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119. 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.
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.
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FF 1 Chapter 18
Loss Control
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 119. 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. | D. before, during, and after a fire incident. |
| Loss Control | Practice of minimizing damage and providing customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts before, during and after an incident |
| Primary Damage | Damage caused by the fire itself not by the actions taken to fight the fire |
| Secondary Damage | Damage caused by or resulting from action taken to fight a fire and leaving the property unprotected |
| Salvage | Methods and operating procedures by which ffs attempt to save property and reduce further damage from water smoke heat and exposure during or immediately after a fire |
| Overhaul | Operations conducted once the main body of the fire has been extinguished. (searching for hidden remaining fire, placing building and its contents in a safe condition, determining the cause of the fire, and recognizing and preserving evidence of arson) |
| Damage caused by fire and smoke is referred to as: A. key damage. B. primary damage. C. secondary damage. D. involuntary damage. | B. primary damage. |
| 121. Damage resulting from fire suppression activities is referred to as: A. limited damage. B. primary damage. C. overhaul damage. D. secondary damage. | D. secondary damage. |
| 122. Vulnerability to weather and vandalism following fire suppression activities are forms of: A. primary damage. B. secondary damage. C. involuntary damage. D. specification damage. | B. secondary damage. |
| 123. 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. | A. intended to reduce property damage. |
| 124. 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. | B. during postincident planning. |
| 125. 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. | B. Incident Commander. |
| 126. 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. | A. preincident plan. |
| 127. 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. | D. for high value items especially susceptible to water and smoke damage. |
| 128. 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 | B. Moving items to unaffected area |
| 129. 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. | D. recommend continual loss control practices. |
| 130. 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 | D. Upon arrival, continuing until the last unit leaves the scene |
| 131. 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. | C. salvage operations procedure. |
| 132. Which of the following may delay suppression activities for a short time to remove vital contents a part of loss control? A. Salvage procedures B. Overhaul procedures C. On-going size up activities D. Risk assessment evaluations | A. Salvage procedures |
| 133. 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 | A. Salvage |
| 134. 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 | C. Help protect them from further primary or potential secondary damage |
| 135. 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. | D. interfere with suppression and ventilation crews using the same doors. |
| 136. 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 | D. Stacked on dry surface not near where firefighters may be collecting debris for disposal |
| 137. 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 | B. Owners or occupants |
| 138. 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 | D. Gathered into compact piles to be covered with minimal salvage covers |
| 139. 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 | C. By creating one high point in the furniture group |
| 140. 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 | C. Raising furniture off floor with water resistant materials |
| 141. 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 | C. Water must be routed to the floor to be removed later |
| 142. 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. | A. guard against potential loss. |
| 143. 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 | D. Ladder companies and specially designed salvage or overhaul companies |
| 144. 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 | C. Waterproof canvas or vinyl |
| 145. 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. | A. require a specific collection of tools. |
| Scupper | Form of Drain opening provided in outer walls at the floor or roof lvl to remove water to the exterior of the building. |
| 146. 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 | D. Flow of water from an open sprinkler |
| 147. 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. | B. stop the flow of water from an open sprinkler |
| 148. 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 | A. Carryalls |
| Carryall | Waterproof carrier used to carry and catch debris or used as a water sump basin for immersing small burning objects. |
| 149. 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 | B. Floor runners |
| 150. 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. | D. dewatering devices. |
| 151. 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. | D. where the water is not deep enough to be picked up by a submersible pump. |
| 152. 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). | B. 4 to 5 gallons (15 L to 20 L). |
| 153. 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 | B. J-hook |
| 154. 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 | A. S-hook |
| 155. 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. | D. One person can quickly unroll the salvage cover across the top of an object. |
| 156. 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 | D. Balloon throw |
| 157. 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 | C. Pocketed air |
| 158. 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 | A. Water chutes |
| 159. 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 fire fighting apparatus | B. A container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water |
| 160. 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. | B. to route water outside. |
| 161. 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 | C. When objects or groupings are too large to be covered with a single cover |
| 162. 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 | D. As soon as water accumulates in the catchall, it can be drained to outside the fire incident structure |
| 163. 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 | C. Lumber or thick plywood |
| 164. 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 | D. Incident Commander and individual responsible for fire investigation |
| Thermal Imager | Electronic device that form images using infrared radiation. |
| 165. 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 | A. Safety |
| 166. 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. | C. air monitoring confirms SCBAs can be safely removed. |
| 167. 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. | A. due to the threat of reignition. |
| 168. 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 | D. Evaluate the structural condition of the area to be searched |
| 169. 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 | A. Intensity of the fire |
| 170. 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. | D. sight, touch, sound, electronic sensors. |
| 171. 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. | A. of most severe fire involvement. |
| 172. 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 | B. Insulation materials |
| 173. 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. | B. visually verify full extinguishment. |
| 174. 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. | D. between the area being pulled down and the doorway. |
| 175. 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 | D. Taken outside of the structure for thorough extinguishment |
| 176. 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 | B. The heat signature of items |
| 177. 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 | C. Concealed space should be opened up and inspected visually |
| 7. Which of the following BEST describes the results of forcible entry, ventilation, and fire extinguishment operations during loss control? (1104) A. Primary damage B. Secondary damage C. Salvage operations D. Overhaul operations | B. Secondary damage |
| 8. Salvage operations may be conducted while suppression activities are underway if the situation permits and: (1106) A. on-scene resources are sufficient. B. contents of the structure are valuable. C. the fire can be extinguished within fifteen minutes. D. weather will have no impact on fire fighting operations. | B. contents of the structure are valuable. |
| 9. Which of the following are designed to be driven into walls or wooden framing to provide strong points to hang objects (1112) A. C-hooks B. I-hooks C. J-hooks D. T-hooks | C. J-hooks |
| 10. Which of the following is typically the MOST convenient method used to carry a folded salvage cover for a two-firefighter spread? (1114) A. On the back with open edges next to the neck B. On the shoulder with open edges next to the neck C. On the forearms with open edges next to the hands D. On the shoulder with folded edges facing towards the hands | B. On the shoulder with open edges next to the neck |
| 11. SCBA should be worn even if the air after a fire incident appears to be without smoke to protect firefighters from: (1119) A. overexertion. B. toxic combustion products. C. nontoxic airborne particles. D. extremely high levels of oxygen. | B. toxic combustion products. |
| 12. Which of the following statements about hoselines during overhaul operations is MOST accurate? (1120) A. Floor runners protect hoselines from damage by debris. B. 3½ inch (90 mm) attack lines must be present during overhaul. C. All couplings should be positioned in the middle of the salvage site. D. Hoselines should be monitored for leakage, especially at couplings. | D. Hoselines should be monitored for leakage, especially at couplings. |
| 13. Firefighters must be especially aware of checking the attic and basement for fire extension in structures using: (1121) A. masonry foundation. B. balloon construction. C. structures with mezzanines or upper floors. D. old lath and plaster wall and ceiling construction. | B. balloon construction |
| 14. What are two criteria for areas to be used as a safe location for moving contents during salvage procedures? (1107) | Inside to safe areas away from smoke and fire, outside the structure |
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