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Chapter 17 Quiz. Name: Date: Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question. Explain the philosophy of loss control. Objective 1: ______ 1 ...
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Loss Control

Chapter 17 Quiz Name:

Date:

Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.

Objective 1: Explain the philosophy of loss control. ________

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The philosophy of loss control is to minimize damage and provide customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts: (868) A. B. C. D.

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Why is loss control important in the community? (868) A. B. C. D.

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It builds goodwill. It eliminates bad publicity. Employs additional firefighters. It provides revenue for the fire department.

Which of the following are the most effective means of loss control? (868) A. B. C. D.

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before an incident occurs. during high-profile incidents. after incidents involving large losses. before, during, and after an incident.

Salvage and overhaul Salvage and public relations Fire station tours and suppression Investigation and public education

What is secondary damage? (869) A. B. C. D.

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Damage Damage Damage Damage

caused caused caused caused

by by by by

the fire weather bystanders fire suppression activities

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Which of the following is primary damage? (869) A. B. C. D.

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the fire weather bystanders fire suppression activities

All damages can be avoided. Firefighters cannot affect damages. Some damages cannot be avoided. Firefighters do not cause any damages.

After the fire is extinguished When SCBA is no longer required After fire cause is determined As soon as adequate personnel are available

Which of the following consists of those operations involved in searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fires? (869) A. B. C. D.

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by by by by

When does salvage start? (869) A. B. C. D.

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caused caused caused caused

Which of the following statements about salvage is MOST accurate? (869) A. B. C. D.

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Damage Damage Damage Damage

Salvage Overhaul Fire attack Secondary attack

When should overhaul operations begin? (869) A. B. C. D.

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After the fire is extinguished When SCBA is no longer required When additional personnel are available The fire is under control and fire cause has been determined

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Objective 2: Discuss planning and procedures for salvage operations. ________ 10.

How should household furnishings be grouped, whenever possible? (870) A. B. C. D.

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What should be developed for salvage operations? (869) A. B. C. D.

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Items that have not been damaged by smoke or fire Newspapers, magazines, books, and other paper items Dinnerware, televisions, drapery, and pillows/quilts Photographs, important documents, computer equipment, and artwork

Which of the following items would be the MOST important item to protect for commercial occupancies? (869) A. B. C. D.

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Litigation responses Personnel fitness standards Cost-benefit salvage analysis Standard operating procedures

In residential occupancies, preincident plans should be made to protect which of the following types of item? (869) A. B. C. D.

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By a doorway In the center of the room Against an interior wall Outside against an exterior wall

Accounts receivable records Newspapers and magazines Advertising brochures and pamphlets Office furnishings and decorations

When can salvage procedures be started? (870) A. B. C. D.

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At the same time as fire attack Only after fire attack is complete After fire cause has been determined After law enforcement has secured the scene

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In commercial occupancies, how should stock that is susceptible to water damage be stored? (871) A. B. C. D.

On pallets On shelving In large tubs Wrapped in plastic

Objective 3: Describe salvage covers, salvage cover maintenance, and equipment used in salvage operations. ________ 16.

Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic salvage covers? (872) A. B. C. D.

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Which of the following statements about canvas salvage covers is MOST accurate? (873) A. B. C. D.

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They can be folded wet. Detergents cannot be used on them. They require less maintenance than synthetic salvage covers. They should be completely dry before being folded and placed in service.

Which of the following statements about synthetic salvage covers is MOST accurate? (873) A. B. C. D.

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Expensive Lightweight Difficult to handle Only for indoor use

They are not susceptible to mildew. They require less maintenance than canvas salvage covers. They require more maintenance than canvas salvage covers. They should be completely dry before being folded and placed in service.

Which of the following should be done after salvage covers are dry? (873) A. B. C. D.

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Fold them and place them in service. Let them air out for several more hours. Mark holes and send them back to the manufacturer. Examine them for damage and repair holes as needed.

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Where should salvage equipment be located? (873) A. B. C. D.

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J-hooks S-hooks K-tools A-tools

Which of the following is a purpose of an automatic sprinkler kit? (875) A. B. C. D.

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J-hooks S-hooks K-tools A-tools

Which of the following is used to provide a strong point from which to hang items but cannot be driven into walls or framing and must have a horizontal ledge from which to hang? (877) A. B. C. D.

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the fire station a storage warehouse the Command vehicle a readily accessible area on the apparatus

Which of the following are driven into walls or wooden framing to provide a strong point from which to hang things and are most often used to hang salvage covers on walls to protect wall-mounted book cases and shelving units? (877) A. B. C. D.

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At In In In

To To To To

turn the water off to the entire building start the flow of water from a closed sprinkler stop the flow of water from an open sprinkler test the automatic sprinkler kit for proper operation

Which of the following devices are best suited for salvage operations to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, and sumps? (876) A. B. C. D.

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Trash-type pumps Barrel-type pumps Hand-powered pumps Fire department pumpers

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Objective 4: Summarize basic principles of salvage cover deployment. ________ 25.

Which of the following salvage cover spreads has the advantage of one person being able to quickly unroll the cover across the top of an object and unfold it? (878) A. B. C. D.

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How many firefighters are needed to fold a salvage cover for the one-firefighter spread? (878) A. B. C. D.

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One-firefighter spread with a rolled salvage cover One-firefighter spread with a folded salvage cover One-firefighter spread with a straight salvage cover Two-firefighter spread with a rolled salvage cover

One Two Three Four

Which of the following is the most common method for two firefighters to deploy a large salvage cover? (879) A. B. C. D.

Balloon throw Ground roll Corner throw Parachute throw

Objective 5: Summarize methods used to catch and route water from fire fighting operations and cover openings using salvage covers. ________ 28.

Which of the following is one of the most practical methods of removing water that comes through the ceiling from upper floors? (879) A. B. C. D.

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Removing water with chutes Removing water with pumps Removing water with vacuums Letting the water dry out on its own

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What is used to construct a catchall? (879) A. B. C. D.

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How many people are usually required to prepare a catchall? (880) A. B. C. D.

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One Two Three Four

When is it necessary to splice covers? (880) A. B. C. D.

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Barrels Plastic buckets A salvage cover Portable tanks

When When When When single

a cover has a tear the water is minimal a smaller cover is needed objects or groupings are too large to be covered by a cover

Why should openings be covered? (880) A. B. C. D.

To To To To

stop water from running off prevent reignition of fire embers prevent damage to the outside by vandals prevent further damage to the property by weather

Objective 6: Discuss overhaul operations. ________ 33.

Which of the following is NOT a part of overhaul? (881) A. B. C. D.

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Determining the cause of the fire Determining the method of fire attack Recognizing and preserving evidence of arson Searching for and extinguishing hidden or remaining fire

When should overhaul operations start? (881) A. B. C. D.

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Simultaneously with fire attack When personnel become available When the fire is under control When authorized by the IC or fire cause investigator

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Which of the following is one of the most common and dangerous threats during overhaul? (881) A. B. C. D.

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What should firefighters wear when conducting overhaul operations? (881) A. B. C. D.

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Station work clothes Level C ensembles Level A ensembles Appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection

How can injuries, such as sprains, be prevented during overhaul operations? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Flashover Backdraft Flame over Toxic gases

Physical conditioning Limiting physical exertion Working in limited blocks of time Avoiding tasks that may be too physical

What should be done with potentially hazardous areas? (882) A. B. C. D.

Mark or barricade immediately. No extra precautions need to be taken. Inform personnel by word-of-mouth. Mark or barricade after operations are complete.

Objective 7: Describe tools and equipment used in overhaul. ________ 39.

Which of the following is used to open ceilings to check on fire extension? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Pike poles and plaster hooks Shovels, bale hooks, and pitchforks Power saws, drills, and screwdrivers

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Which of the following is used to install temporary doors and window coverings? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Which of the following is used to move loose materials? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Prying tools Thermal imaging camera Carryall, buckets, and tubs

Which of the following is used to check void spaces and look for hot spots? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Prying tools Thermal imaging camera Carryall, buckets, and tubs

Which of the following is used to remove door frames, window frames, and baseboards? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Pike poles and plaster hooks Shovels, bale hooks, and pitchforks Power saws, drills, and screwdrivers

Which of the following is used to open walls and floors? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Pike poles and plaster hooks Shovels, bale hooks, and pitchforks Power saws, drills, and screwdrivers

Axes Prying tools Thermal imaging camera Carryall, buckets, and tubs

Which of the following is used to carry debris or provide a basin for immersing smoldering material? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Axes Prying tools Thermal imaging camera Carryall, buckets, and tubs

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Who should visually direct overhaul operations? (882) A. B. C. D.

Overhaul does not need to be visually directed. Any firefighter involved in the overhaul process Most senior firefighter engaged in the overhaul tasks A supervisor/officer not directly engaged in overhaul tasks

Objective 8: Discuss fire safety during overhaul. ________ 47.

What should be available for the extinguishment of hidden fires during overhaul? (882) A. B. C. D.

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What may be used to extinguish small fires during minor overhaul operations? (882) A. B. C. D.

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Soil Tarps Buckets Booster hoses

Which of the following is NOT a safety consideration during overhaul? (883) A. B. C. D.

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Charged hoselines Uncharged hoselines Canvas salvage covers Automatic sprinkler systems

Maintain a RIC throughout the operation. Monitor personnel for the need for rehab. Maintain awareness of available exit routes. Require personnel to carry at least three tools.

The accountability system should continue to be in use until: (883) A. B. C. D.

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the fire is under control. the incident is terminated. overhaul operations have started. salvage operations have started.

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Objective 9: Discuss locating hidden fires. ________ 51.

Which of the following factors determines the extent to which structural members have been weakened? (883) A. B. C. D.

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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of loss of structural integrity? (883) A. B. C. D.

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Rippled wallpaper Splattered paint Smoke emissions from cracks Discoloration of materials

To check for hidden fire by touch, firefighters should feel walls and floors for heat with: (884) A. B. C. D.

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Concrete that has spalled due to heat Water pooled on ground level floors Mortar in wall joints opened due to excessive heat Walls offset because of elongation of steel roof supports

Which of the following is NOT a way that hidden fires can be detected by sight? (883) A. B. C. D.

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Intensity of the fire Origin and cause of the fire Weather conditions during the fire Amount of water used for fire control

a prying tool. a clenched fist. the front of the hand. the back of the hand.

Which of the following sounds would be an indication of a hidden fire? (884) A. B. C. D.

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Hissing of steam Intervals of silence Low humming noise Sudden loud whistling

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Which of the following equipment uses electronic sensors to help detect hidden fires? (884) A. B. C. D.

Heat sensor strips Thermal imaging camera Variation temperature tubes Temperature detection blocks

Objective 10: Summarize the overhaul process. ________ 57.

Where does overhaul typically begin? (884) A. B. C. D.

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upper floors of a building lower floors of a building area of most severe fire involvement area of least severe fire involvement

during the initial fire attack phase. when personnel become available. after the incident has been terminated. as soon as possible after the fire has been declared under control.

Which of the following statements about insulation materials is MOST accurate? (884) A. B. C. D.

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the the the the

The process of looking for fire extension should begin: (884) A. B. C. D.

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Insulation materials are not capable of harboring hidden fires. Insulation materials can be visually checked for hidden fires. It is usually necessary to remove the material in order to properly check it or extinguish fire in it. The material does not have to be removed in order to properly check it or extinguish fire in it.

When fire has burned around windows or doors: (884) A. B. C. D.

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any remaining fire or embers will be clearly visible. there is a possibility that fire remains within the frames or casings. the fire generally extinguishes because of increased ventilation. the fire only affects the window or door, but not the frame or casing.

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Which of the following is the BEST way to extinguish small burning objects uncovered during overhaul? (885) A. B. C. D.

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Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure extinguishment of larger furnishings? (885-886) A. B. C. D.

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Drench objects with hose streams Cover objects with salvage covers Leave objects to extinguish on their own Remove them to the outside where they can be extinguished

Which of the following statements about scorched or partially burned articles is MOST accurate? (886) A. B. C. D.

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Drench objects with hose streams Cover objects with salvage covers Leave objects to extinguish on their own Submerge entire objects in containers of water

They may prove helpful to an investigator in determining the cause of fire. They should be placed in barrels or tubs and given to building occupants. They should be treated as debris and disposed of according to departmental SOPs. They are too damaged to be useful to an investigator in fire cause determination.

Which of the following statements about the use of wetting agents for hidden fires is MOST accurate? (886) A. B. C. D.

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Wetting agents such as Class A foam scale fires. Wetting agents such as Class A foam evidence. Wetting agents such as Class A foam extinguishing hidden fires. Wetting agents such as Class A foam when extinguishing hidden fires.

are used only on largedestroy valuable fire cause should not be used for are of considerable value

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