MP 202.12B Overhaul

Question 1

What is the goal of Overhaul? (3)

Answer 1

-reduce the incidence of secondary fires
-control loss
stabilize the incident scene while providing for firefighter safety in doing so

Question 2

What are 2 additional objectives?

Answer 2

• preserving evidence

- securing the fire scene

Question 3

What part of Overhaul is done post incident and who is responsible for doing this?

Answer 3

Drive by/Walk through inspections
(Fire Watches)
The IC is responsible for scheduling this

Question 4

What is one of the most commonly used insulation types?

Answer 4

Cellulose insulation

Question 5

What is the special problems that Cellulose Insulation presents for fire service, businesses, and building owners/occupants?

Answer 5

Hot spots can get buried deep inside cellulose insulation where they can lie undetected for several hours before breaking into a fire.

Question 6

When will overhaul activities NOT be conducted?

Answer 6

on structures that have been declared Defensive Fires