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Damage not caused by fire may also be caused by: |
Heat smoke or steam/condensation Water or other extinguishing media Adverse effects of weather conditions on exposed interiors Deterioration of stock,plant,machinery, furniture which have not been properly attended to after a fire Vandalism and theft |
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Damage control operations are in place to: |
Reduce: physical damage to property Indirect effects from fire Interruption of business Unemployment Loss of home Loss of earnings |
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3 phases of damage control |
Phase 1: Work which takes place at the same as fire fighting. Intended to prevent avoidable damage. Phase 2: Aimed at lessening the effects of damage which has already occurred. Phase 3: Involves prevention of subsequent loss or damage |
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The effectiveness of damage control depends on what 3 factors |
Speed safety Communications |
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When fireifghting the following practical measures can greatly aid damage control |
Keep water used to a minimum Use hosereels/ branch in spray Hauling the hose outside the building. Replace any leaking or damaged hose lines quickly Close doors of unaffected rooms or compartments to prevent smoke or steam damage Early ventilation |
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What are the 3 types of salvage sheet used for sheeting up? |
Lightweight disposable polyurethane Medium weight blue nylon sheet (Pumping apppliances) Medium weight white sheet (operational support unit) |
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What do the damage control resource packs contained |
Aqua have, submersible pumps and smoke extractor Salavage sheet, soft brooms mops and squeeges buckets and bins. Shovels, hammers, drills, cutters, crowbar, drill bits, tool box and large axe Long and short lines, electrical gloves, generator 110V and lights |
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What ways can you move water in a flooded building? |
Damning forming a small pool Trough to direct water in a narrow strip Through runs to form a gukkey |