Chapter 18 Salvage and Overhaul

Question 1

Salvage

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Overhaul

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Lighting (2) usually 110 Volt AC

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Spotlights

Answer 4

Project a narrow concentrated beam of light

Question 5

Flood lights

Answer 5

a more diffuse light over a wide area

Question 6

GFI

Answer 6

Ground fault interrupters prevent fatal electric shock

Question 7

Junction Boxes

Answer 7

used as mobile power outlets protected by water proof covers

Question 8

Battery powered lights

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Generator

Answer 9

supplies 110 AC volt gas powered

Question 10

Inverter

Answer 10

convert 12 volt DC to 110- Volt AC power

Question 11

Lighting Methods

Answer 11

1. Exterior lighting

2. interior Lighting

Question 12

Exterior Lighting

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Interior Lighting

Answer 13

Flashlights, portable lights

Question 14

Cleaning and Maintenance (generator)

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Salvage overview

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Secondary loss

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Salvage tools

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Deactivating sprinklers

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Sprinkler Wedge

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Sprinkler stop

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) valve

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Post indicator valve (PIV)

Answer 22

is located outside the building or on an exterior wall

Question 23

Scupper

Answer 23

opening through which water can be removed from a building

Question 24

Water Chute

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Water catch all

Answer 25

a temporary pond that hold dripping water in one location

Question 26

Water vacuum

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Drainage Pumps

Answer 27

remove water that has accumulated in basements or below ground level

Question 28

Closed doors during salvage

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Salvage covers

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Floor Runners

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Safety Consideration During Overhaul

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Things to look for when overhauling (5)

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Using your senses (look)

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Using your senses (listen)

Answer 34

1. Crackling sounds that indicate active fire | 2. Hissing sounds that indicate water has touched hot objects

Question 35

Using your senses (feel)

Answer 35

heat using the back of your hand

Question 36

Thermal imager TIC TID

Answer 36

high tech tool used for overhaul

Question 37

Pike poles

Answer 37

pull ceiling and removing gypsum wallboard

Question 38

Crowbars and Halligan-type tools

Answer 38

for removing base boards

Question 39

Axes

Answer 39

chopping through wood such as floor boards

Question 40

Power tools

Answer 40

battery powered saws for opening up walls and ceilings

Question 41

Pitch forks and shovels

Answer 41

for removing debris

Question 42

Rubbish hooks and rakes

Answer 42

for pulling things apart

Question 43

Thermal imaging cameras

Answer 43

for identifying hot spots

Question 44

Types of salvage covers

Answer 44

Green Canvas | Red Synthetic vinyl

Question 45

Loss stopped is established after

Answer 45

overhaul

Question 46

IC should use a

Answer 46

fresh crew for overhaul

Question 47

AFD salvage cover throws

Answer 47

Single edge snap throw double edge snap throw Balloon throw

Question 48

AFD cover fold

Answer 48

Accordion Fold

Question 49

AFD improvisation for water control Chute and Catch

Answer 49

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