Drill Manual - Salvage and Overhaul Flashcards
Lastly never place visqueen on ___________________?
on floors because it is extremely slippery
Consideration should be given to using ___________ rather than salvage covers?
Visqueen
What are the three throws for salvage covers?
Ballon Throw
Single-Edge Snap Throw
Enveloping
The _________________ is charged with security of the building once fire crews have left
police department
Once the atmosphere has been monitored, ventilated, and deemed safe, personnel should still consider the use of their SCBA, or at a minimum an _______________, to keep from inhaling airborne particulate
N95 dust mask
The first requirement before initiating overhaul is to ______________________ or area in which overhaul will take place
determine the condition of the building
Do not allow unauthorized persons in the premises while overhauling, and do not permit the removal of any records or books unless permission is granted by the _______?
IC
Overhaul:
Areas that seem to cause the most trouble include ____ and _________ where they enter party walls
roof and floor seams
To make overhaul safer it is good practice to use ___________________; ensure they have a charged line available; provide ample illumination, and have adequate tools
teams of at least two firefighters
Overhaul usually begins where?
top to down
If money, jewelry or other small valued items are found while overhauling, they should immediately be brought to the attention of a _______ in the area and the crew member’s _______. They in turn shall notify the ________________?
witness; officer; Incident Commander
Post Office Fires:
Companies should remain on scene until the arrival of a _____________?
postal inspector
Wet standpipe systems are handled by ____________?
the building department
Contains useful information and resources for the owners after the Fire Department leaves a house fire?
The Red Guide to Recovery, also referred to as the “Fire Victims Handbook
