Salvage Flashcards
What are the objectives for Salvage?
To stop or reduce the source of damage.
To protect or remove contents.
What items should be considered when addressing salvage?
Type, value and location of contents.
The extent and location of the fire.
Recognition of existing and potential damage sources.
Estimate of required resource.
Where should salvage efforts begin?
In areas most severely threatened by damage: directly adjacent to or below fire area.
In regards to resources, what should the first company assigned to resource do in order to significantly reduce loss?
Consider size up factors and request additional manpower and salvage equipment early if needed.
Who should schedule arrangements to pick up salvage covers left on scene?
Command or the loss control officer.
Who should schedule a return walk through by the Fire Department to ensure post-incident damage is not occurring?
Command or the loss control officer
Who should command or the loss control officer contact to determine/identify salvage priorities?
The owner or responsible party (RP)
