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1 Overhaul Operations Henderson Truck Company Manual

2 Objectives Identify purpose of overhaul Identify purpose of overhaul Describe initial overhaul procedures Describe initial overhaul procedures Explain when initial overhaul begins Explain when initial overhaul begins Explain what is included in initial overhaul Explain what is included in initial overhaul Explain procedures for small fires (incipient) Explain procedures for small fires (incipient) Explain procedures for large fires (freeburning or structural involvement) Explain procedures for large fires (freeburning or structural involvement) Identify overhaul tools and equipment Identify overhaul tools and equipment

3 Overhaul Extinguish hidden fires Extinguish hidden fires Render property safe for firefighters and investigators Render property safe for firefighters and investigators Return the property to a condition that may be entered or used by the occupants Return the property to a condition that may be entered or used by the occupants

4 Initial Procedures Directed at making scene safe for investigators Directed at making scene safe for investigators Begins when the main body of fire is extinguished Begins when the main body of fire is extinguished Opening of attic spaces Opening of attic spaces Cooling involved materials Cooling involved materials Preserving evidence Preserving evidence Ventilating Building Ventilating Building

5 Initial Overhaul Halt operations to preserve scene for fire investigators Halt operations to preserve scene for fire investigators

6 Small Fires Remove affected items Remove affected items Wet down involved items Wet down involved items Check room of origin with TIC Check room of origin with TIC Check attic space with TIC Check attic space with TIC Remove drywall as necessary Remove drywall as necessary

7 Large Fires Free burning or Structural Involvement All contents shall be removed from fire rooms All contents shall be removed from fire rooms Wet down affect items Wet down affect items Remove all wall coverings (drywall, paneling, etc.) Remove all wall coverings (drywall, paneling, etc.) Remove all insulation Remove all insulation Remove all ductwork in fire room Remove all ductwork in fire room Baseboards, moldings, door or window casings shall be removed Baseboards, moldings, door or window casings shall be removed

8 Large Fires cont Scrape floors clean Scrape floors clean Remove carpet if necessary Remove carpet if necessary Wet down entire area with Class A foam Wet down entire area with Class A foam Check entire area with TIC Check entire area with TIC

9 Safety All members shall wear full PPE. All members shall wear full PPE.

10 Overhaul tools and equipment Ventilation fans Ventilation fans Pike poles/NY hooks Pike poles/NY hooks Plaster hooks Plaster hooks TIC (Thermal imaging camera) TIC (Thermal imaging camera) Axes Axes Rubbish Hooks Rubbish Hooks Saws (chainsaws, K1250) Saws (chainsaws, K1250)

11 Summary Determine severity of fire damage Determine severity of fire damage Large or small fire Large or small fire Thorough and consistent procedures reduce rekindles Thorough and consistent procedures reduce rekindles Think Safety Think Safety Proper Tools and Equipment Proper Tools and Equipment


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