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0701
Salvage
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Professional
09/20/2007

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Term
What is indirect loss?
Definition
the damage caused by the operations used to control a fire
Term
What is an important benefit of well-performed salvage operations?
Definition
It's public relations value.
Term
What do effective salvage ops begin with?
Definition
an accurate size-up.
Term
What is the defination of "salvage" as it petains to the fire service?
Definition
"the protection of buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to WATER, SMOKE, and OTHER ELEMENTS.
Term
What is the size of floor runners?
Definition
6' x 18'
Term
What size are the rolls of plastic salvage covers?
Definition
6 mil. thick, 100' long, folded into 32" wide rolls which unfolds into 10'.
Term
What are the two types of salvage covers and how many grommets(holes) do they have?
Definition
Old style - rubber coated cotton duct
New style - plastic coated nylon
Term
What is the size of the salvage covers?
Definition
12' x 18'
Term
How many gallons of water can a three cu. ft. bag of sawdust absorb?
Definition
30
Term
What sizes do squeegees come in?
Definition
36" curved and 24" straight.
Term
what size are wedges?
Definition
3/4" long and 1 1/2 " high
Term
What size are salvage pans and what are they used with?
Definition
32" x 18" x 5". Used with squeegees.
Term
Where should salvage ops begin?
Definition
Where the greatest loss is expected.
Term
In dwellings, what are the five different categories that valuables fall into?
Definition
1. Expensive appliances
2. Furniture
3. Art
4. Personal pics
5. Clothing
Term
What are the two main objectives in salvage ops?
Definition
1. Protection of the structure and it's contents.
2. water removal
Term
How much weight is added for a 1 1/2" at 100GPM's, a 2 1/2" line at 325GPM's, and master streams?
Definition
1 1/2" @ 100GPM - 835lbs per min.
2 1/2" @ 325GPM - 3000lbs per min
master - 2 and 4 tons per min
Term
What size drain can be revealed by removing a toilet?
Definition
4"
Term
NFPA states that what % of total dollars lost to fires is caused by factors other than direct flame impingement?
Definition
56%
Term
how many salvage covers are carried on Trucks and on Engines?
Definition
10 on trucks, 5 in reserve
2 on Engines, 1 in reserve
Term
How much do sawdust bags weigh, what is their absorption capacity, and how long will it hold the water for?
Definition
Weight - 40lbs
abs. capacity - 30 gallons
holds water for 30 minutes
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