Overhaul Operations
This process begins after the main body of fire has been extinguished and involves searching for hidden fires.
Firefighters can feel for hidden fires using this sense
The process of protecting property from unnecessary damage during firefighting is known as this.
Firefighters should avoid disturbing debris unnecessarily to help investigators determine this.
To protect the integrity of a fire investigation, firefighters should establish this around the scene
Name two common tools used in overhaul operations.
Cracked plaster, peeling paint, or smoke seeping from walls are signs of this.
Name one type of equipment used to protect furniture and belongings from water damage
This refers to maintaining a record of who handles physical evidence at a fire scene
This type of security measure can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the fire scene
Firefighters must wear these devices until overhaul is complete due to toxic gases
This device uses infrared technology to detect heat signatures behind walls.
These tools help remove water from a building after a fire
Firefighters should look for unusual odors, signs of forced entry, or accelerants as indicators of this crime.
Firefighters should note locked or unlocked doors, unusual burn patterns, and missing items as potential signs of this.
This tool helps firefighters detect heat signatures and locate hidden fires
When pulling a ceiling to check for hidden fires, firefighters should avoid standing directly under the area to prevent this
Firefighters can create this to redirect water and prevent flooding inside a structure
This area, which shows the least amount of fire damage, is typically the starting point for an investigation
After an investigation, firefighters may need to turn the structure over to this person or group.
Before searching for hidden fires, firefighters must evaluate this to prevent collapse
Before breaking open walls, ceilings, or floors, firefighters should check these openings for fire extension.
Firefighters may delay suppression efforts to remove valuable items when directed by this person.
To protect evidence, firefighters should avoid using excessive amounts of this during overhaul.
When evidence cannot be immediately collected, firefighters should use these materials to protect it from contamination.