This NFPA standard states what a FFI should know about loss control.
What is NFPA 1001?
100
These should be developed be every department to address early and well-coordinated salvage operations. actually, everything we do in the fire service should fall under one of these.
What are SOP's?
100
A firefighter can make this by rolling and folding a salvage cover. It can be used to channel water from a building.
What is a Water Chute?
100
This is made from a salvage cover. It is used to remove wet debris from a structure. Loops on the sides are used as handles when removing debris.
What is a Carryall?
100
This hose line should typically be used during overhaul, although, some departments choose to go a little smaller.
What is 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" hose?
200
The quality of an organizations relationship with the individuals who have contact with the organization. The way FF's treat the taxpayer and what we provide for them.
What is Customer Service?
200
For a commercial occupancy, this should reflect an awareness of the value of contents vital to the business' survival. Its the firefighters game plan.
What is Preincident Planning?
200
A waterproof cover made of cotton duck, plastic, or other synthetic material used by Fd's to protect the contents of a building during an incident.
What is a Salvage Cover?
200
These are constructed on the floor below the fire floor to drain runoff water through windows and doors.
What are Water Chutes?
200
Firefighters can detect hidden fire by using these methods and gadgets.
What is Sight, Sound, Touch, and a TIC?
300
To minimize damage and provide customer service through effective mitigation and recovery efforts before, during and after an incident.
What is Loss Control?
300
Methods and procedures associated with firefighters attempt to save property and reduce further damage from water, smoke, heat and exposure.
What is Salvage?
300
These are used to protect carpet and hardwood floors.
What are Floor Runners?
300
A cover placed on the floor to catch water and debris. Properly constructed, it may hold a large amount of water.
What is Catchall?
300
If using a small hose line or water extinguisher, this should always be available in case of a flare up.
What is an attack line?
400
The two parts of Loss Control.
What are Salvage and Overhaul?
400
The final part of salvage is protecting damaged property from the weather and from these unwanted snoopers.
What are Trespassers?
400
This type of cover is lightweight, easy to handle, economical, and can be put away wet without fear of mold or mildew developing.
What is a synthetic salvage cover?
400
Wrap a salvage cover around a couple of these to create a water chute.
What are Pike Poles?
400
Firefighters must always maintain this, even during overhaul. Your life depends on it.
What is Situational Awareness?
500
Properly applying these plus prompt and effective salvage and overhaul procedures will minimize total losses.
What are Fire Suppression Techniques?
500
The goal of this process is to develop strategies to minimize the impact of potential risks/losses associated with a specific occupancy.
What is Loss Control Risk Analysis?
500
This heavy duty disposable material can be used in place of canvas or synthetic salvage covers.
What is plastic?
500
This can be put into a basement to suck out a large amount of water. Yep, right in the water.
What is a sump pump?
500
The use of this wetting agent can be a real help in extinguishing hidden fires. The penetrating qualities facilitate complete extinguishment in cotton, upholstery, and baled goods.