CHAPTER 19 - Salvage and Overhaul Flashcards
A ____ is a piece of canvas or plastic material, usually 3 to 4 ft (91 to 122 cm) wide and available in various lengths, that is used to protect flooring from dropped debris and/or dirt from shoes and boots.
floor runner
A ____ is a salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas.
water chute
What is your role related to fire investigation during salvage and overhaul?
Attempt to preserve evidence related to the cause of a fire.
Which is the first choice for stopping water from flowing through a sprinkler system that has activated?
Choices: Close the OS&Y valve., Close the PIV., Use a sprinkler wedge to deactivate the sprinklers., or Close the sprinkler system control valve.
Use a sprinkler wedge to deactivate the sprinklers.
Which of the following is a second method of turning a sprinkler system off if you cannot shut off an individual sprinkler head?
Choices: Shut off the tamper switch., Close the OS&Y valve., Close the hydrant valve., or Close the municipal water system valve.
Close the OS&Y valve.
Which of the following should you perform during overhaul operations?
Choices: Clear off all floors so that when the fire investigator arrives, he or she can check for fire patterns., Open all interior walls in the structure., Remove all furniture from the room to prevent rekindling., or Preserve evidence, and note fire patterns near the suspected areas of origin.
Preserve evidence, and note fire patterns near the suspected areas of origin.
When is it safe to remove SCBA during overhaul operations?
It is not safe to remove SCBA while overhauling a fire scene
Which of the following tools is not commonly used during overhaul operations?
Choices: Axes, Battery-powered saws, Vise grips, or Pike poles
Vise grips
