CHAPTER 18 - LOSS CONTROL Flashcards

1
Q

Damage caused by a fire itself and not by actions taken to fight the fire

A

Primary damage

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2
Q

Damage caused by or resulting from actions taken to fight a fire and leaving the property unprotected.

A

Secondary damage

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3
Q

Methods and operating procedures by which firefighters attempt to save property and reduce further damage from water, smoke, feet and exposure during or immediately after a fire.

A

Salvage

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4
Q

Operations conducted once the main body of fire has been extinguished

A

Overhaul

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5
Q

Form of drain opening provided in outer walls at floor or roof level to remove water to the exterior of a building in order to reduce water damage

A

Scupper

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6
Q

Water proof carrier used to carry and catch debris or used as a water sump basin for immersing small burning objects

A

Carryall

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7
Q

Electronic device that forms images using infrared radiation

A

Thermal imager

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8
Q

Minimizing losses to property is a sign of firefighter professionalism. True or false?

A

True

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9
Q

The pre-incident plan includes all means of evacuating or protecting building occupants during a fire. True or false?

A

True

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10
Q

Contents removed from a structure during salvage procedures should be protected from theft and vandalism and once the fire has been extinguished. true or false?

A

True

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11
Q

A salvage cover may need to be placed over a bed before putting other household items on it. True or false?

A

True

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12
Q

Properly cleaned, dried, and repaired salvage covers have longer service lives. True or false?

A

True

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13
Q

Chalk is used to Mark any holes on vinyl salvage covers. True or false?

A

False – a marking pen is used

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14
Q

Carryalls our devices used to remove water from basements or elevator shafts. True or false?

A

False – dewatering devices/pumps

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15
Q

A rolled salvage cover is typically carried on the shoulder or under the arm. True or false?

A

True

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16
Q

A folded salvage cover for a two firefighter spread can easily be used for a one firefighter spread. True or false?

A

False – a single firefighter cannot easily handle a large salvage cover

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17
Q

A hose line is used to conduct a catchall. True or false?

A

False – it is constructed from a salvage cover

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18
Q

Covering openings is critical to prevent further damage to property by weather and trespassers. True false?

A

True

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19
Q

Determining the cause of the fire is an operation performed during overhaul. True or false?

A

True

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20
Q

The first consideration before beginning overhaul is safety. True or false?

A

True

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21
Q

Ceilings may be opened from below during overhaul with a pike pole. True or false?

A

True

22
Q

Permitting canvas salvage covers to dry when dirty is not good as _____And____stains can rot canvas.

A

Carbon and Ash

23
Q

Canvas salvage covers should be completely clean and dry before being folded and stored on the apparatus to prevent____or_____.

A

Mildew or rot

24
Q

The most convenient way to carry a folded salvage cover is on the shoulder with the open edges next to the_____.

A

Neck

25
Q

Covering openings created during salvage is critical to prevent further damage to property by___or___.

A

Whether or trespassers

26
Q

____Consists of activities conducted once the main body of fire has been extinguished.

A

Overhaul

27
Q

______the premises at the scene of the fire incident is the first step in the overhaul plan.

A

Inspecting

28
Q

This improvisation is used when objects are too large to be covered by a single cover.

A

Spliced covers

29
Q

This improvisation is constructed on the floor below firefighting operations and used to drain run off out of the structures windows or doors.

A

Water chute

30
Q

Placed on the floor to hold small amounts of water, this improvisation can hold several hundred gallons of water

A

Catchall

31
Q

Constructed from salvage covers, this improvisation is used to catch as much water as possible by putting it into position as soon as possible even if the sides are not uniformly rolled.

A

Catchall

32
Q

Use of this improvisation is one of the most practical methods of removing water coming through the ceiling from upper floors.

A

Water chute

33
Q

Using disposable rolled plastic sheeting cut to size, as needed, this improvisation saves time and property.

A

Spliced covers

34
Q

How should household furnishings be grouped when arranging for salvage operations?

A

On dry surfaces not near where debris for disposal is being collected.

35
Q

How should commercial occupancies stock the store so it is less vulnerable to water damage?

A

On skids or pallets

36
Q

An automatic sprinkler kit is made up of tools used to:

A

Stop the flow of water from an open sprinkler

37
Q

What cannot be driven into walls or framing but must have a horizontal ledge from which to hang?

A

J hooks

38
Q

The philosophy of loss control describes activities performed before, during, and after a fire incident to minimize losses to property. True or false?

A

True

39
Q

Allowing carbon and Ash stains to dry on canvas salvage covers may cause the canvas to rot. True or false?

A

True

40
Q

Synthetic salvage covers require as much maintenance as canvas covers. True or false?

A

False

41
Q

Overhaul procedures typically begin in the area of least severe fire involvement. True or false?

A

False

42
Q

The only way to ensure fires are extinguished in baled items such as rags, cotton, or hay is to break them apart. True or false?

A

True

43
Q

Large smoldering items should be left inside the fire incident structure for thorough extinguishment. True or false?

A

False

44
Q

What describes the results of forcible entry, ventilation, and fire extinguisher and operations during loss control?

A

Secondary damage

45
Q

Salvage operations may be conducted while suppression activities are underway if the situation permits and:

A

On scene resources are sufficient

46
Q

What is designed to be driven into walls or wooden framing to provide strong points to hang objects?

A

J hooks

47
Q

What is the most convenient method used to carry a folded salvage cover for a two firefighters spread?

A

On the shoulder with open edges next to the neck

48
Q

SCBA should be worn even if the air after a fire incident appears to be without smoke to protect firefighters from:

A

Toxic combustion products

49
Q

Fire fighters must be especially aware of checking the attic and basement for fire extension in structures using what type of construction?

A

Balloon construction

50
Q

Practice of minimizing damage and providing customer service through effective medication and recovery efforts before, during, and after an incident.

A

Loss control