Salvage and Overhaul

Question 1

Define Salvage, as applied to firefighting

Answer 1

Refers to any actions to minimise or repair the damage to a properly or the environment from the fire or suppression activities

Question 2

What is Purpose of Ventilation?

Answer 2

Improve the safety of people trapped in the building
- Reduce damage to the structure and its contents from heat and smoke
- Provide exposure protection to uninvolved areas or adjoining structures
- Improve firefighting conditions by:
> Increasing visibility in the structure
> Providing a non toxic atmosphere
> Reducing temperature inside the structure

Question 3

What could you do to limit access and preserve a scene?

Answer 3

• Place warning tape/restrictive tape
• Rope cordons
• Place witches’ hats around area or on road adjacent.
• Tarp area to protect from elements.
• Single path in and out
• Disturb area as little as possible
• Note anything you move
• Notify Incident Controller of anything unusual (i.e. broken window, forced entry).

Question 4

How can you record any suspicious activity at a scene?

Answer 4

• Notepad
• Incident Log -> Standard agency forms

Question 6

Salvage can be separated into 3 stages. What are they?

Answer 6

Preventative
Protective
Recovery