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• Salvage and Overhaul
• NFPA 1001

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Concept of Loss Control
The philosophy of loss control is to minimize the
damage resulting from fire, water damage or
operations performed by our department. Protecting
our customers property is a major part of loss
control. It brings NLTFR goodwill within the
community and gives us feelings of
accomplishment. It is also important to the
Travis County Fire Marshal and insurance
companies.
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Aspects of Loss Control
Two aspects of loss control, when performed the
right way, are important to the firefighter, the
property owner/occupants, and the Fire Marshal.
Performing proper Salvage and Overhaul are the
most important means of loss control.
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Salvage Definition
Salvage operations consist of methods and
operating procedures associated with fire
fighting that aid in reducing primary and
secondary damage during fire fighting operations.
Primary damage can be caused by fire. Secondary
damage can be caused by suppression activities
(usually the application of water). Salvage is
the method used in reducing primary and secondary
damage during fire operation.
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Overhaul Definition
Overhaul consists of identifying and
extinguishing hidden and/or remaining fire. We
must protect the scene after the fire and
preserve any evidence of the fires origin (and
cause). Overhaul operations begin once the fire
is under control.
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Salvage Planning

• Think about what might be in the structure
• Are there special preplans for buildings with
  high-value contents?
• In commercial occupancies, consider the cost of
  lost documents or equipment like computers
• We can help businesses identify potential
  critical items and suggest loss control measures.

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Salvage Procedures

• We can begin salvage operations at the same time
  as fire attack
• Cover contents with a tarpaulin
• Find a throw rug and cover items
• Move items off a wet carpet
• Remove obstacles that impede flow of water out
  of the structure.
• Clean drains, use existing sanitary piping
  systems, create chutes

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Salvage Equipment

• Waterproof canvas or vinyl (cover valuables)
• Suitable plastic rolls (cover valuables)
• Brooms (move water or debris)
• Shovels (move debris)
• PPV Fan (move smoke)
• Blocks (elevate furniture)
• Pliers
• Sledgehammer
• Squeegee
• Duct Tape
• Numerous other items

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Salvage Equipment
Clean all equipment after use and check for
damage. If damaged, tag it and report it!
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Folding Salvage Covers
One-firefighter spread with a rolled salvage
cover One-firefighter spread with a folded
salvage cover Two-firefighter spread with a
folded salvage cover
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Weather Protection

• Prevents further damage to property
• Cover doors and windows that have been broken
  with plywood, heavy plastic, or similar materials
• Cover openings in roofs with plywood, roofing
  paper, heavy sheeting or tar paper

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Overhaul

• By searching the fire scene to detect hidden
  fires, embers or sparks, proper overhaul prevents
  rekindling and helps to identify the point of
  origin and the cause of fire.

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Overhaul Equipment

• Many of the tools and equipment used for overhaul
  are the same as those used in other operations.
• Pike poles and plaster hooks (open ceilings to
  check on fire extension)
• Axes (open walls and floors)
• Saws, drills, screw drivers (make small
  openings and build protection)
• Buckets (carry debris)
• Shovels, bale hooks, pitchforks (move loose
  material

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Overhaul

• It is essential for firefighters to wear proper
  PPE including SCBA, while performing overhaul and
  extinguishing hidden fires unless the atmosphere
  has been proven safe. Overhaul should be
  directed by a supervisor/officer not directly
  involved in overhaul tasks (for safety). If a
  fire investigator is on scene, he will be
  involved in planning and supervising overhaul.

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Overhaul

• Charged lines should always be available for
  hidden fires.

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Overhaul

• Watch out for
• Weakened floors
• Spalled concrete (from heat)
• Weak steel roof members
• Walls that have been offset
• Weakened roof trusses
• Sharp objects
• Dangling wires/debris
• Others moving debris out or about the fire
  scene

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Detecting Hidden Fire

• Fire detection can be accomplished by sight,
  touch, sound or with the aid of sensors.
• Sight - discoloration of materials, peeling
  paint, smoke emissions, cracked plaster, rippled
  wallpaper, burned areas, melted plastic
• Touch - feel walls and floors with the back of
  hand
• Sound - popping or crackling, high-pitched or
  hissing
• Sensors - TIC, infrared heat detector

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Overhaul Approach

• Wear appropriate PPE
• Utilize systematic approach
• Use water sparingly
• If fire extended to other areas, determine what
  medium it traveled
• If doors or windows have been burned, expose
  frames or casings to assure there is no remaining
  fire
• Concealed spaces below floors or ceilings and
  within walls must be opened. Do not disturb
  weight-bearing members

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Overhaul

• REMEMBER
• Always give yourself an exit.
• Watch out for falling debris.
• Watch out for other people.

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• Questions or Comments?

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