1. Slide 5-1 MODULE 5: SALVAGE, OVERHAUL, AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

2. Slide 5-2 OBJECTIVES Identify the principles and tactics to achieve salvage. Identify and explain the activities required to support incident operations. Salvage Operations Module 5 Overview Support Activities Identify the principles and tactics to achieve overhaul. Overhaul Operations

3. Slide 5-3 SALVAGE OPERATIONS

4. Slide 5-4 Salvage The tactical operation of protecting property from damage.

5. Slide 5-5 Principles of Salvage To minimize damage to building and contentsTo minimize damage to building and contents To protect building from structural damage due to weight of waterTo protect building from structural damage due to weight of water

6. Slide 5-6 Salvage Tactics Protect building contentsProtect building contents – In-place – By removal Control water flow within buildingControl water flow within building Remove water from buildingRemove water from building

7. Slide 5-7 Salvage Tactics (cont'd) Ventilate to remove smoke and heatVentilate to remove smoke and heat Remove debris from buildingRemove debris from building Cover building openings to protect from weatherCover building openings to protect from weather

8. Slide 5-8 What factors must be considered in a tactical sizeup for salvage?

9. Slide 5-9 Tactical Sizeup For Salvage What is most important to save?What is most important to save? How will you protect items being moved?How will you protect items being moved? What salvage tactics will be used?What salvage tactics will be used? Is any support required?Is any support required? What coordination is needed?What coordination is needed? What safety concerns exist?What safety concerns exist? How effective is salvage effort?How effective is salvage effort?

10. Slide 5-10 Coordination and Planning Rapid extinguishment reduces lossRapid extinguishment reduces loss Conserve water during firefighting operationsConserve water during firefighting operations Ventilate earlyVentilate early

11. Slide 5-11 Develop a Salvage Tactical Action Plan Determine critical sizeup factorsDetermine critical sizeup factors Identify and prioritize property to be protectedIdentify and prioritize property to be protected Select appropriate salvage tacticsSelect appropriate salvage tactics

12. Slide 5-12 Develop a Salvage Tactical Action Plan (cont'd) Identify needed resourcesIdentify needed resources Identify needed supportIdentify needed support Determine need for coordinationDetermine need for coordination Identify safety concernsIdentify safety concerns

13. Slide 5-13 OVERHAUL OPERATIONS

14. Slide 5-14 Overhaul Overhaul is the action taken to expose hidden fire and to assure complete extinguishment.

15. Slide 5-15 Principles of Overhaul Extinguish all smoldering contentsExtinguish all smoldering contents Check for and extinguish hidden fires or extensionCheck for and extinguish hidden fires or extension

16. Slide 5-16 Overhaul Tactics Extinguish spot fires and smoldering firesExtinguish spot fires and smoldering fires Open walls and voidsOpen walls and voids Prevent rekindlesPrevent rekindles Do not work in unsafe areasDo not work in unsafe areas

17. Slide 5-17 What factors must be considered in a tactical sizeup for overhaul?

18. Slide 5-18 Tactical Sizeup for Overhaul What is the condition of the building?What is the condition of the building? Is the area safe for overhaul?Is the area safe for overhaul? What hidden areas have been exposed?What hidden areas have been exposed?

19. Slide 5-19 Tactical Sizeup for Overhaul (cont'd) Are there spot fires?Are there spot fires? What provision has been made for relief crews?What provision has been made for relief crews? Will overhaul interfere with origin/cause investigation?Will overhaul interfere with origin/cause investigation?

20. Slide 5-20 Overhaul Coordination Coordinate with salvage operationsCoordinate with salvage operations Firefighters may complete overhaul while completing salvageFirefighters may complete overhaul while completing salvage Coordinate with investigatorsCoordinate with investigators

21. Slide 5-21 Develop an Overhaul Tactical Action Plan Determine critical sizeup factorsDetermine critical sizeup factors Identify location of smoldering and potential hidden fire areasIdentify location of smoldering and potential hidden fire areas Select appropriate overhaul tacticsSelect appropriate overhaul tactics

22. Slide 5-22 Develop an Overhaul Tactical Action Plan (cont'd) Identify needed resourcesIdentify needed resources Determine needed supportDetermine needed support Determine needed coordinationDetermine needed coordination Identify safety concernsIdentify safety concerns Evaluate effectivenessEvaluate effectiveness

23. Slide 5-23 SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

24. Slide 5-24 Support Activities Support activities are tasks carried out at fire incidents to support ongoing tactical operations.

25. Slide 5-25 Principles of Support Activities Control all utilitiesControl all utilities Provide compressed breathing airProvide compressed breathing air Provide scene lights and electricityProvide scene lights and electricity Provide for firefighter rehabilitation and rehydration Provide for medical monitoring and treatment of personnelProvide for firefighter rehabilitation and rehydration Provide for medical monitoring and treatment of personnel

26. Slide 5-26 Control all Utilities Use appropriate personnelUse appropriate personnel Coordinate with other operations and ICCoordinate with other operations and IC Control fuelsControl fuels Shut off electricity to involved areasShut off electricity to involved areas Control waterControl water

27. Slide 5-27 Other Support Activities Air supplyAir supply Scene lighting and electricityScene lighting and electricity Firefighter rehabilitation and rehydrationFirefighter rehabilitation and rehydration Medical monitoring and treatmentMedical monitoring and treatment Animal controlAnimal control

28. Slide 5-28 Summary Salvage tactics protect property from the damage caused by fireSalvage tactics protect property from the damage caused by fire Overhaul tactics assure that the fire is completely extinguishedOverhaul tactics assure that the fire is completely extinguished Support activities support all ongoing fire incident operationsSupport activities support all ongoing fire incident operations