Chapter 19: Salvage And Overhaul

Front 1

What process ensures that a fire is completely extinguished by finding and exposing any smoldering or hidden pockets of fire in an area that has been burned?

Back 1

Overhaul

Front 2

What are the losses called that result from smoke and water damage, fire suppression efforts, and other causes, secondary to a fire

Back 2

Secondary losses

Front 3

What should be done with utilities services to minimize the danger they may pose, if damaged, to fire fighters conducting salvage operations?

Back 3

Gas and electric services should always be shut off.

Front 4

What is one simple procedure that can effectively keep smoke and heat out of a room or area?

Back 4

Shutting a door

Front 5

When deciding where to overhaul, what is one clue fire fighters should look for?

Back 5

Openings that would allow fire to spread

Front 6

On what are salvage efforts at a residential fire often focused?

Back 6

Protecting personal property

Front 7

Once the fire is out, when, if ever, can fire fighters performing salvage operations work without SCBA?

Back 7

Only if the atmosphere has been tested and declared safe

Front 8

Where should a room's furniture be placed to best protect it for salvage?

Back 8

In the center of the room

Front 9

Why can't gasoline-powered pumps be operated safely inside a building to evacuate water?

Back 9

Because they generate carbon monoxide

Front 10

How long should overhaul operations continue?

Back 10

Until the Incident Commander is satisfied that no smoldering fires are left

Front 11

Portable lights usually range from _________ and can use several types of bulbs, including quartz bulbs, halogen bulbs, and light-emitting diodes.

Back 11

300 watts to 1500 watts

Front 12

________ are used as mobile power outlets. They are placed in convenient locations so that cords for individual lights and electrical equipment can be attached to them.

Back 12

Junction boxes

Front 13

Salvage efforts usually are aimed at preventing or limiting ________ losses that result from smoke and water damage, fire suppression efforts, and other causes.

Back 13

Secondary

Front 14

________ is a primary concern during salvage operations. The PPE required will depend on the site of the salvage operations, the stage of the fire, and any hazards present.

Back 14

Saftey

Front 15

: ________ is always a possibility during salvage operations because of fire damage to the building’s structural components. For example, lightweight trusses can collapse quickly when damaged by a fire.

Back 15

Structural collapse

Front 16

: ________ should be shut down as soon as the IC declares that the fire is under control. Do not shut down sprinklers prematurely; the fire may rekindle, causing major damage.

Back 16

Sprinklers

Front 17

_______ is a sprinkler control valve with a valve stem that moves in and out as the valve is opened or closed.

Back 17

Outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) valve

Front 18

: _______ is a sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either open or shut depending on its position.

Back 18

Post indicator valve (PIV)

Front 19

_______ is a salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas.

Back 19

Water chute

Front 20

A ________ is a more sophisticated mechanical device with a rubber stopper that can be inserted into a sprinkler head.

Back 20

sprinkler stop

Front 21

__________ project a narrow concentrated beam of light. __________project a more diffuse light over a wide area.

Back 21

SpotLights

FloodLights

Front 22

Run gasoline-powered generators for _________ minutes to reduce any deposit build-up that could foul the spark plugs and make the generator hard to start.

Back 22

15 to 30

Front 23

A ______ ________ ______ must always be ready for use during overhaul operations to suppress flare-ups and explosions.

Back 23

charged hose line