Ch. 9 Salvage Operations

Question 1

Total loss due to a structure fire is a result of two factors

Answer 1

1. Direct loss
2. Indirect loss

Question 2

Damage caused by fire, heat, and products of combustion

Answer 2

Direct loss

Question 3

Damage caused by the fire suppression operations used to control and extinguish a fire

Answer 3

Indirect loss

Question 4

When a salvage problem exists, the Incident commander should consider assigning an officer as what early on in the incident

Answer 4

Salvage Group Supervisor

Question 5

What is the goal in fire suppression operations

Answer 5

Keep loss to a minimum and get the occupants back in business as soon as possible

Question 6

What is the main focus in salvage operations

Answer 6

Control of water and keeping it out of elevator shafts, machinery rooms, and electrical rooms

Question 7

Salvage operations should begin where

Answer 7

The greatest loss is expected

*Generally floor of origin or the floor directly below

Question 8

2” line @ 200 gpm add 1670 pounds per minute

2 1/2” line @ 325 gpm adds nearly 2800 pounds per minute

Answer 8

Reference

Question 9

Based on the type of occupancy and incident, it is often advantageous to ____ water into a stairwell

Answer 9

Channel