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Essentials of Fire Fighting 6 th Edition Firefighter I. Chapter 18 — Loss Control. Learning Objective 1. Explain the philosophy of loss control. Loss control activities minimize loss to property before, during, and after a fire. The are two types of damage it is important to know about.
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Essentials of Fire Fighting • 6th Edition • Firefighter I Chapter 18 — Loss Control
Learning Objective 1 • Explain the philosophy of loss control.
Loss control activities minimize loss to property before, during, and after a fire.
Two tactics firefighters use are intended to reduce property damage.
REVIEW QUESTION • How does the philosophy of loss control impact fire suppression?
Learning Objective 2 • Describe the ways preincident planning impacts loss control.
Preincident planning can help identify special loss control-related concerns.
Preincident plans vary depending on the type of occupancy. Residential occupancies Commercial properties
REVIEW QUESTION • In what ways can preincident planning influence loss control?
Learning Objective 3 • Determine appropriate salvage procedures.
Learning Objective 4 • Compare and contrast different types of salvage covers.
Salvage begins upon arrival on scene and continues until the last unit leaves.
There are various ways to perform salvage and the choice of procedure depends on several factors.
Salvage procedures include three main methods of protecting contents.
There are several salvage techniques firefighters should understand.
Water presents a number of challenges during salvage operations.
REVIEW QUESTION • What is the best way to determine appropriate salvage procedures?