TB 035- Overhaul Procedures

Question 1

What is the purpose of overhaul?

Answer 1

Strike a balance between two objectives: the extent to which burned materials are removed from structure and our need to leave the scene undisturbed for investigative purposes

Question 2

What are the objectives of overhaul?

Answer 2

Safety of personnel conducting overhaul
Leave the scene undisturbed for investigative/ insurance purposes
ID and preserve all salvageable contents/ possessions
Ensure premises are turned over to a responsible party

Question 3

__________ and ___________ are currently the best lines of defense against any dangerous form of gases, vapors, an particulates

Answer 3

Time and shielding

Question 4

What are the 2 forms of shielding?

Answer 4

Respiratory (SCBA)
Skin absorption (turnouts)

Question 5

What are the types of overhaul?

Answer 5

Complete overhaul: removed all burned materials

Wet overhaul- no salvageable contents, sufficient foam to contents and all areas affected

Question 6

Overhaul piles shall be established at a minimum f _______ away from any part of a structure

Answer 6

10’

Question 7

Firefighters are _______ more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than general population, and cancer accounts for ________ of all firefighter line of duty death

Answer 7

14%, 60%