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| as soon as adequate personnel are available and may be done simultaneously with the fire attack |
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need only rinsing; extremely dirty covers may need detergent
do NOT permit dirty covers to dry; this will rot the canvas
should be completely dry before folded and placed in service
can be sunlight dried, but long-term exposure will damage them |
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| Inspecting for damage to salvage covers |
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have firefighters hold up cover, and another walks under it to look for sunlight (holes)
Mark holes; chalk for canvas covers and marking pen for vinyl covers
Holes can be patched with duct tape or iron-on or sewn-on patches |
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| most common method for two firefighters to deploy a large salvage cover |
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| only when authorized by the IC or fire cause investigator |
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| Steps in reestablishing safe conditions |
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inspecting the premises
developing an operational plan
providing needed tools and equipment
eliminating or mitigating hazards |
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1 1/2 inch or 1 3/4 attack lines are used for safety in overhaul
using a 100 ft hoseline on the firest section reduces the chances of couplings being in building and potentially causing water damage |
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discoloration of materials
peeling paint
smoke from cracks
cracked plaster
rippled wallpaper
burned areas |
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| feel walls and floors for heat with the back of hand |
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popping or cracking of fire burning
hissing of steam |
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| Hidden fire by electronic sensors |
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Thermal signature detection with TIC
infared heat detection |
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| Small burning objects found in overhaul... |
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| should be submerged in containers of water rather than drench them |
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