DB 12-03 Incident Code Book - Fire Loss Revision Flashcards

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The cost figures for estimating fire loss will assist the LAFD in:

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  1. Recognizing and describing a COMMUNITY’S fire problem.
  2. Providing reliable data to SUPPORT BUDGET REQUESTS for the allocation of resources.
  3. Allowing for revision, improvement and evaluating of FIRE CODE requirements.
  4. Implementing community awareness, establishing EDUCATIONAL and DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMS.
  5. COMBATING ARSON related crime.
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What is the process for estimating Vehicle Fire Loss?

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Refer to Kelly Blue Book and compare against percentage of damage.

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Contents Loss Guidelines:

To obtain contents loss amounts, Incident Commanders must interview the Occupant/Owner to obtain statements regarding the value of contents.

The total amount will be determined by the following:

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•COMMON SENSE

•Statements of Occupant/Owner.

• Observations of Fire Department personnel.

• Large warehouses containing clothing, electronics, etc. Use GOOD JUDGMENT.

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Guidelines for Structure Repair:

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Light Damage - Minor wall and floor repair, cleanup and painting. $20 to $35 per Square Foot

Moderate Damage - Minor damage beyond scorching and smoke damage, including wall repair, cleanup and painting. $30 to $45 per Square Foot

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The demolition and structure loss rebuilding estimate guidelines are BASED ON:

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-Square footage rebuilding cost (This includes demolition costs.)

-Occupancy TYPE

-Construction TYPE

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One method of determining the VALUE of our emergency RESPONSE EFFORTS and FIRE PREVENTION practices over time is estimating FIRE LOSS and _________

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Having accurate cause determination

(The Incident Commander shall be responsible for documenting complete fire incident information)

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An important factor in fire loss documentation is having a ________ to improve validity of future findings.

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standard methodology

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The LAFD Fire Loss Guideline purpose is to help _____________.

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promote CREDIBILITY and CONSISTENCY of our fire loss reports

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Structure Loss Rebuilding Cost CHART

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Study Occupancy and Construction “Types”

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