Overhaul

Question 1

Overhaul can best be described as:

Answer 1

the search for and extinguishing of hidden fire placing the building in a safe condition.

Question 2

Which items are best overhauled outside the structure?

Answer 2

Furniture

Question 3

The risk of rekindle exists even if as little as ___ % of the original fire is left smoldering.

Answer 3

1%

Question 4

A fire cannot be considered fully extinguished until ___ is complete.

Answer 4

Overhaul

Question 5

Which level of PPE should fire fighters wear during overhaul?

Answer 5

Full PPE with SCBA

Question 6

Ideally, when should overhaul begin?

Answer 6

Once fire investigators have examined the scene

Question 7

If overhaul operations may disturb possible evidence, what should fire fighters do before continuing with their work?

Answer 7

Take photos or make sketches of the evidence in an undisturbed state.

Question 8

A fire fighter can often detect hidden fires in a concealed space by:

Answer 8

Sight, touch, and sound

Question 9

Which statement about the use of a thermal imager during overhaul operations is correct?
A) A thermal imager is particularly useful for scanning through heavy insulating materials.
B) Some ambient light is required for the unit to produce a useful image
C) Imagers used for search and rescue should not be used for overhaul
D) The imager depicts the temperature differential between an object and its surroundings

Answer 9

D) The imager depicts the temperature differential between an object and its surroundings

Question 10

Which of the following is the best option for extinguishing hot spots during overhaul?
A) 2.5 Gal Class A Extinguisher
B) Medium Diameter Hose line
C) Booter Line
D) Small-Diameter Hose Line

Answer 10

D) Small Diameter hose line

Question 11

What is the best way to extinguish a smoldering mattress?

Answer 11

Take it outside and soak it.

Question 12

What is the primary consideration while conducting salvage and overhaul?

Answer 12

Preserving evidence of fire cause

Question 13

Which statement about opening a ceiling is correct?
A) Work while facing the exit door
B) The hook should be pointed away from you
C) Start in the least damaged areas
D) Pull the hook toward you

Answer 13

B) The hook should be pointed away from you.

Question 14

Which walls are usually opened first during overhaul?

Answer 14

The most heavily damaged walls

Question 15

Which type of light projects a diffuse light over a wide area?

Answer 15

Flood

Question 16

Which hazard is of particular concern when running an electrical generator in an enclosed space?

Answer 16

Ventilation

Question 17

The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operate at:

Answer 17

110 volt AC

Question 18

Which device interrupts the current when there is a problem with an electrical ground?

Answer 18

GFI

Question 19

The first portable light should be set up ___.

Answer 19

at the entry point into the structure.

Question 20

What is the most reliable method for determining whether there is hidden fire?

Answer 20

Direct Inspection

Question 21

How much does water weigh?

Answer 21

8.3 Lb per gallon