20 Property Salvage

Question 1

Define Salvage?

Answer 1

Salvage in the fire service consists of those methods and operating procedures allied to fire fighting which in reducing forcible entry, fire, water and smoke damage during and after fires.

Question 2

Property damage associated with fire fighting takes 2 forms?

Answer 2

1. Primary damage (occurs as a result of the fire itself)
2. Secondary Damage (occurs as a result of fire fighting efforts such as forcible entry, applying water, ventilation, search and rescue and searching for hidden fires.

Question 3

The goal of salvage operations is to reduce property loss or damage from the following?

Answer 3

1. Forcible entry
2. Water
3. Fire
4. Smoke

Question 4

T/F The aero fogger may be used in other situations such as medical aids.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the purpose of the carryall?

Answer 5

Catch debris and serve as a waterbasin