Carryall
A piece of heavy canvas with handles, which can be used to tote debris, ash, embers, and burning materials out of a structure
Floodlight
A light that can illuminate a broad area.
Carryall
A piece of heavy canvas with handles which can be used to tote debris, ash, embers, and burning materials out of a structure.
Floodlight
A light that can illuminate a broad area
Floor runner
A piece of canvas or plastic material, usually 3 to 4 feet wide and available in various lengths, that is used to protect flooring from dropped debris and or dirt from shoes and boots.
Generator
An engine powered device that provides electricity
Inverter
A device that converts the direct current from an apparatus electrical system into alternating current.
Junction box
A device that attaches to an electrical cord to provide additional outlets.
Outside stem and yoke valve
A sprinkler control valve with a valve stem that moves in and out as the valve is opened or closed.
Overhaul
The process of examining all area of the building and contents involved in a fire to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Post indicator valve
A sprinkler control valve with an indicator that reads either open or shut depending on its position.
Salvage
The removal or protection of property that could be damaged during firefighting or overhaul operations
Salvage Cover
Large square or rectangular sheets made of heavy canvas or plastic material that are spread over items to protect them from water run off and falling debris.
Scupper
An opening through which water can be removed from a building
Secondary loss
Property damage that occurs due to smoke, water or other measures taken to extinguish the fire.
Spotlight
A light designed to project a narrow, concentrated beam of light.
Sprinkler stop
A mechanical device inserted between the deflector and the orifice of a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water
Sprinkler wedge
A piece of wedge shaped wood places between the deflector and the orifice of a sprinkler head to stop the flow of water.
Water chute
A salvage cover that has been folded to direct water flow out of a building or away from sensitive items or areas.
Water vacuum
A device similar to a household vacuum cleaner, but with the ability to pick up liquids. It is used to remove water from buildings.
Salvage
Can be performed concurrently with firefighting operations
Overhaul
Operations can only begin only when fire is under control.
Lighting
Is required to illuminate the scene and enable safe and efficient operations.
Ground fault interrupter
Senses when there is a problem with an electrical ground and interrupts the current in such a case, shutting down both the power source and the equipment it is feeding.
300-1500 watts
The usual range for portable lights
portable lights
Can include quartz bulbs, halogen bulbs, and light emitting diodes.
Twist lock
Connectors and plugs used by the firedepartment that attach with a slight clockwise twist to prevent them from coming unplugged during fire operations.
Handlights
Large battery powered light that produces a powerful beam of light.
Flashlight
A personal battery powered light that should be carried as a part of your ppe
Exterior lighting
lighting should be set up at all scenes during hours of darkness, so firefighters can see what they are doing, and make firefighters more visible to passing drivers and emergency vehicles.
Interior lighting
Can be provided by portable lights, should be extended into the building as time permits to provide safe working environment for firefighters.
Weekly or monthly
How often should you test generators to endure they will work when needed?
15 minutes
The minimum amount of time to run gasoline powered engines to prevent any deposit build up that could foul the spark plugs and make it hard to start.
Salvage operations
Can also be conducted in other situations that endanger property such as floods, or burst pipes not necessarily a fireground only operation.
Salvage operations
include expelling smoke, removing heat, controlling run off water, removing water from a building, securing a building after a fire, covering broken windows and doors, and patching ventilation holes on the roof.
Commercial properties
Have different salvage priorities than residential fires. A preincident plan should identify critical items and enable firefighters to focus their salvage operations appropriately.
Safety
The primary concern during salvage operations, dictating the need for ppe and respiratory protection even after the fire is out.
8.3 pounds
The weight of a gallon of water.
Structural Collapse
What is one ever present danger during salvage?
They can produce carbon monoxide
What is one hazard to be managed when running an electrical generator in an enclosed space?
Inside a mechanical room
Where are outside stem and yokes normally located
20,000 or more watts
How many watts can an apparatus mounted generator produce?
They should be moved outside and soaked
What should be done with smoldering mattresses to extinguish them during overhaul?
Hydrant wrench
Operating a PIV handle is similar to operating a
They cannot power high draw appliances such as ventilation fans
What is one limitation of inverters
They should be removed and placed with the furniture
What should be done with any pictures hanging on the walls?
Bolt cutters
What should firefighters take with them if sent to shut off a main sprinkler control valve without the necessary key?
Carbon monoxide
What is a limitation of gasoline powered portable pumps?
110- volt AC
The lighting and power equipment used on an emergency scene generally operate at?
Inserting a sprinkler wedge
If only one or two sprinkler heads have been activated, what technique can quickly stop the flow while keeping the rest of the system operational during overhaul?
Overhaul
Fire cannot be considered fully extinguished untill _______ is completed?
Outside the building
Where are post indicator valves normally located?
Salvage cover
What can be used to make a water chute quickly?
Clockwise
Which way does the wheel on an OS&Y valve turn to close?
Close the sprinkler control valve
If individual sprinkler heads cannot be shut off, what should be done to stop the flow of water?
Portable lighting
What can be set up in a doorway to assist fire fighters in locating the exit?
Ventilation
What technique can fire fighters use to limit smoke damage
1 1/2" or 1 3/4
What size hose line is usually adequate for overhaul operations?
Sprinkler wedges
Inserting one wedge from either side between the orifice and the deflector and push them together is a technique for inserting
Duct tape the tear
What method can be used to fix a small tear in a salvage cover?
Floor runner
What is the term for a long section of protective material used to cover a section of flooring or carpet?
A long retail display counter
For what application might it be preferable to use long rolls of construction grade polyethylene film instead of salvage covers?
Concurrently with overhaul
Relative to the overhaul process, when should fire investigators ideally begin their work at a fire scene?
Away from the fire fighter
When thrusting a pike pole tip up through a ceiling to pull it, which way should the hook on the tip face?
Charged hoseline
During overhaul, what should be available to douse any hot spots or flare ups that occur?
Full PPE with SCBA
What sort of PPE should firefighters wear during overhaul?
Salvage
What term describes the process of protecting property and belongings from damage?
1%
The risk of a new fire remains even if only a small percentage of the original fire remains smoldering. How small a percentage?
When the IC declares the fire under control
When should a sprinkler system be shut down?