- Loss control is an important component of fire department service delivery with the philosophy of minimizing secondary damage to structures and their contents during and after fire control operations.
- Salvage and overhaul operations are two of the most effective means of loss control.
- It is very important for fire personnel to identify and protect valuable contents in structures affected by fire as well as searching for hidden fires so rekindling does not occur.
23. Salvage requires a specific collection of
tools and equipment stored in a
designated toolbox or container.
18–23
(Cont.)
24. Salvage requires a specific collection of
tools and equipment stored in a
designated toolbox or container.
18–24
(Cont.)
Automatic Sprinkler Kit
25. Salvage requires a specific collection of
tools and equipment stored in a
designated toolbox or container.
18–25
(Cont.)
Floor runnersCarryall
26. Salvage requires a specific collection of
tools and equipment stored in a
designated toolbox or container.
18–26
(Cont.)
Dewatering
device
Water vacuum
27. Salvage requires a specific collection of
tools and equipment stored in a
designated toolbox or container.
18–27
28. REVIEW QUESTION
What are the different types of
salvage covers commonly used in the
fire service?
18–28
29. Explain ways to fold, roll, spread,
and improvise with salvage covers.
Learning Objective 5
18–29
30. Describe ways to cover openings
during salvage operations.
Learning Objective 6
18–30
31. There are several different methods
for folding/rolling and spreading
covers.
18–31
64. • Loss control is an important component
of fire department service delivery with
the philosophy of minimizing secondary
damage to structures and their
contents during and after fire control
operations.
• Salvage and overhaul operations are
two of the most effective means
of loss control.
Summary
18–64
(Cont.)
65. • It is very important for fire personnel to
identify and protect valuable contents
in structures affected by fire as well as
searching for hidden fires so rekindling
does not occur.
Summary
18–65
(Cont.)
66. • Taking a customer-service oriented
approach to loss control ensures that
citizens’ property is adequately
protected and that the reputation of the
fire service is held in the highest
regard.
Summary
18–66
67. Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage
cover.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-1.
Learning Objective 11
18–67
68. Roll a salvage cover for a one-
firefighter spread.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-2.
Learning Objective 12
18–68
69. Spread a rolled salvage cover —
One-firefighter method.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-3.
Learning Objective 13
18–69
70. Fold a salvage cover for a one-
firefighter spread.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-4.
Learning Objective 14
18–70
71. Spread a folded salvage cover —
One-firefighter method.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-5.
Learning Objective 15
18–71
72. Fold a salvage cover for a two-
firefighter spread.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-6.
Learning Objective 16
18–72
73. Spread a folded salvage cover —
Two-firefighter balloon throw.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-7.
Learning Objective 17
18–73
74. Construct a water chute without pike
poles.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-8.
Learning Objective 18
18–74
75. Construct a water chute with pike
poles.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 18-I-9.
Learning Objective 19
18–75