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							ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
Salvage and Overhaul
     NFPA 1001


               ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
  Concept of Loss Control


The philosophy of loss control is to minimize the
damage resulting from fire, water damage or
operations performed by our department.
Protecting our customer’s property is a major part
of loss control. It brings NLTFR goodwill within the
community and gives us feelings of
accomplishment. It is also important to the Travis
County Fire Marshal and insurance companies.

                                    ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
  Aspects of Loss Control



Two aspects of loss control, when performed the
right way, are important to the firefighter, the
property owner/occupants, and the Fire Marshal.
Performing proper Salvage and Overhaul are the
most important means of loss control.




                                  ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
       Salvage Definition


Salvage operations consist of methods and
operating procedures associated with fire fighting
that aid in reducing primary and secondary
damage during fire fighting operations. Primary
damage can be caused by fire. Secondary
damage can be caused by suppression activities
(usually the application of water). Salvage is the
method used in reducing primary and secondary
damage during fire operation.

                                    ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
      Overhaul Definition



Overhaul consists of identifying and extinguishing
hidden and/or remaining fire. We must protect the
scene after the fire and preserve any evidence of
the fire’s origin (and cause). Overhaul operations
begin once the fire is under control.




                                   ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
        Salvage Planning


 Think about what might be in the structure
 Are there special preplans for buildings with
high-value contents?
 In commercial occupancies, consider the cost
of lost documents or equipment like computers
 We can help businesses identify potential
critical items and suggest loss control measures.

                                    ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
     Salvage Procedures

We can begin salvage operations at the same
time as fire attack:
 Cover contents with a tarpaulin
 Find a throw rug and cover items
 Move items off a wet carpet
 Remove obstacles that impede flow of water
out of the structure.
 Clean drains, use existing sanitary piping
systems, create chutes
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        Salvage Equipment

 Waterproof canvas or vinyl (cover valuables)

 Suitable plastic rolls (cover valuables)
 Brooms (move water or debris)
 Shovels (move debris)
 PPV Fan (move smoke)
 Blocks (elevate furniture)
 Pliers
 Sledgehammer
 Squeegee
 Duct Tape
 Numerous other items                           ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
      Salvage Equipment




Clean all equipment after use and check for
damage. If damaged, tag it and report it!




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Folding Salvage Covers



One-firefighter spread with a rolled salvage cover
One-firefighter spread with a folded salvage cover
Two-firefighter spread with a folded salvage cover




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        Weather Protection



Prevents further damage to property:
 Cover doors and windows that have been
broken with plywood, heavy plastic, or similar
materials
 Cover openings in roofs with plywood, roofing
paper, heavy sheeting or tar paper


                                    ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
                Overhaul




By searching the fire scene to detect hidden fires,
embers or sparks, proper overhaul prevents
rekindling and helps to identify the point of origin
and the cause of fire.




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      Overhaul Equipment

Many of the tools and equipment used for overhaul are
the same as those used in other operations.


 Pike poles and plaster hooks (open ceilings to check on
fire extension)
 Axes (open walls and floors)
 Saws, drills, screw drivers (make small openings and
build protection)
 Buckets (carry debris)
 Shovels, bale hooks, pitchforks (move loose material
                                         ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
                Overhaul


It is essential for firefighters to wear proper PPE
including SCBA, while performing overhaul and
extinguishing hidden fires unless the atmosphere
has been proven safe. Overhaul should be
directed by a supervisor/officer not directly
involved in overhaul tasks (for safety). If a fire
investigator is on scene, he will be involved in
planning and supervising overhaul.


                                     ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
              Overhaul




Charged lines should always be available for
hidden fires.




                                ESD No. 1 North Lake Travis Fire & Rescue
                 Overhaul

Watch out for:

 Weakened floors
 Spalled concrete (from heat)
 Weak steel roof members
 Walls that have been offset
 Weakened roof trusses
 Sharp objects
 Dangling wires/debris
 Others moving debris out or about the fire
scene
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      Detecting Hidden Fire

Fire detection can be accomplished by sight, touch,
sound or with the aid of sensors.

 Sight - discoloration of materials, peeling paint, smoke
emissions, cracked plaster, rippled wallpaper, burned areas,
melted plastic

 Touch - feel walls and floors with the back of hand

 Sound - popping or crackling, high-pitched or hissing

 Sensors - TIC, infrared heat detector

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      Overhaul Approach

 Wear appropriate PPE
 Utilize systematic approach
 Use water sparingly
 If fire extended to other areas, determine what
medium it traveled
 If doors or windows have been burned, expose
frames or casings to assure there is no remaining
fire
 Concealed spaces below floors or ceilings and
within walls must be opened. Do not disturb
weight-bearing members
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                Overhaul


 REMEMBER:

• Always give yourself an exit.

• Watch out for falling debris.

• Watch out for other people.



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Questions or Comments?




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