200s Loss Control, Salvage, Overhaul, Occupant Services

Question 1

What should be considered when forcing doors or venting?

Answer 1

Loss control

Question 2

Loss control can be its own branch, what sectors operate under loss control?

Answer 2

1: Salvage
2: Overhaul
3: Occupant Services
4: Critique

Question 3

How can we reduce water damage?

Answer 3

1: Use appropriate GPM
2: Put water directly on fire embers (not drywall if possible)
3: Don’t wet attic unless needed
4: Use Class A Foam
5: Wipe off tables and counters with dry towel
6: Block furniture
7: Salvage covers
8: Hall runners
9: Shovel debris off carpet

Question 4

How can we reduce smoke damage?

Answer 4

1: Close doors
2: PPV
3: Take smoldering objects outside
4: Turn off HVAC
5: Dont pull drywall from corners
6: Cut small holes for attic or use man door

Question 5

What is building packaging?

Answer 5

1: Vent each room
2: Debris brought outside
3: Valuables boxed if dry
4: Secure building board up or plastic cover openings
5: Remove broken glass

Question 6

What are some additional customer service elements we can do during salvage?

Answer 6

1: Take RP on a tour show them what we did and why
2: May have to stop salvage for investigator
3: Care for pets
4: May need to request more resources for large incidents

Question 7

What are the objectives of salvage?

Answer 7

1: Stop reduce source of damage
2: Protect remove contents

Question 8

What can we do if we can’t remove items for salvage?

Answer 8

Gather in center of room, raise up, cover

Question 9

What should be considered during salvage?

Answer 9

1: Type value location of contents
2: Extent and location of fire
3: Recognize existing potential damage sources
4: Estimate required resources (early to reduce damage)
5: Consider replacement price (not just money) (business records, pictures etc)
6: Loss control meet with RP and get info from them

Question 10

Where should salvage start?

Answer 10

In the area most threatened by damage

Question 11

What is a big source of damage we can control?

Answer 11

Our actions, consider what damage we need to do and what is excessive

Question 12

It is the responsibility of IC to make sure all personnel doing overhaul have proper PPE, what does this include?

Answer 12

1: Full Turnouts
2: SCBA

Question 13

What is a post fire inspection?

Answer 13

A walk through of the structure to monitor for rekindle after fire control , and at scheduled intervals after. (Full PE)

Question 14

What is a room and contents fire?

Answer 14

Did not extend past area of origin, past drywall, duct work, plumbing, electrical

Question 15

What is a RAT?

Answer 15

Remote Activation Terminal, it is a portable wireless fire detection system

Question 16

How long should a RAT be placed?

Answer 16

At least 12 hours

Question 17

For structure fires command should order a post fire inspections by different crews at what intervals?

Answer 17

2, 4, 8. If a RAT can’t be placed more frequent may be necessary. You can also ask PD to do drive bus during the first 2 hours

Question 18

What type of fires should have a high index of suspicion for rekindles?

Answer 18

1: Fire in cellulose insulation
2: Multi family dwelling where family are let back in
3: Fire around tightly framed components (doors windows electrical)
4: Fires under the structure or in floors
5: Other conditions where likely
6: Vents
7: Light fixtures
8: Baseboards

Question 19

How can we conduct good overhaul in compiled goods or concealed spaces?

Answer 19

1: Class A Foam (check with investigator)
2: TICs

Question 20

Command is responsible for thorough overhaul and no hidden fires, what is the responsibility of the last officer on scene?

Answer 20

Ensure total fire extinguishment, Post fire inspection

Question 21

What do we need to do to perform scheduled post fire inspections?

Answer 21

Get RP permission, possibly get a key

Question 22

How do we overhaul defensive fires?

Answer 22

From the exterior by applying water

Question 23

What should be considered while overhauling and an investigator is in route?

Answer 23

Leave evidence in place

Question 24

What can customer service sector assist with?

Answer 24

1: Notifying insurance, family member, Red Cross etc.
2: Answer all questions
3: Provide the document “after the fire”

Question 25

What is an additional function of overhaul?

Answer 25

Securing the scene, ensuring hazards are identified for others

Question 26

When do we set up Occupant Service Sector?

Answer 26

All working structure fires

Question 27

Occupant service may extend past the termination of the event. How can command get units back in service?

Answer 27

Use staff personnel

Question 28

What are the responsibilities of Occupant Services?

Answer 28

1: Coordinate with loss control officer
2: Explain whats happening to the RP
3: Get info from RP about the structure and contents
4: Provide a cell phone for RP to use
5: Communicate where evacuees have been sent
6: ID health needs of RP bystanders
7: Red Cross
8: Notify other agencies or individuals
9: Walk through
10: Restore utilities
11: Connectors
12: Security
13 “After the FIre”
14: Insurance
15: Water blankets shelter

Question 29

Who does Occupant Services report to?

Answer 29

Command unless there is a Loss Control branch

Question 30

What can Occupant services do to aid in mental health of RP?

Answer 30

1: Explain body removal procedure
2: Contact CISM

Question 31

What can Red Cross provide and what info do they need?

Answer 31

1: Clothes food toiletries temp housing
2: Address
2: Location of victims
3: Phone numbers
4: Number of displaced people
5: Incident number