salvage and overhaul
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18. Salvage and Overhaul. Objectives (1 of 3). Describe the importance of adequate lighting at the fire scene and in the fire building. Describe the safety precautions that need to be considered when performing salvage. List the tools that are used for salvage. Objectives (2 of 3). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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18Salvage and
Overhaul
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Objectives (1 of 3)
• Describe the importance of adequate lighting at the fire scene and in the fire building.
• Describe the safety precautions that need to be considered when performing salvage.
• List the tools that are used for salvage.
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Objectives (2 of 3)
• Describe some general steps that can be taken to limit water damage.
• Describe the steps needed to stop the flow of water from activated sprinkler heads.
• Describe the steps needed to protect building contents using a salvage cover.
• Describe overhaul.
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Objectives (3 of 3)
• List concerns that must be addressed to ensure the safety of fire fighters who are performing overhaul.
• Describe how to preserve structural integrity during overhaul.
• List the tools that are used for overhaul.
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Introduction (1 of 3)
• Fire fighter priorities are:– Saving lives– Controlling the fire– Protecting property
• Salvage protects property and belongings from damage.
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Introduction (2 of 3)
• Overhaul ensures that a fire is completely extinguished.
• Salvage and overhaul are usually conducted in close coordination with each other.
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Introduction (3 of 3)
• Fire fighters must attempt to preserve evidence related to the cause of the fire.
• Fire fighters must be able to see where they are going, what they are doing, and whether any potential hazards are present.
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Lighting• Many incidents occur at night.• Incidents may require power to be off.• Types of fire service lights:
– Spotlights: Narrow concentrated beam of light– Floodlights: Diffuse light over a wide area
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Safety Principles and Practices
• Lights and equipment use household current (110-volt AC).
• All equipment must be properly grounded.• Do not use equipment that is poorly
insulated, worn, or undersized for load.• Generators should be equipped with
ground fault interrupters (GFIs).
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Lighting Equipment (1 of 4)
• Portable lights– Used to illuminate the
interior of the building or the fire scene
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Lighting Equipment (2 of 4)
• Junction boxes– Serve as mobile power outlets– Are protected by waterproof covers– Are often equipped with small lights to make
them easy to locate
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Lighting Equipment (3 of 4)
• Connectors and plugs– Use a special connector that attaches with a
slight clockwise twist.– Prevents accidental unplugging or use in
standard household outlets
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Lighting Equipment (4 of 4)
• Apparatus-mounted lights– Light towers
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Battery-Powered Lights• Used to illuminate
immediate work area• Every crew member
should have a high-powered hand light.
• Personal flashlight should be kept with fire fighters’ PPE.
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Electrical Generators• Inverters usually not sufficient to power
lights, tools, or ventilation fans• Gas- or diesel-powered generators
provide ample power.– Portable– Vehicle-mounted
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Lighting Methods (1 of 2)
• Exterior lighting– Fire fighters can see
what they are doing, recognize hazards, and locate victims.
– Makes scene visible to drivers
– Provides some light inside structure
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Lighting Methods (2 of 2)
• Interior lighting– Set up portable light at entry point to serve as
a beacon for disoriented fire fighters.– Illuminate interior areas as needed.– Provide ample illumination to facilitate
operations and increase safety.
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Salvage (1 of 3)
• Conducted to save property and reduce damage
• Aimed at limiting secondary losses from smoke and water damage
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Salvage (2 of 3)
• Salvage operations include:– Expelling smoke– Removing heat– Controlling water runoff– Removing water from the building– Securing a building after a fire– Covering broken windows and doors– Patching ventilation openings
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Salvage (3 of 3)
• Protecting property is a responsibility of fire fighters.– Property can be irreplaceable and/or of high
sentimental value (e.g., photos).– Contents may be more valuable than structure
(e.g., computers, important files).
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Safety Considerations: Salvage
• Full PPE required, including SCBA – During firefighting– Until safety officer determines air in structure is
safe to breathe• Beware of possible structural collapse
– Weakened structural components– Extra water weight– Heavy objects
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Salvage Tools (1 of 2)
• Salvage covers• Box cutters• Floor runners• Wet/dry vacuums• Squeegees
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Salvage Tools (2 of 2)
• Submersible pumps and hose• Sprinkler shut-off kit• Ventilation fans• Small tool kit
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Preventing Water Damage• Limit application.• Deactivate sprinklers.
– When IC declares fire under control
– Use sprinkler wedges, stops, or control valves
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Replacing Sprinkler Heads• Replacement heads must be of same
design, size, and temperature rating.• The valve must be closed and the system
drained.
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Removing Water (1 of 3)
• Channel to a drain or outside of building.• Create a “scupper.”
– A floor-level hole in a wall to allow water to drain to the outside
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Removing Water (2 of 3)
• Water chute– Channels water to a
drain or outside the structure
• Water catch-all– A temporary pond that
catches dripping water and holds it in place
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Removing Water (3 of 3)
• Water vacuum– Small or large– Can use wet/dry shop vacuum
• Drainage pumps– Electric or gas powered
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Limiting Smoke and Heat Damage
• Keep smoke and heat out of uninvolved areas.
• Close doors after a room is searched.• Perform rapid ventilation.• Use salvage covers to protect contents.
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Salvage Covers• Begin on floor below
the fire.• Move contents to
center of room.• Place pictures and
small objects in drawers.
• Cover with salvage cover.
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Salvage Cover Maintenance• Must be adequately maintained to
preserve shelf life• Clean with a scrub brush and clean water.• Dry canvas covers before returning them
to service.• After drying, inspect salvage covers for
tears and holes.
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Floor Runners• Protect carpets and hardwood floors from
the following:– Water– Debris– Fire fighters’ boots– Firefighting equipment
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Other Salvage Operations• Move contents to safe location within
structure.• Move contents outside the structure.• Place valuable items in the care of the
owner or a law enforcement officer.• Fire investigators may need to be
consulted.
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Overhaul (1 of 2)
• Process of searching for and extinguishing hidden fire and embers
• A single pocket of embers can cause a rekindle.
• Fire not fully extinguished until overhaul is complete
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Overhaul (2 of 2)
• Process– Identify and open any void spaces.– Open the walls and ceiling to expose any
burned areas.– Materials that are still burning must be soaked
with water or removed from the building.• Overhaul is also required for nonstructure
fires.
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Safety Considerations: Overhaul (1 of 3)
• Overhaul is strenuous work.• Fire fighters may be fatigued and may
overlook hazards.– IC should consider using a fresh crew for
overhaul.• Structural integrity may be compromised by
fire.• Limited visibility
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Safety Considerations: Overhaul (2 of 3)
• Wet or icy surfaces• Smoldering areas can burst into flames.• Air may not be safe to breathe.• Dangerous equipment used in close
quarters• Fire fighters must wear full PPE.• Safety officer should be present.
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Safety Considerations: Overhaul (3 of 3)
• Company officers should supervise operations and look for hazards.
• Look for indicators of possible structural collapse.
• Do not compromise the structural integrity of the building.
• IC may call for hydraulic overhaul or a fire watch.
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Coordinating Overhaul with Fire Investigators
• Ensure evidence is not lost or destroyed.• Investigator should examine area before
overhaul commences.• Note burn patterns.• Note whether appliances are plugged
in/on.• If anything suspicious is found, delay
overhaul.
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Where to Overhaul (1 of 6)
• Fire-resistive construction– Utility shafts– Pipe chases– Doors or dampers that did not close tightly
• Wood-frame and ordinary construction– Open every wall, ceiling, and potential void
space.
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Where to Overhaul (2 of 6)
• Balloon-frame construction– Fire can spread from
basement to attic without showing on other floors.
– Careful overhaul of every floor is required.
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Where to Overhaul (3 of 6)
• Look for voids created by remodeling.– False ceilings– False doors
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Where to Overhaul (4 of 6)
• Using your senses– Look
• Smoke• Embers• Burned areas• Discolorations• Peeling paint or cracked plaster
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Where to Overhaul (5 of 6)
– Listen• Crackling sounds• Hissing sounds
– Feel• Heat (use back of hand)
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Where to Overhaul (6 of 6)
• Thermal imager– Displays minute
differences in temperature
– Can quickly identify areas that need to be opened
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Overhaul Techniques• Charged hose line should be available to
douse sudden flare-ups.• Extinguish any fire or embers.• Drop smoldering objects into water.• Remove smoldering contents to outside.• Adjust techniques to meet situation.
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Overhaul Tools (1 of 3)
• Pike poles• Ceiling hooks• Crowbars• Halligan tools• Axes• Power tools
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Overhaul Tools (2 of 3)
• Pitchforks• Shovels• Rubbish hooks• Rakes• Thermal imaging cameras• Hose lines
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Overhaul Tools (3 of 3)
• Buckets, tubs, wheelbarrows, and carryalls are used to remove debris from a building.
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Opening Walls and Ceilings• A 6' pike pole is sufficient for most
residential fires.• Pike poles, power saws, and handsaws
can be used to open a hole in a wall.– Pull wall section away by hand after cutting.
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Summary (1 of 3)
• Salvage and overhaul are two major loss control operations conducted at every fire.– Lower priority than life safety
• The objective of salvage is to protect property and contents by expelling smoke, removing heat, and preventing water damage.
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Summary (2 of 3)
• The objective of overhaul is to search for and extinguish any remaining pockets of fire after the main fire is under control.
• The IC will develop and direct the overhaul plan.
• Proper safety procedures must be followed during because of the hazardous environment and fire fighter fatigue.
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Summary (3 of 3)
• Effective lighting is important during firefighting because it enables the safe, efficient performance of emergency scene operations.