Salvage and Overhaul

Salvage and Overhaul Loss Control Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Objectives • List the benefits of loss control to the public and the fire department. • State the purpose of salvage. • State the purpose of overhaul. • Select facts about salvage planning and procedures. • Select facts about salvage tools, equipment, and materials. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Objectives (cont.) • Match to their correct uses tools and equipment used in overhaul. • Select facts about overhaul safety and methods. • List the four basic methods of detecting hidden fires. • Select from a list, indicators of hidden fires. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Objectives (cont.) • Provide examples of information that should be noted / reported en-route or in the vicinity of the fire scene. • Provide examples of information that should be noted / reported on arrival at the fire scene. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Objectives (cont.) • Provide examples of information that should be noted / recorded during firefighting. • Select facts about preserving and protecting evidence during overhaul. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Physical Objectives • Fold and roll salvage covers. • Spread salvage covers from various folds and rolls. • Clean, inspect, and repair salvage covers. • Construct and splice water chutes. • Construct a catchall. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Physical Objectives (cont.) • Cover or close building openings. • Use an infrared scanner. • Remove debris and route water from a structure. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

The Value Of Loss Control • Adds value to the fire and rescue department’s services. • Promotes firefighting as a craft. • Builds goodwill within the community. • Receives praise and recognition in the media. • Gives firefighters a feeling of accomplishment. • Leads to better morale and efficiency among firefighters. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Purpose Of Salvage • Methods and operating procedures associated with firefighting that aid in reducing primary and secondary damage during firefighting operations. (I.F.S.T.A. Textbook Definition) • To reduce damage from fire, smoke, water, heat, cold, or weather during and after a fire. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Purpose Of Overhaul • To search out and extinguish hidden fires. • To protect the scene after the fire. • To preserve evidence of the fire’s origin and cause. • To restore premises to safe condition. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

General Planning For Effective Salvage Operations • Salvage S.O.P.’s. • Special pre-plans for buildings with high-value contents. • Awareness of contents vital to businesses in commercial occupancies. • Working with loss control representatives of local businesses. • When to begin salvage operations. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

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When Salvaging Household Furnishings and Commercial Stock • Gathering in close piles in center of room. • Placing high objects at ends of piles and using rolled rugs as ridgepoles. • Placing small objects (pictures, curtains, lamps, etc.) on larger objects such as couches or beds. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

When Salvaging Household Furnishings and Commercial Stock • Using water-resistant materials to raise furniture off wet floor. • The challenges of commercial occupancies: • Ceiling-to-floor display shelves. • Contents stacked too close to ceiling. • Un-palleted storage. • Dangers of high-piled stock. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

When Salvaging Household Furnishings and Commercial Stock • Removing large quantities of water by: • Cleaning clogged drains. • Removing toilet fixtures. • Creating scuppers. • Using existing sanitary piping systems. • Affixing chutes. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Typical Characteristics Of Salvage Covers • May be canvas, vinyl, or disposable plastic. • Reinforced corners and hems. • Purpose of grommets in the edge hems. • Difficulty of adapting plastic covers to traditional salvage cover folds. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Salvage Equipment Location • Why is it recommended that salvage equipment be located in one area on the apparatus? • Eliminates the need to search the apparatus for equipment. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Salvage Equipment Location • How should smaller tools and equipment be stored on the apparatus? • In a specially designated salvage tool box or other container to make them easier to carry. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Maintenance Of Salvage Covers • The proper cleaning, drying, and repairing of reusable salvage covers increases their span of service. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Maintenance Of Salvage Covers • Rinse with a hose stream. • Scrubbing with a brush and mild soap and water for heavy soiled areas. • Rinse. • Allow to air dry. • Inspect for damage. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Salvage Equipment • Wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers. • Plastic, knife, nails, screws, duct tape. • Hammers, staple gun, pry bar. • Squeegees, brooms, water vacuum. • Scoop shovels, debris buckets. Equipment based upon local service area needs!!! Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Methods Of Folding, Rolling, and Spreading Salvage Covers • One firefighter spread with a rolled salvage cover. • One firefighter spread with a folded salvage cover. • Two firefighter spread with a folded salvage cover. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

One Firefighter Spread With A Rolled Salvage Cover Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

One Firefighter Spread With A Folded Salvage Cover Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Two Firefighter Spread With A Folded Salvage Cover Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Water Chutes • Salvage covers can be used to create water chutes to direct water out of a structure to prevent further damage to the building and its contents. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Construction Of A Catchall • A catchall can be constructed from a salvage cover and placed on the floor to catch water. They can hold up to a couple hundred of gallons of water. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Covering Openings • Cover all exterior openings to help prevent further damage to property by weather. • Cover broken or missing doors or windows with plywood, heavy plastic, and/or similar materials. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Covering Openings • Cover openings in roofs with plywood, roofing paper, heavy plastic sheathing, or tar paper. • If using roofing paper, tar paper, or plastic, use appropriate roofing nails to tack down the edges with laths between the nails and the material. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Overhaul • Is it necessary to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (S.C.B.A.) when performing overhaul? • YES!!! It is essential for firefighters to wear proper personal protective equipment (P.P.E.), including S.C.B.A.; eye protection should be worn if it is safe to remove self-contained breathing apparatus. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Overhaul • What size hoseline do you need for overhaul? • What kind of appliances may be used to extinguish small fires during minor overhaul operations? • What should firefighters do with the hoseline during overhaul operations to prevent water damage? Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

What Other Tools Will Be Needed For Overhaul? Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

What Is The First Step In Overhaul? • Determine if the condition of this building is safe to perform overhaul? Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

What Two Major Factors Affect The Condition Of The Building? • Fire intensity and amount of water used! Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

What Are Some Signs Of Structural Instability? • Weakened floors. • Spalled concrete. • Weakened steel roof members. • Offset walls due to elongated steel supports. • Opened mortar in wall joints. • Melted wall ties. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

What Is The Second Step In Overhaul Operations? • Searching for and extinguishing hidden fires. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Utilize Senses To Search For Hidden Fires • Touch • Feel walls and floors for heat with the back of a ungloved hand. • Sound • Popping or cracking of fire burning. • Hissing of steam. • Electronic Sensors • Thermal (heat) signature detection. • Infrared signature detection. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

When May The Process Of Looking For Extension and Hidden Fires Begin? • After the fire has been knocked down and the person responsible for determining the cause and origin of the fire says that it is all right. Frederick County / Winchester Basic Fire Academy

Salvage and Overhaul