20: Property Salvage

Question 1

Types of property damage.

Answer 1

Primary damage - occurs as a result of the fire itself
Secondary damage- occurs as a result of firefighting efforts

Question 2

The goal of salvage operations is to reduce property loss or damage from the following: (4)`

Answer 2

Water
Smoke
Fire
Forcible entry

Question 3

Salvage equipment categories: (5)

Answer 3

Property conservation
Door, window, roof repair
mop up/clean up
Odor suppressor (110 V earofogger, 4L Fluid)
Automatic sprinkler tools

Question 4

Factors that influence the beginning of Salvage Operations: (4)

Answer 4

Conditions at time
Type and value of building contents
Available personnel
Priorities of life first and property second