Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: – Hrs received
Salvage Procedures Operations can be started at same time as fire attack Group building contents into compact piles Firefighter I17–2 (Continued)
Salvage Procedures Group household furnishings in center of the room Raise furniture off wet floors Firefighter I17–3 (Continued)
Salvage Procedures Commercial occupancies present special challenges Firefighter I17–4 (Continued)
Salvage Procedures Large quantities of water can be removed by a variety of methods Water may ruin finishes; wipe off surfaces Firefighter I17–5
Safety During Overhaul Steps required Inspecting premises Developing operational plan Providing tools and equipment Eliminating or mitigating hazards Firefighter I17–6 (Continued)
Safety During Overhaul Toxic gases Common and dangerous threat during overhaul Wear appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection Firefighter I17–7 (Continued)
Safety During Overhaul Other hazards are present, such as fire-weakened floors Mark or barricade hazardous areas Use gloves and eye protection Firefighter I17–8 (Continued)
Safety During Overhaul Physical conditioning and correct lifting are necessary Fatigue is preventable cause of injury Firefighter I17–9
Practical Exercise Firefighter shall: Demonstrate the construction and use of a water chute and water catchall Firefighter shall: Without salvage covers, demonstrate the removal of debris and removal and routing of water from a structure Firefighter shall: Demonstrate the covering and closing of openings made during fire operations