor windows and door openings
When left at the scene what is your objectives?
Maintain in security
Report rekindles
Report observations
When do you look for signs of origin?
En- route
Upon arrival
During firefighting operations
After the fire
What are some key things to look for that may lead to possible arson?
Trailers
Burn patterns
Tampering with fire detection and protection systems
