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IFSTA Chapter 17
Loss Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The philosophy to minimize damage and provide customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts before, during, and after an incident | Loss control |
| Consists of those operations associated with fire fighting that aid in reducing primary and secondary damage during fire fighting operations. | Salvage |
| What is primary damage? | Damage caused by the fire |
| What is secondary damage? | Damage caused by the suppression activities |
| When does salvage start? | As soon as adequate personnel are available and may be done simultaneously with fire attack. |
| Consists of those operations involved in searching for an extinguishing hidden or remaining fires. | Overhaul |
| How many salvage covers are typically required per residential room? | one salvage cover |
| Salvage cover arrangement that channels excess water from a building. | chute |
| Waterproof cover made of cotton duck, plastic, or other material used by fire depts to protect unaffected furniture and building areas from heat, smoke, and water damage. | Salvage cover |
| What cleaning is required for salvage covers? | rinsing and scrubbing with a broom.....extremely dirty covers may be scrubbed with a detergent solution. |
| What can be used to mark salvage covers for repairs | Chalk can be used for canvas covers and marking pen for vinyl covers |
| Backpack type water vacuums typically have what capacity? | 4-5 gallons |
| Floor model water vacuums may have a capacity up to how many gallons? | 20 gallons |
| What is the most common method for 2 firefighters to deploy a large salvage cover? | The balloon throw |
| What can be used as a temporary means to control large amounts of water until chutes can be constructed? | catchall |
| According to ifsta how much water will a catchall hold? | several hundred gallons |
| When should overhaul start? | When authorized by the ic or fire cause investigator. |
| What are the steps required to establish safe conditions for overhaul are? | inspecting the premises, developing an operational plan, providing needed tools and equipment, eliminating/mitigating hazards |
| During overhaul at least one supply line should be left in place....what size is typically required | 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 |
| Where does overhaul typically begin | in the area of most severe fire involvement. |
| When dealing with balloon construction what areas should be checked | the attic and basement |
| How should a FF position themself when pulling ceiling | do not stand directly under the area to be opened, position yourself between the area being pulled and the doorway to keep the exit route from being blocked with falling debris. |
| What additive can be used to improve extinguishment of hidden fires? | Class A foam |
| How should fires in bales of rags, cotton, hay be extinguished? | by breaking them apart |
| What should be done with burning mattresses and upholstered furniture during overhaul? | remove them to the outside of the structure. |
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