SALVAGE State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

Salvage2 SALVAGE OPERATIONS Methods and operating procedures that aid in reducing fire, water, and smoke damage during and after fires

Salvage3 SALVAGE OPERATIONS  Purpose of Salvage Reduce loss to property and contents Helps prevent destruction of items that cannot be replaced  Value of Salvage to the Fire Department Improves morale Improves public relations

Salvage4 SALVAGE OPERATIONS Examples

Salvage5 SALVAGE EQUIPMENT Salvage Covers  Large tarps or sheets used to cover materials to protect them  Types Waterproof canvas Synthetic Floor Runners  Used to protect floor coverings  Commercially made or folded salvage covers Portable Pumps  Water pumps used to remove water from basements, elevator shafts, etc.

Salvage6 SALVAGE EQUIPMENT Water vacuum  A device used to remove non-flammable liquids and dirt from floors Water chute  A device constructed from a salvage cover used to provide a channel for removing water Water catch-all  A device constructed from a salvage cover that serves as a basin or container to collect water

Salvage7 SALVAGE EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous Equipment / Materials  Mops, squeegees, buckets, salvage tubs water removal  Brooms, scoops, and shovels debris removal  Hammer, nails, wood strips, plastic cover openings

Salvage8 SALVAGE COVERS Maintenance  Waterproof canvas Clean by showering with hose stream and scrubbing with a broom (use mild detergent) Air dry Inspect for damage Fold and store  Synthetic Rinse with hose stream Air dry Inspect for damage fold and store

Salvage9  Water vacuum Flush collection tank Clean nozzle Inspect for damage  Mops Clean with soap and water, air dry  Tools Wipe clean Lightly oil if needed SALVAGE EQUIPMENT Maintenance

Salvage10 SALVAGE COVERS Roll for One-Firefighter Spread

Salvage11 SALVAGE COVERS Fold for Two-Firefighter Spread

Salvage12 SALVAGE COVERS USAGE  Arrange contents in groups to be covered Taller items toward center of group Smaller items stacked where they fit Minimize items in-contact with floor  Roll up rugs and place in group if possible  Cover group with salvage cover  Immovable objects may be covered in place  Construct water chute and catch-all as needed

Salvage13 SALVAGE COVERS Deploying Roll for One-Firefighter Spread

Salvage14 SALVAGE COVERS Deploying Fold for a Two-Firefighter Spread

Salvage15 SALVAGE COVERS Water Chute

Salvage16 SALVAGE COVERS Catch All

Salvage17 SALVAGE COVERS Debris and Water Removal  Ensure evidence of fire cause is properly preserved before beginning  Separate unburned materials from burned materials  Remove charred material to outside of building Use containers to remove materials Don’t put debris on sidewalks, shrubs, or in front of building Remove debris to back yard or alley  Water should be removed using water chutes, squeegees, brooms, mops, or water vacuum