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53 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 tactical priorities, and their verbal indicator |
Search & Rescue = All Clear Fire Control = Fire under control Property Conservation = Loss Stopped |
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What is the most important element of loss control |
extinguishment of the fire |
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What should we keep in mind when performing skills like forcible entry and ventilation? |
Loss control |
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What is the most significant thing we can do to reduce damage |
put the fire out |
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What is a method of reducing water damage in fire fighting? |
Class A foam use |
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What can be used in place of blocks to get furniture up out of standing water |
canned food cans |
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After fire control, what can be done to reduce smoke damage during ongoing ventilation efforts |
opening or closing doors |
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where should smoldering materials and contents be taken during overhaul |
outside if possible |
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what size inspection holes are prefered in for opening drywall to search for extension to the attic? |
6"x6" |
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how can you relieve excess water in the attic? |
cut or drill small holes in the drywall for it to drain out |
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"SEcuring" the scene is a function of which tactical priority? |
Loss control |
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How should broken windows be addressed when installing covers |
all shards of broken glass should be removed from the window frame |
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what should be considered when selecting a location for outside debris |
Low traffic areas and out of sight to reduce trauma to the owner/resident |
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when willadditional resources be necessary to address loss control efforts |
on large incidents |
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what are 7 benefits of PPV |
*rapidly removes smoke and heat, reducing fire advance *imporved atmosphere *improves S&R activities *reduces FF heat stress *reduces loss caused by smoke and fire damage *reduce the need and risk of roof ventilation |
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how far back from the opening should fans be placed |
12-15 feet |
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what are 2 tactical considerations of PPV |
*an exit for injected air in the fire area *PPV must be injected from the unburned side of the fire |
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Whose job is managing the tactical considerations of PPV |
the ladder Company officer assigned to ventilation |
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what reduces the effectiveness of PPV |
too many opening or exit points |
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During attic fires when should loss control measures be initiated |
simultaneously with fire attack |
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in Multi story or high-rise where should PPV be directed from |
stairwells |
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in multi story or high-rise what must be considered when ventilating a stairwell |
and exit for fan exhaust, the roof door is appropriate |
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because mutli story and hight-rise ventilation is complex what should be established |
vent sector to coordinate all aspects of ventilation and needs on all floors |
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How can PPV be used for exposure control |
in common attics air can be introduced in front of the fire to push it back into the burned portion |
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what are 6 problems that can be created by PPV |
*an exit must be in the burned portion or fire will be pushed to the unburned area *a blow torch effect may be created at the exit point-this is normal *do not direct a fire stream itno an operating PPV exit point *all concealed spaces need to be checked for extention *carbon monoxide from gas powered fans *Ladder Co Officer and sector officers will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating the applicaion of PPV |
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what is the goal of overhaul |
to reduce the incidence of secondary fires, control loss, and stabilize the incident while providing for FF safety |
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what are additional overhaul objectives |
*preserve evidence *secure the fire scene |
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what is the result of effective overhaul activities |
reduce the potential for secondary fires |
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overhaul operation responsibilities include: |
*ensure it is done safely *accessory eqpt is used (TIC, foam etc) *insure all fire is extinguished *keep look outs during rest periods for spot fire *use early and continued PPV to maintain work environment and reduce loss. air conditions must be monitored. *meet and explain overhaul operations to property owner/resident *schedule post incident drive/walk bys to watch for rekindle *closely coordinate overhaul with fire investigators |
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in the absence of an occupant services sector, who should meetiwith the porperty owner/resident to explain overhaul operations |
the IC or Company officer |
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what needs to be completed before a walk through by the property owner/occupant? |
proper loss control |
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who is responsible for notifying insurance agents of a fire |
the property owner but every effort should be made to help them by fire crews |
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what activites include thoroughly searching the fire scenen to detect and extinguish hidden fires or hot spots? |
Overhaul |
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What tools are commonly used for overhaul activities |
TIC, foam applicator, axes, pike pole and halligan tools |
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What type of fires pose a special hazard for secondary fires |
Attic fires where insulation has been exposed to fire |
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who is responsible for making sure the fire area is thoroughly overhauled? |
the IC |
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who is responsible for ensuring fire extinguishment when possible |
the last company officer to leave the scene |
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what is involved in a post incident inspection and when is it done |
*crews search for evidence of smoke or smoldering *Walk thru is done *examine materials under salvage covers *create any additional needed openings in the building *done by the last FD unit leaving the scene |
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what important decisions must be made regarding overhaul and evidence preservation? |
constantly weigh the need to immediately remove debris with the importance of preserving evidence |
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HOw can overhaul companies identify and guard hazards that cannot be removed or stabilized? |
Barricades, hazard tape, and posting of guards |
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What are salvage activities |
activiies required to stop direct and indirect fire damage in addition to those required to miminize the effects of firefighting operations |
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what are the salvage objectives |
*stop or reduce the source of damage *protect or remove contents |
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what do salvage operationsmost often involve? |
early smoke removal and covering building contents wth salvage covers or plastic |
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what 4 items should be considered when addressing salvage |
*type, value and location of contents *the extent and location of the fire *recoginition of existing and potential damage sources *estimate or required resources |
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where should salvage operations begin |
in the areas most threreatened by damage |
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what areas are usually most threatened by fire suppression damage |
the areas adjacent and below the fire fighting activities |
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what is the key to successful salvage |
to distinguish between excessive damage and damage necessary to reduce potential fire damage |
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what reduces teh damage incurred during fire fighting operations |
agressive loss control |
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what are primary considerations when performing salvage |
replacment price and value |
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what should be done when salvage covers must be left on scene |
arrange for pick up later |
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who schedules a post incident walk through and why |
command or the loss control officer should schedule a return walk through to insure post incident damage is not occurring |
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how should salvage priorities be determined |
meet with the property owner or RP to identiry salvage priorities |
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during salvage activities should the owner or RP ever be allowed inside |
yes, if it is save and they are escorted this can greatly assist in prioritizing loss control operations |
