SALVAGE OPERATIONS

Question 1

Salvage is the saving of possessions in danger of being lost by a fire

Answer 1

definite function of fire department, particularly LADDER COMPANY

Question 2

SALVAGE begins with INITIAL ATTACK and continues throughout operations and overhaul

Answer 2

Ladder company officer in overhauling size up must INCLUDE SALVAGE SIZE UP
-ladder company officer must note what is already heavily damaged be fire, what is partly damaged and might be salvageable and what will be damaged if something is not done BEFORE the opening of walls and ceilings commence

Question 3

Proper ventilation and decision on size and type of stream are parts of salvage operation

Answer 3

Some damage is unavoidable (namely, forcible entry , venting and extinguishment )

-something may appear to have little value to you , it may have GREAT value to the owner

Question 4

During operations ALL MEMBERS ARE SALVAGE FIREFIGHTERS

Answer 4

One of your objectives is to extinguish, vent , overhaul and examine in a manner that avoids unnecessary damage to the premises and contents

Question 5

the need for salvage work at operations is AWLAYS PRESENT, planning is part of salvage

Answer 5

in additional to normal compliment of tools, following equipment should be available i over to properly protect property :

• PLASTIC SHEETING
• STAPLE AND STAPLE GUNS
• HAMMER AND NAILS

Question 6

SALAVAGE COVERS.

Answer 6

-disposable plastic
-100 pounds rolls/54 inches wide folded
-unfolded –9 feet wide (cut into 12 foot lengths/sheets will be 9 ‘ x12’–cover furniture , machinery , rugs
-roof openings
catch basins for water
smaller sheets 4 1/2’ x 6’ cover window openings

Question 7

if not equipped with material to cover furniture, move it and use a blanket , sheet, carpet, rug, or shower curtain from fire apt. to cover

Answer 7

CLOSING OPERATION :

• windows covered with plastic sheeting
• roof openings covered (use wood from fire building, wood should support weight oF firefighter ), consider using interior doors
• get help from building super
• secure all apts. before leaving

Question 8

Sprinkler discharge –use wood wedges to plug open sprinkler heads, before able to be shut down

Answer 8

ELEVATOR shafts are NOT to be used for removal of water , and every effort made to prevent water from entering elevator shaft

Question 9

EVERY LADDER COMPANY IS SALVAGE LADDER UNIT

Answer 9

LADDER COMPANY OFFICER is responsible to complete a single copy OF THE SAL-2 FORM
-filed in unit

salvage is 10-20 response when special called