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Chapter 18 Salvage and Overhaul Flashcards

1
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Salvage

A

efforts protect property and belongings from damage, particularly from the effects of smoke and water.

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Overhaul

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ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding and exposing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in a area that has been burned.

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Lighting (2) usually 110 Volt AC

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can be portable or on units,important concern at many fires and other emergency incidents. spotlights and flood lights

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Spotlights

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Project a narrow concentrated beam of light

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Flood lights

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a more diffuse light over a wide area

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GFI

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Ground fault interrupters prevent fatal electric shock

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Junction Boxes

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used as mobile power outlets protected by water proof covers

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Battery powered lights

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used by FF to find their way in dark areas or to illuminate their immediate work area

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Generator

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supplies 110 AC volt gas powered

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Inverter

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convert 12 volt DC to 110- Volt AC power

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Lighting Methods

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  1. Exterior lighting

2. interior Lighting

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Exterior Lighting

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should be provided at all incidents scene during hours of darkness, EX. Emergency vehicle floodlights

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Interior Lighting

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Flashlights, portable lights

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Cleaning and Maintenance (generator)

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run generators weekly or monthly 15-30 minutes to reduce any deposit build up that could foul the spark plugs and make the generator hard to start.

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Salvage overview

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are conducted to save property from a fire and to reduce the damage that results from a fire, smoke, water.

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Secondary loss

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salvage efforts usually are aimed at preventing or limiting secondary loss, that result from smoke and water damage, fire suppression efforts and other causes.

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Salvage tools

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  1. salvage covers treated canvas or plastic
  2. box cutter for cutting plastic
  3. floor runners
  4. wet/dry vacuums
  5. squeegees
  6. submersible pumps and hose
  7. sprinklers sut off kit
  8. ventilation fans power blowers
  9. smal tool kit
  10. pike poles to construct water chutes
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Deactivating sprinklers

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sprinklers should be shut down as soon as the IC declares fire is under control to prevent water damage, do not shut down prematurely

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Sprinkler Wedge

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simply a triangular piece of wood. Inserting two wedges on opposite sides between the orifice and the deflector of the sprinkler and pushing them together effectively plugs the opening, stopping the flow from standard upright and pendant sprinkler heads.

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Sprinkler stop

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more sophisticated mechanical device with a rubber stopper that can be inserted into a sprinkler head.

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Outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) valve

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main control valve for a sprinkler system- typically found in a mechanical room in the basement or on the ground floor level of a building

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Post indicator valve (PIV)

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is located outside the building or on an exterior wall

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Scupper

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opening through which water can be removed from a building

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Water Chute

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catches dripping water and directs it toward a drain or to the outside through a window or doorway

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Water catch all

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a temporary pond that hold dripping water in one location

26
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Water vacuum

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are available a small capacity backpack type and a larger wheeled unit.

27
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Drainage Pumps

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remove water that has accumulated in basements or below ground level

28
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Closed doors during salvage

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effectively keep smoke and heat our of a room or area, FF’s should always close doors after searching a room

29
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Salvage covers

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large square or rectangular sheets of heavy canvas or plastic material that are used to protect furniture and other items for water run off, falling debris soot and particulate matter in smoke residue

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Floor Runners

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a long section of protective material used to cover a section of flooring or carpet.

31
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Safety Consideration During Overhaul

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structural collapse, SCBA (IDLH), always keep a charged line, Safety officer should always be present during overhaul operations.

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Things to look for when overhauling (5)

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  1. Light weight and or truss construction
  2. cracked walls, out of alignment walls, sagging floors
  3. Heavy mechanical equipment on the roof (AC)
  4. overhanging cornices or heavy signs
  5. accumulations of water
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Using your senses (look)

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  1. Smoke seeping from cracks or from around doors and windows
  2. fresh or new smoke
  3. red glowing embers in dark areas
  4. burned areas
  5. discolored material
  6. peeling paint or cracked plaster
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Using your senses (listen)

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  1. Crackling sounds that indicate active fire

2. Hissing sounds that indicate water has touched hot objects

35
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Using your senses (feel)

A

heat using the back of your hand

36
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Thermal imager TIC TID

A

high tech tool used for overhaul

37
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Pike poles

A

pull ceiling and removing gypsum wallboard

38
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Crowbars and Halligan-type tools

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for removing base boards

39
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Axes

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chopping through wood such as floor boards

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Power tools

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battery powered saws for opening up walls and ceilings

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Pitch forks and shovels

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for removing debris

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Rubbish hooks and rakes

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for pulling things apart

43
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Thermal imaging cameras

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for identifying hot spots

44
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Types of salvage covers

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Green Canvas

Red Synthetic vinyl

45
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Loss stopped is established after

A

overhaul

46
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IC should use a

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fresh crew for overhaul

47
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AFD salvage cover throws

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Single edge snap throw
double edge snap throw
Balloon throw

48
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AFD cover fold

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Accordion Fold

49
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AFD improvisation for water control Chute and Catch

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Water chute (directs water to scuppets) and catch all catches small amounts of water to minimize water damage

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