Overhaul

Question 0

Overhaul is a ____________ which involves working in an area or structure that has been compromised by fire & water

Answer 0

Dangerous & arduous task

Question 1

Overhaul:

Answer 1

Searching for & extinguishing any hidden, remaining fire
Also encompasses cause determination & preserving evidence
Begins right after knockdown

Question 2

______________, as dictated by the size of the incident area, will greatly decrease the time spent on the overhaul phase.

Answer 2

Assigning sufficient personnel

Question 3

Exposure to levels of carbon monoxide above _____ can be hazardous

Answer 3

100 ppm

Question 4

Physical effects of carbon monoxide on the body:

Answer 4

Headaches

Nausea

Question 5

The decision to remove SCBA shall be the decision of:

Answer 5

The IC

Question 6

_____________ should be worn during inside operations when breathing apparatus have been removed.

Answer 6

Particulate masks &

Eye Protection

Question 7

__________ should be initiated prior to overhaul and maintained as long as necessary.

Answer 7

PPV

Question 8

The overall operation should be conducted systematically, working _____________.

Answer 8

away from the point of origin.

Question 9

To ensure complete extinguishment of hidden fires, the overhaul phase must include ______ the structure to expose _______ or ________ of materials down to the unburnt product.

Answer 9

Undressing

Virgin wood

De-layering piles

Question 10

_________ are more efficient for opening lath and plaster materials

Answer 10

Power saws

Question 11

When searching for extension overhead, primary tools will be the:

Answer 11

Pike Pole

Rubbish hook

Question 12

The __________ is recommended for plumbing drywall ceilings

Answer 12

Rubbish hook

Question 13

_______ or ______ are a common building feature that can conceal and spread fire around the exterior of the building

Answer 13

Fascia or

False fronts

Question 14

Fascias are normally _________ & common to the adjoining attic.

Answer 14

Un-fire-stopped

Question 15

Fascias are easily checked by opening the ___________ that is accessible from the roof. This portion of the fascia is usually constructed of _________.

Answer 15

Vertical back portion of the fascia

1/2 inch plywood

Question 16

Fires involving overstuffed objects such as mattresses, sofas, etc. are best handled by:

Answer 16

Extinguishment with minimal water inside and then carried outside for overhaul

Question 17

The primary goal of overhaul is to:

Answer 17

Ensure that the fire is completely out

Question 18

Overhaul is:(4)

Answer 18

Search for an extinguishment of hidden & remaining fire

Placing the building, its contents, and fire area in a safe condition

Determining the cause of the fire

Recognizing & preserving any evidence of arson

Question 19

LACo’s primary objectives are to:

Answer 19

Protect life
Extinguish the fire
Save property

Question 20

Value of proper overhaul:

Answer 20

Helps locate hidden fire’s
Helps prevent rekindle
Helps determine cause
Aids in preserving evidence of arson

Question 21

One of the first requisites before starting a search for hidden fires is to determine the _____________ in the area to be searched

Answer 21

Conditions of the building

Question 22

Two important factors that influence the condition of the building:

Answer 22

Degree of intensity the fire obtained during burning

Amount of water used during fire control

Question 23

The time to plan overhauling in the amount of water to use is when:

Answer 23

Preplanning inspections are being made and during preplanning drills at the fire station

Question 24

The formula for the amount of water to use to extinguish fire is:

Answer 24

Cubic ft involved/100=GPM Flow

Question 25

During overhaul all nozzles should be operated with relatively ________ and on a quite _____ pattern

Answer 25

Short bursts

Narrow straight stream