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23 Cards in this Set
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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? |
Overhaul |
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What are the losses called that result from smoke and water damage, fire suppression efforts, and other causes, secondary to a fire |
Secondary losses |
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What should be done with utilities services to minimize the danger they may pose, if damaged, to fire fighters conducting salvage operations? |
Gas and electric services should always be shut off. |
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What is one simple procedure that can effectively keep smoke and heat out of a room or area? |
Shutting a door |
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When deciding where to overhaul, what is one clue fire fighters should look for? |
Openings that would allow fire to spread |
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On what are salvage efforts at a residential fire often focused? |
Protecting personal property |
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Once the fire is out, when, if ever, can fire fighters performing salvage operations work without SCBA? |
Only if the atmosphere has been tested and declared safe |
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Where should a room's furniture be placed to best protect it for salvage? |
In the center of the room |
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Why can't gasoline-powered pumps be operated safely inside a building to evacuate water? |
Because they generate carbon monoxide |
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How long should overhaul operations continue? |
Until the Incident Commander is satisfied that no smoldering fires are left |
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Portable lights usually range from _________ and can use several types of bulbs, including quartz bulbs, halogen bulbs, and light-emitting diodes. |
300 watts to 1500 watts |
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________ 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. |
Junction boxes |
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Salvage efforts usually are aimed at preventing or limiting ________ losses that result from smoke and water damage, fire suppression efforts, and other causes. |
Secondary |
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________ 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. |
Saftey |
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: ________ 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. |
Structural collapse |
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: ________ 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. |
Sprinklers |
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_______ is a sprinkler control valve with a valve stem that moves in and out as the valve is opened or closed. |
Outside stem and yoke (OS&Y) valve |
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: _______ is a sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either open or shut depending on its position. |
Post indicator valve (PIV) |
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_______ is a salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas. |
Water chute |
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A ________ is a more sophisticated mechanical device with a rubber stopper that can be inserted into a sprinkler head. |
sprinkler stop |
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__________ project a narrow concentrated beam of light. __________project a more diffuse light over a wide area. |
SpotLights FloodLights |
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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. |
15 to 30 |
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A ______ ________ ______ must always be ready for use during overhaul operations to suppress flare-ups and explosions. |
charged hose line |