TB SALVAGE OPERATIONS

Question 0

When does SALVAGE BEGIN?

Answer 0

Salvage BEGINS w/ the INITIAL ATTACK and continues throughout OPERATIONS and OVERHAUL

Question 1

Define SALVAGE? 1.1

Answer 1

The SAVING of possessions in DANGER of being lost BY A FIRE

Question 2

Who are considered SALVAGE FIrefighters DURING the course of OPERATIONS?

Answer 2

All PERSONNEL

Question 3

When is SALVAGE OPERATIONS carried OUT?

Answer 3

After the FIRE is UNDER CONTROL

Question 4

What are DUTIES of SALVAGE FF when FIRE is UNDER CONTROL? 2.1

Answer 4

Move/Protect FURNITURE,CLOTHING,STOCK ETC
RELIEVE WATER
PROTECT OBJECTS on FLOORS BELOW
COVER openings, broken windows, outer doors
Articles of VALUE turned over to OFFICER IN COMMAND
SECURE PREMISES (leaving w/ PD,OCCUPANT OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON in charge)

Question 5

What TOOLS are part of SALVAGE OPS besides our NORMAL TOOLS in order to properly protect property? 4.1

Answer 5

PLASTIC SHEETING
STAPLES
STAPLE GUN
HAMMER
NAILS (10 penny nails)

Question 6

Salvage Ops 5.1

What are the 2 sizes that the PLASTIC SHEETING is CUT into?

Answer 6

9x12 (covers FURNITURE,RUGS or LARGE AREAS

4 1/2 x 6 (covers WINDOWS)

Question 7

T/F

EXTINGUISH,VENT,OVERHAUL and EXAMINE are part of SALVAGE OPERATIONS? 2.2

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

When can ELEVATOR SHAFTS be used for the REMOVAL of WATER during SALVAGE OPERATIONS? 7.5

Answer 8

ELEVATOR SHAFTS shall not be used for removal of water

Question 9

Salvage OPS
What apt(s) should CIRCUIT BREAKERS/FUSES be THOWN OFF or REMOVED in if water is seeping around OUTLETS?

Answer 9

Any APT serving the AFFECTED AREA.
Example FIRE IN 4D water runoff down to 3D 3C 2D 1C
THROW OFF Breakers/ Fuses in EACH APT

Question 10

SALVAGE OPS

What FORM is LADDER officer responsible to complete after SALVAGE is complete

Answer 10

SAL-2 is the FORM

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