11 Overhaul Flashcards
During overhaul what when determine whether firefighters firefighting activities should be conducted in all areas or placed off-limits
Structural integrity
What personnel should be used for overhaul
Fresh crews. Or personal that has gone through rehab
Overhaul atmosphere should be monitored for what
Carbon monoxide other toxic materials asbestos
What is another purpose for overhaul
To leave the structure in as safe condition as possible
What materials or debris should be removed from the building during overhaul
Only debris that presents a dangerous condition, burn structural material, furnishings, equipment
What components should be left inside the building during overhaul
Anything that does not pose a hazard or components or debris that fire investigators should inspect
True/false during overhaul after the emergency there is no reason for rushing or taking unnecessary chances
True
Before any personnel are sent into the building for overhaul what must be done
Company and personal selected by the incident commander must check the area thoroughly, pre-inspection four holes in the floor or structural hazards
For a small fire what areas should be preinspected
Fire room. Adjacent rooms and room above and below
Unsafe areas should be placed off limits by using what
Barrier tape
During the overhaul process firefighter should check the area for possible
Clues to the ignition of the fire
If possible overhaul assignments should be given to personnel who
Were not engaged in firefighting operations
No one should be allowed inside the fire building for overhaul without first reporting to
The sector officer assigned to the area in which they will be working
Overhaul personality should be well supervised within the structure because
They need to be well informed of the interior conditions
If latter company personnel are not on scene or engage elsewhere on the fire ground who will have to perform overhaul
Engine company personnel well also advancing in operating hose lines
Because less water is needed for overhaul then for firefighting 2 1/2 inch attack lines can be
Reduced to inch and three-quarter attack lines for easier handling
Where should overhaul begin
Close to the area where firefighting operations and it
When the fire suspected behind walls or ceilings they should be opened until
A clean or unburned area is found the area should be wet down with water if necessary
When I shaft has been the Avenue of travel for a fire areas adjacent to the shaft
Must be opened check for extension
When checking above the fire during overhaul what may have to be removed
Baseboards and flooring
During overhaul consideration kitchen cabinets often
Conceal openings for utilities through which fire can travel
Any area or fixture that shows fire damage must be
Removed and thoroughly check for extension until no more fire damage is evident
When the building is heavily damaged and water is deep work to be done to drain water from the floors
A whole can be made in outside walls from windowsill want to floor level to push water out or allowed to drain
Conducting a pre-inspection before overhaul what will dictate the extent of inspection
The extent of the fire
