Deck 18: Loss Control

Question 1

The philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property:

A) during a fire incident.
B) after a fire incident occurs.
C) before a fire incident occurs.
D) before, during, and after a fire incident.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When and how built-in fire suppression systems are to be supported for loss control are identified in the:

A) preincident plan.
B) overhaul process.
C) primary damage evaluation.
D) secondary damage evaluation.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

During salvage procedures, where should the contents of the structure be placed once they are removed?

A) Stored in an adjacent secured building
B) Placed on grass lawn to prevent reignition
C) Stored on a firefighting apparatus for transport to storage
D) Stacked on dry surface not near where firefighters may be collecting debris for disposal

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Special preincident plans for loss control are developed:

A) solely by property owners.
B) by the Incident Commander on scene.
C) for all items covered under insurance at the property.
D) for high value items especially susceptible to water and smoke damage.

Question 5

Which of the following procedures includes moving contents to a safe location in the fire incident structure?

A) Salvage
B) Primary
C) Overhaul
D) Secondary

Question 6

In a preincident plan, which of the following is a means of protecting items in a residential or business-occupied structure?

A) Monitoring a security system
B) Moving items to unaffected area
C) Placing fire retardant furnishings nearby
D) Preparing equipment for future response

Question 7

Special loss-control-related concerns are identified and addressed:

A) during preincident planning.
B) during postincident planning.
C) after salvage operations begin.
D) after overhaul operations begin.

Question 8

Which of the following may delay suppression activities for a short time to remove vital contents as part of loss control?

A) Salvage procedures
B) Overhaul procedures
C) On-going size up activities
D) Risk assessment evaluations

Question 9

When salvage operations are performed and contents are removed from the structure, the salvage operations may:

A) require proof of insurance from building owners/occupants.
B) require building owners/occupants to agree to the removal.
C) interfere with rehabilitation efforts to bring water to firefighters.
D) interfere with suppression and ventilation crews using the same doors.

Question 10

Damage caused by fire and smoke is referred to as:

A) key damage.
B) primary damage.
C) secondary damage.
D) involuntary damage.

Question 11

At what point do appropriate salvage procedures begin at a fire incident?

A) After all fire personnel are on the scene
B) Once the Company Officer determines it is time
C) Once the last visual scan for remaining fire is complete
D) Upon arrival, continuing until the last unit leaves the scene

Question 12

When contents of a structure have been stored outside after a fire incident during loss control, who should be made aware of the location of the contents?

A) Local media sources
B) Owners or occupants
C) Fire personnel on site
D) Ventilation and suppression crews

Question 13

Which of the following methods would MOST often be used for protecting contents in a fire incident?

A) Gathered and placed in an adjacent structure
B) Gathered and placed outside and covered with minimal salvage covers
C) Gathered into large piles to be covered with one large salvage cover
D) Gathered into compact piles to be covered with minimal salvage covers

Question 14

Interacting with the business owner or representative is a good opportunity to:

A) meet with their procurement unit.
B) predischarge fire extinguishing system.
C) find problems with building code violations.
D) recommend continual loss control practices.

Question 15

What is the BEST reason for removing contents from a structure during salvage procedures?

A) Allow better water access
B) Allow more items to be accounted for after the fire incident
C) Help protect them from further primary or potential secondary damage
D) Make owner/occupant aware contents should be secured when removed from the structure

Question 16

Vulnerability to weather and vandalism following fire suppression activities are forms of:

A) primary damage.
B) secondary damage.
C) involuntary damage.
D) specification damage.

Question 17

Protecting the contents of rooms immediately below the fire floor with salvage covers while fire suppression operations are conducted is performing a:

A) fire suppression activity.
B) preincident plan activity.
C) salvage operations procedure.
D) overhaul operations procedure.

Question 18

Damage resulting from fire suppression activities is referred to as:

A) limited damage.
B) primary damage.
C) overhaul damage.
D) secondary damage.

Question 19

Salvage and overhaul are tactics:

A) intended to reduce property damage.
B) started only after all fire has been extinguished.
C) completed when the owner/occupant can pay expenses.
D) completed only when property contains known valuables.

Question 20

Preincident planning may not be your responsibility to develop, but you may be required to implement the plan as directed by the:

A) Company Officer.
B) Incident Commander.
C) fire suppression team.
D) home or business owner.

Question 21

Automatic sprinkler tongs, stoppers, and wedges are tools used to:

A) route water out of the fire incident structure.
B) stop the flow of water from an open sprinkler.
C) stop the flow of water going down the structure's drain.
D) remove water from lower floors of the fire incident structure.

Question 22

Depending on the size and organization of a fire department, salvage operations are generally assigned to which of the following?

A) Arson investigation companies
B) Smoke management companies
C) Engine companies that carry hand tools and buckets
D) Ladder companies and specially designed salvage or overhaul companies

Question 23

Backpack-type water vacuum tanks normally have a capacity of:

A) 1 to 3 gallons (4 L to 11 L).
B) 4 to 5 gallons (15 L to 20 L).
C) 6 to 10 gallons (23 L to 38 L).
D) 10 to 15 gallons (38 L to 57 L).

Question 24

Which of the following materials are salvage covers for loss control typically made of?

A) Plywood
B) Heat resistant foam
C) Waterproof canvas or vinyl
D) Heavy-weight treated leather

Question 25

Wiping off water left on cabinets or other horizontal surfaces with paper towels during loss control is done to:

A) guard against potential loss.
B) guard against mold and mildew.
C) keep the contents of the structure clean.
D) match the requirements of the preincident plan.

Question 26

Which of the following examples of salvage equipment is driven into walls or wooden framing to hang salvage covers on walls to protect wall-mounted book cases or shelving units?

A) S-hook
B) J-hook
C) Pikepole
D) Wooden sprinkler wedge

Question 27

When performing salvage operations, firefighters:

A) require a specific collection of tools.
B) assess biological monitoring results.
C) can use whatever tools are easily available.
D) should use materials and equipment in the structure.

Question 28

Which of the following may damage merchandise on lower floors after the fire is controlled in a commercial building?

A) Salvage covers put in place
B) Dewatering devices with two pumps
C) Airflow from ventilation fans on floors
D) Flow of water from an open sprinkler

Question 29

Devices used to remove water from basements and elevator shafts are referred to as:

A) carryalls.
B) water chutes.
C) sprinkler kits.
D) dewatering devices.

Question 30

Which of the following gives a parachute effect to float a salvage cover into place over the article to be covered during loss control?

A) Warm air
B) Heated air
C) Pocketed air
D) Smoke and hot air

Question 31

Which of the following techniques for loss control allows water to run off without collecting in the depressions?

A) By lifting and removing the floor covering
B) By using one salvage cover for the entire room
C) By creating one high point in the furniture group
D) By putting pictures, curtains, and lamps on the bed

Question 32

Which of the following is one of the most practical methods of removing water coming through a ceiling from an upper floor?

A) Water chutes
B) Drain runoffs
C) Floor runners
D) Water vacuums

Question 33

Which of the following is the main advantage of using a one-firefighter spread with a rolled salvage cover?

A) One person can remove water from basements.
B) One person can log in the use of the salvage cover.
C) One person can reroll the salvage cover during overhaul.
D) One person can quickly unroll the salvage cover across the top of an object.

Question 34

Which of the following helps prevent damage to furniture during salvage operations?

A) Keeping it untouched and unmoved
B) Spraying lightly with a hand held fire extinguisher
C) Raising furniture off floor with water resistant materials
D) Wetting with a hose stream and scrubbing with a broom

Question 35

Water vacuums are used:

A) to dry sheetrock and plaster walls.
B) to drain water chutes when they become clogged.
C) where the water is too deep to be picked up by a submersible pump.
D) where the water is not deep enough to be picked up by a submersible pump.

Question 36

Which of the following is used to help prevent unintentional damage done by firefighters' boots and equipment during fire suppression operations?

A) Carryalls
B) Floor runners
C) Sprinkler wedges
D) Dewatering devices

Question 37

Which of the following is the most common method used for two- firefighter deployment of large salvage covers?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Floating throw
D) Balloon throw

Question 38

Which of the following may occur when covers for water chutes and catchalls are limited during loss control?

A) Water must be less than 500 gallons total
B) Water must be clean and free of any debris
C) Water must be routed to the floor to be removed later
D) Water must be sent directly down the closest storm drain

Question 39

Which of the following examples of salvage equipment must have a horizontal ledge from which to hang salvage covers?

A) S-hook
B) J-hook
C) Pikepole
D) Wooden sprinkler wedge

Question 40

Which of the following are used to catch and carry debris or work as a water basin to immerse small burning objects?

A) Carryalls
B) Sprinkler kits
C) Salvage covers
D) Dewatering devices

Question 41

When does splicing covers with watertight joints becomes necessary?

A) When more than one floor of a fire incident structure is involved
B) When objects or groupings may be covered easily with a single cover
C) When objects or groupings are too large to be covered with a single cover
D) When there are not enough firefighter personnel available on the scene of the fire incident

Question 42

Which of the following is the first consideration to make before beginning the overhaul procedures after a fire incident?

A) Safety
B) Overhaul plan
C) Preincident plan
D) Weather conditions

Question 43

Firefighters can detect hidden fires by:

A) sight, smell, taste, electronic sensors.
B) sight, smell, touch, electronic sensors.
C) sight, touch, taste, electronic sensors.
D) sight, touch, sound, electronic sensors.

Question 44

All firefighting personnel should continue to use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) until:

A) the fire behavior has been determined.
B) the fire has been completely extinguished.
C) air monitoring confirms SCBAs can be safely removed.
D) atmosphere has been determined toxic below 5 percent.

Question 45

Firefighters will typically begin overhaul in areas:

A) of most severe fire involvement.
B) of least severe fire involvement.
C) that are the most easily accessible.
D) containing the most valuable items.

Question 46

To keep the exit route from being blocked with falling debris, the best place to position yourself when pulling down any ceiling during fire overhaul is:

A) directly under the area to be opened.
B) where water has pooled on the floor.
C) where water is being drained from the room.
D) between the area being pulled down and the doorway.

Question 47

What building material can retain hidden fires for prolonged periods of time during overhaul procedures?

A) Asphalt shingles
B) Insulation materials
C) Sheetrock or drywall
D) Plaster and metal lath

Question 48

A catchall may be temporary to control large amounts of water until chutes are constructed:

A) on all floors.
B) to route water outside.
C) to route water to a water vacuum.
D) on the lowest floor of the fire incident structure.

Question 49

Who is responsible for the authorization of when overhaul procedures should begin once the fire incident is under control?

A) Salvage Operations Team
B) Overhaul Operations Team
C) Fire Protection Engineers and inspection staff members
D) Incident Commander and individual responsible for fire investigation

Question 50

Pulling open areas around burned windows or doors during fire overhaul to expose inner parts of the frame or casing is done to:

A) feel for heat.
B) visually verify full extinguishment.
C) listen for the cracking/popping of fire burning.
D) look for discoloration of materials or peeling paint.

Question 51

Which of the following determines the extent that structural members of a building are weakened?

A) Intensity of the fire
B) Amount of water used
C) Extinguishing agents used
D) Amount of time fire burned

Question 52

Thermal imagers (TIs) used for overhaul operations after a fire incident are used to identify which of the following?

A) Where the fire originated
B) The heat signature of items
C) Any extinguishment evidence
D) The type of building construction

Question 53

Which of the following should take place before starting a search for hidden fires in a fire incident structure?

A) Review the preincident plan
B) Review possible causes of the fire
C) Evaluate the adjoining property of area to be searched
D) Evaluate the structural condition of the area to be searched

Question 54

If there are any discrepancies between a thermal imager (TI) and the signs of a fire in a concealed place, which of the following should be done?

A) Thermal imager batteries should be checked and replaced
B) Thermal imager should be serviced by licensed technician
C) Concealed space should be opened up and inspected visually
D) Concealed space should be flooded with water followed by inspection

Question 55

What should be done with large smoldering items during overhaul procedures after a fire incident?

A) Drenched with hose streams
B) Moved to the center of the room involved
C) Placed directly under an overhead sprinkler
D) Taken outside of the structure for thorough extinguishment

Question 56

Which of the following BEST describes a catchall?

A) A chute to collect and drain runoff water
B) A container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water
C) A salvage cover ballooned to float over household or commercial items to be covered
D) A kit containing a special collection of tools stored in a designated toolbox on a firefighting apparatus

Question 57

Which of the following is the main advantage to using spliced water chutes as catchalls during loss control?

A) Can hold several hundred gallons of water
B) Provides a water basin for immersing small burning objects
C) Requires two submersible pumps to remove the water in carpet flooring
D) As soon as water accumulates in the catchall, it can be drained to outside the fire incident structure

Question 58

What material must be used to cover openings cut in upper stories' floors or over basements or crawl spaces during a fire incident?

A) Tar paper
B) Roofing paper
C) Lumber or thick plywood
D) Disposable rolled plastic sheeting

Question 59

Charged hoselines should be present during overhaul operations of a fire incident:

A) due to the threat of reignition.
B) in case of roof or floor collapse.
C) for unmarked potentially hazardous areas.
D) to prevent fatigue or exhaustion in firefighting personnel.