Training Bulletin 035- Overhaul Procedure

Question 1

______ and _________ are currently the best lines of defense against any dangerous form of gases, vapors, and particulates.

Answer 1

Time and shielding

Question 2

Firefighting gear provides protection from products of combustion in two forms:

Answer 2

1. Respiratory protection (SCBA)
2. Skin absorption (turnouts)

Question 3

Areas that are deemed to be unsafe for personnel to access shall be completely restricted – with BOTH ________ tape, and ____________________tape.

Answer 3

Fire line tape

Red and white barricade tape

Question 4

During overhaul, Minimal PPE may be considered when the occupancy has been well ventilated for a minimum of _____.

Answer 4

One hour

Question 5

4 types of overhaul?

Answer 5

Complete

Wet

Fire watch

Thermal imaging camera

Question 6

When a complete overhaul is performed, overhaul piles shall be established in a location that will minimize any inconvenience to the public, and at a minimum of ___ feet away from any part of a structure.

Answer 6

10 ft.

Question 7

firefighters are ___ percent more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than the general population, and cancer accounts for roughly ___ percent of all line-of-duty firefighter deaths.

Answer 7

14 percent

60 percent