Definitions

Question 1

Primary Search Is _____ but _____ search to _____ the _____ of _____; performed either _____ or _____ _____ _____ _____.

Answer 1

Is a rapid but thorough search to determine the location of victims; performed either before or during fire suppression operations.

Question 2

Overhaul consists of the _____ for and e_____ of _____ or _____ _____ ; placing the_____ , its _____ and the_____ _____ in a _____ _____ ; possibly _____ the _____ /_____ of the fire and _____ and _____ any _____ of _____ .

Answer 2

Overhaul consists of the search for and extinguishment of hidden or remaining fires; placing the building, its contents and the fire area in a safe condition; possibly determining the origin/cause of the fire and recognizing and preserving any evidence of arson.

Question 3

Salvage in the fire service consists of those _____ and _____ _____allied to _____ which aid in the reducing _____, _____, _____, and _____ damage _____ and _____ _____.

Answer 3

Salvage in the fire service consists of those methods and operating procedures allied to firefighting which aid in the reducing forcible entry, fire, water, and smoke damage during and after fires.

Question 4

Secondary Search Is a _____ , _____ search to_____ that no _____ were _____ during the _____ _____ ; conducted _____ the fire is _____ _____ .

Answer 4

Is a slow, thorough search to ensure that no occupants were missed during the primary search; conducted after the fire is under control.

Question 5

Ventilation (definition)

Answer 5

Ventilation, as applied to firefighting, is the planned and systematic release and removal of heated air, smoke, and toxic gases from a confined area and the controlled replacement of these products of combustion with a supply of cooler, fresh air.