Overhaul Flashcards
Overhaul is a ____________ which involves working in an area or structure that has been compromised by fire & water
Dangerous & arduous task
Overhaul:
Searching for & extinguishing any hidden, remaining fire
Also encompasses cause determination & preserving evidence
Begins right after knockdown
______________, as dictated by the size of the incident area, will greatly decrease the time spent on the overhaul phase.
Assigning sufficient personnel
Exposure to levels of carbon monoxide above _____ can be hazardous
100 ppm
Physical effects of carbon monoxide on the body:
Headaches
Nausea
The decision to remove SCBA shall be the decision of:
The IC
_____________ should be worn during inside operations when breathing apparatus have been removed.
Particulate masks &
Eye Protection
__________ should be initiated prior to overhaul and maintained as long as necessary.
PPV
The overall operation should be conducted systematically, working _____________.
away from the point of origin.
To ensure complete extinguishment of hidden fires, the overhaul phase must include ______ the structure to expose _______ or ________ of materials down to the unburnt product.
Undressing
Virgin wood
De-layering piles
_________ are more efficient for opening lath and plaster materials
Power saws
When searching for extension overhead, primary tools will be the:
Pike Pole
Rubbish hook
The __________ is recommended for plumbing drywall ceilings
Rubbish hook
_______ or ______ are a common building feature that can conceal and spread fire around the exterior of the building
Fascia or
False fronts
Fascias are normally _________ & common to the adjoining attic.
Un-fire-stopped
Fascias are easily checked by opening the ___________ that is accessible from the roof. This portion of the fascia is usually constructed of _________.
Vertical back portion of the fascia
1/2 inch plywood
Fires involving overstuffed objects such as mattresses, sofas, etc. are best handled by:
Extinguishment with minimal water inside and then carried outside for overhaul
The primary goal of overhaul is to:
Ensure that the fire is completely out
Overhaul is:(4)
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
LACo’s primary objectives are to:
Protect life
Extinguish the fire
Save property
Value of proper overhaul:
Helps locate hidden fire’s
Helps prevent rekindle
Helps determine cause
Aids in preserving evidence of arson
One of the first requisites before starting a search for hidden fires is to determine the _____________ in the area to be searched
Conditions of the building
Two important factors that influence the condition of the building:
Degree of intensity the fire obtained during burning
Amount of water used during fire control
The time to plan overhauling in the amount of water to use is when:
Preplanning inspections are being made and during preplanning drills at the fire station
The formula for the amount of water to use to extinguish fire is:
Cubic ft involved/100=GPM Flow
During overhaul all nozzles should be operated with relatively ________ and on a quite _____ pattern
Short bursts
Narrow straight stream
