BSM Chapter 7 (Salvage)
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What is the purpose of salvage operations?
To protect buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to water, smoke, and other elements, both
during and after a fire
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the purpose of salvage operations? | To protect buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to water, smoke, and other elements, both
during and after a fire |
The three tarps of SFD are: | Standard Tarp, Hall Runner,
Visqueen (Plastic) Section |
Standard Tarp dimensions: | 12 by 18 feet |
Hall Runner dimensions: | 3 by 18 feet |
Visqueen (Plastic) Section dimensions: | 14 by 20 feet |
Bed Fire Bundle Components and Purpose: | 2 Standard Tarps and 1 hall runner used for wrapping an extinguished mattress and removing rapidly from a building. |
What are Plastic Tarps used for almost exclusively? | Protection from environmental elements for roof or window coverings |
What are the three ways to store tarps by folding and rolling? | - Accordion Fold
- Forming Pleats
- Doughnut Roll |
The side of the tarp with "SFD" logo is referred to as... | The "Clean" Side because it is the side of the tarp that is kept clean, and is intended for use on upholstered furniture. |