1. Firefighter III Module B Overhaul (4-16)

2. 3-9.1. Identify five indicators of structural instability. (4-16.2) Indicators of structural instability.  I. Indicators of structural instability.  a) Weakened floors.  b) Spalled concrete.  c) Weakened roof members.  d) Offset walls.  e) Weakened roof trusses.  f) Mortar in wall joints opened.  g) Melted wall ties.

3. 3-9.2. Identify the precautions and procedures to be followed when overhauling. (4-16.1)  I. Procedures:  a) Inspect premises.  b) Develop sound operation plans.  c) Provide essential equipment.  d) Eliminate hazards.

4. 3-9.2. Identify the precautions and procedures to be followed when overhauling. (4-16.1)  II. Hazards: (precautions)  a) Holes and weakened structural members:  i) Mark area.  ii) Barricade. b) Debris:  b) Debris:  i) Provide firefighters with boots having puncture resistant metal insoles.  ii) Provide hand and eye protection.  c) Strains and sprains- stress proper lifting techniques (NFPA 1500)  d) Fatigue- relieve personnel as soon as possible. e) Toxic fumes- monitor area before masks are removed.  e) Toxic fumes- monitor area before masks are removed.

5. 3-9.3. Identify the procedures for restoration of the premises after a fire. (4-16.4)  I. Restoration of premises:  a) Make building safe:  i) Structural condition.  ii) Check utilities.  II. Make contents safe:  i) Water weight.  ii) Damaged equipment or stock.

6. 3-9.3. Identify the procedures for restoration of the premises after a fire. (4-16.4)  III. Make area safe:  i) Remove dangerous conditions from around building.  (1) Piles of debris.  (2) Sharp objects.  (3) Overhead hazards.  ii) Protection to keep public out of area.

7. 3-9.3. Identify the procedures for restoration of the premises after a fire. (4-16.4) Restore fire protection systems:  a) Restore fire protection systems:  i) Sprinkler systems: (after overhaul)  (1) Head replacement.  (2) Valves returned to correct position.  (3) Water drained from areas of system where it shouldn’t be.  ii) Standpipe systems:  (1) Drain the system.  (2) Replace caps.  (3) Close all valves.  iii) Alarm systems:  (1) Resetting.  (2) Notifying building occupants to contact maintenance agency.

8. 3-9.3. Identify the procedures for restoration of the premises after a fire. (4- 16.4)  a) Restore utilities- have occupant contact appropriate utility company.-Service should be done by utility personnel.  b) Secure the building – cover openings.  c) Release premises to owner.  i) Accomplish in presence of witness.  ii) Make appropriate recommendations.  iii) Advise about conditions.