Chapter # 18 Loss Control Flashcards

1
Q

If not careful, fire suppression can cause more damage then what?

A

The initial fire.

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2
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Activities performed before, during, and after a fire has been extingushed to minimize loss to property.

A

Loss Control

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3
Q

Consist of operations associated with firefighting that aid in the reducing of primary and secondary damage.

A

Salvage.

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4
Q

Operations that involve searching and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire after the main body of fire is extinigushed.

A

Overhaul

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5
Q

Loss control concerns to address in pre-incident plans include what?

A

Access. Evacuation. Location of vital records and how to protect them. When and how fire suppression systems should be supported. How to protect building contents from smoke and water.

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6
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Special pre-incident plans should be developed for what?

A

Businesses with high value contents.

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7
Q

The most import aspect of fire dept loss control.

A

Salvage

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8
Q

How many salvage covers or needed per room on average if all contents are grouped together?

A

One

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9
Q

If salvage covers are limited it is a good idea to make what out of them? So that water can be directed to the floor.

A

Chutes and catchalls.

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10
Q

Name five ways that large quantities of water can be removed.

A

Locate and clean clogged drains. Remove toilet fixtures. Create Scuppers (hole in wall to exterior), Use existing sanitary piping system. Create chutes to route water to other areas.

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11
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Name two materials salvage covers are made from.

A

Vinyl and canvas.

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12
Q

How is a canvas salvage cover cleaned?

A

Water it down and scrub with a broom. If needed use a detergent and rinse off. Should be completely dry prior to folding and storing.

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13
Q

Can synthetic salvage covers be folded when wet?

A

Yes, but it is best to let them dry so they do not mildew.

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14
Q

Name some typical tools and equipment used in salvage operations.

A

Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general carpentry tools. Mops, squeegees, and buckets.

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15
Q

Pumps used to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, and sumps.

A

Dewatering devices

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16
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Use in removing water quickly from area that are not deep enough for a pump. Back pack models carry 4-5 gallons. Roller models carry up to 20 gallons.

A

Water Vaccum

17
Q

Designed to be driven into walls or wooden framing to provide a strong point from which to hang objects.

A

J hook

18
Q

Same use as J hooks but need a horizontal ledge to sit on.

A

S hooks

19
Q

A salvage cover rolled for a one firefighter spread may be carried how?

A

On the shoulder or under the arm.

20
Q

A salvage cover folded for a one firefighter spread is carried how?

A

On the shoulder is most convenient, but and safe method is acceptable.

21
Q

How should a two firefighter folded salvage cover be carried?

A

On the shoulder with the open edge facing the neck.

22
Q

What is the most effective way to deploy a two fire fighter salvage cover?

A

Balloon throw.

23
Q

One of the most practical ways of removing water that come through the ceiling from upper floors.

A

Water chutes.

24
Q

How much water can a properly constructed catchall hold?

A

Several hundred gallons.

25
Q

What should be developed as soon as a catchall is constructed?

A

A plan to remove the water.

26
Q

A opening in a floor should be made of what?

A

Lumber or thick plywood that will support a persons weight.

27
Q

Name the four activities that are included in overhaul.

A

Search for and extinguish hidden or remaining fire. Place building and contents in safe condition. Determine fire cause. Recognize and preserve arson evidence.

28
Q

Who should authorize the beginning of overhaul?

A

The IC and investigator.

29
Q

During overhaul if a potential hazardous area is identified it should be what?

A

Marked and barricaded.

30
Q

If resources allow, firefighters who were not involved in rescue or fire control should do what?

A

Overhaul

31
Q

What four things can be used to detect hidden fires?

A

Sight. Touch. Sounds. Electrical Sensors.

32
Q

Where does overhaul typically begin.

A

In the area with the most fire involvement.

33
Q

If opening must be made in a structure, how should they be made?

A

In a neat and planned manner that reduces the amount of repair work.

34
Q

Some plaster ceilings have wire mesh. When removing this what should be remembered.

A

It may come down in larger pieces.

35
Q

When pulling ceiling where should you be positioned and what should you be wearing?

A

Positioned between what your pulling and a door for exit. Wearing full PPE.

36
Q

Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.

A

NFPA 1801

37
Q

TI’s may not provided quality images of items behind what?

A

Reflective materials. (metal, mirrors, glass)

38
Q

TI’s can not see heat through what?

A

A cooler object. (Insulation may cover a heat signature)