6/8 Salvage

Question 1

The term “salvage” as applied to the fire service is defined as “the protection of buildings and their contents from _____ due to water, smoke and heat.”

Answer 1

unnecessary damage

Question 2

Accordion fold : Two members face each other at one end of cover and fold end in approximately ____.

Answer 2

8-10 inches.

Question 3

When carrying two salvage covers at the same time, the second cover is most easily carried on the ____ opposite the shoulder being used.

Answer 3

forearm and hip

Question 4

One member throw :

1. Place center of folded cover over ___ forearm; grasp bottom fold with thumb and fingers of left hand.

Answer 4

left

Question 5

One member throw :

2. With palm down, reach in with right hand next to body; grasp ____ top folds.

Answer 5

three or four

Question 6

Counter Pay-Off
A two-member operation used where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid ___. Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method.

Answer 6

displacing or damaging goods

Question 7

Counter Pay-Off

1. With center fold of cover next to counter, one member holds folded cover with both forearms;
2. Second person grasps the top fold with _____; walks backward until the cover is stretched taut. During this operation, first member elevates his forearms to hold tension on the cover and to keep it off the floor.

Answer 7

both hands palms down

Question 8

Counter Pay-Off

3. Move cover over ____; gently lower center fold of cover to center of counter.
4. Unfold cover and drop it over the sides of counter.
5. Tuck bottom edges of cover in close to counter to keep aisles free.

Answer 8

counter

Question 9

Two-Member Balloon
Used in covering piles of merchandise or objects over which there is _____. This method permits the complete covering of materials quickly and effectively if the top of the object or material to be covered is within reach.

Answer 9

plenty of room to float a cover

Question 10

Two-Member Balloon

3. Both members turn cover so the double fold is ___ and the center of the cover is hanging down. Grasp a fold in each hand, keeping cover elevated.
4. Both members pull cover taut; feet well braced; inside foot____; elbows high; palms down.

Answer 10

up / back

Question 11

Two-Member Balloon

5. Both members working in unison snap cover up quickly so that air can get underneath, forming a balloon; let go with outside hands; float cover over object with ______.
6. Drape cover over object; tuck in at bottom.

Answer 11

inside hands

Question 12

Sealing/bagging :

2. Fold the end edge or side of cover back approximately___
3. Grasp adjoining cover; pull it over the ___ of first cover until edges are even.

Answer 12

one foot. /one-foot lap

Question 13

Sealing/bagging :

4. With members well spaced, all members grasp both edges and ____ until lap is completed.
5. When sealing floors, a _____ lap up walls should be considered.

Answer 13

roll together / one-foot minimum