IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 15: Overhaul,
property conservation, and scene preservation
Overhaul operation include: - ANSWER searching for hidden fires
Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? - ANSWER axes
During overhaul, prying tools can be used to: - ANSWER remove baseboards and window frames
Which hazard are firefighters likely to encounter during overhaul? - ANSWER toxic gases
Which safety measure should be in place during overhaul? - ANSWER gloves to protect form cuts and thermal burns
In order to remain safe during overhaul, firefighters should always wear SCBA when necessary and: - ANSWER have a charged hose line on standby The structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: - ANSWER the amount of water used for extinguishment
Spalled concrete is an indicator of: - ANSWER possible loss of structural integrity
Rippled wallpaper and peeling paint are possible indicators of: - ANSWER a fire hidden behind a wall
When using a thermal imager to look for hidden fires, the thermal imager may not provide quality images: - ANSWER of item behind reflective metal or glass
When opening a ceiling to check for fire extension - ANSWER do not stand directly below the area being opened
When a large smoldering item, such as a mattress, is encountered during overhaul, ti is often most effective to extinguish it by: - ANSWER taking it outside the structure to extinguish
Why is gross decontamination after overhaul important? - ANSWER contaminated PPE can lead to carcinogens being absorbed through the skin
A recommended procedure regarding decontamination is to: - ANSWER bag contaminated equipment for travel back to the station
property conservation, and scene preservation
Overhaul operation include: - ANSWER searching for hidden fires
Which tools are used to open walls and floors during overhaul? - ANSWER axes
During overhaul, prying tools can be used to: - ANSWER remove baseboards and window frames
Which hazard are firefighters likely to encounter during overhaul? - ANSWER toxic gases
Which safety measure should be in place during overhaul? - ANSWER gloves to protect form cuts and thermal burns
In order to remain safe during overhaul, firefighters should always wear SCBA when necessary and: - ANSWER have a charged hose line on standby The structural integrity of a building is most affected by the intensity of the fire and: - ANSWER the amount of water used for extinguishment
Spalled concrete is an indicator of: - ANSWER possible loss of structural integrity
Rippled wallpaper and peeling paint are possible indicators of: - ANSWER a fire hidden behind a wall
When using a thermal imager to look for hidden fires, the thermal imager may not provide quality images: - ANSWER of item behind reflective metal or glass
When opening a ceiling to check for fire extension - ANSWER do not stand directly below the area being opened
When a large smoldering item, such as a mattress, is encountered during overhaul, ti is often most effective to extinguish it by: - ANSWER taking it outside the structure to extinguish
Why is gross decontamination after overhaul important? - ANSWER contaminated PPE can lead to carcinogens being absorbed through the skin
A recommended procedure regarding decontamination is to: - ANSWER bag contaminated equipment for travel back to the station
