Details Title: 0701 Description: Salvage Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 09/20/2007 19:43:57		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Other Flashcards
Cards in this set: 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