200s Loss Control, Salvage, Overhaul, Occupant Services Flashcards
What should be considered when forcing doors or venting?
Loss control
Loss control can be its own branch, what sectors operate under loss control?
1: Salvage
2: Overhaul
3: Occupant Services
4: Critique
How can we reduce water damage?
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
How can we reduce smoke damage?
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
What is building packaging?
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
What are some additional customer service elements we can do during salvage?
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
What are the objectives of salvage?
1: Stop reduce source of damage
2: Protect remove contents
What can we do if we can’t remove items for salvage?
Gather in center of room, raise up, cover
What should be considered during salvage?
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
Where should salvage start?
In the area most threatened by damage
What is a big source of damage we can control?
Our actions, consider what damage we need to do and what is excessive
It is the responsibility of IC to make sure all personnel doing overhaul have proper PPE, what does this include?
1: Full Turnouts
2: SCBA
What is a post fire inspection?
A walk through of the structure to monitor for rekindle after fire control , and at scheduled intervals after. (Full PE)
What is a room and contents fire?
Did not extend past area of origin, past drywall, duct work, plumbing, electrical
What is a RAT?
Remote Activation Terminal, it is a portable wireless fire detection system
How long should a RAT be placed?
At least 12 hours
For structure fires command should order a post fire inspections by different crews at what intervals?
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
What type of fires should have a high index of suspicion for rekindles?
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
How can we conduct good overhaul in compiled goods or concealed spaces?
1: Class A Foam (check with investigator)
2: TICs
Command is responsible for thorough overhaul and no hidden fires, what is the responsibility of the last officer on scene?
Ensure total fire extinguishment, Post fire inspection
What do we need to do to perform scheduled post fire inspections?
Get RP permission, possibly get a key
How do we overhaul defensive fires?
From the exterior by applying water
What should be considered while overhauling and an investigator is in route?
Leave evidence in place
What can customer service sector assist with?
1: Notifying insurance, family member, Red Cross etc.
2: Answer all questions
3: Provide the document “after the fire”
What is an additional function of overhaul?
Securing the scene, ensuring hazards are identified for others
When do we set up Occupant Service Sector?
All working structure fires
Occupant service may extend past the termination of the event. How can command get units back in service?
Use staff personnel
What are the responsibilities of Occupant Services?
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
Who does Occupant Services report to?
Command unless there is a Loss Control branch
What can Occupant services do to aid in mental health of RP?
1: Explain body removal procedure
2: Contact CISM
What can Red Cross provide and what info do they need?
1: Clothes food toiletries temp housing
2: Address
2: Location of victims
3: Phone numbers
4: Number of displaced people
5: Incident number
