This module is part of FireLearn, an online Fire Fighter I & II course designed to enhance students’ learning experience by allowing them to experiment with key concepts and skills in the safety of a virtual environment.
This online training module brings content to life with interactive audio, video, Flash™ animation, photographs, illustrations, and case-based scenarios. It is designed to serve as either a distance learning solution to reduce classroom lecture hours or as a review tool to help students master more challenging subject matter presented to them in the classroom.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the safety precautions that need to be considered when performing salvage.
- List the tools that are used for salvage.
- Describe how fire fighters can limit losses from smoke and heat.
- Describe the steps needed to protect building contents using a salvage cover.
- Describe some general steps that can be taken to limit water damage.
- Describe the steps needed to stop the flow of water from activated sprinkler heads.
- Describe overhaul.
- List the safety concerns that must be addressed to ensure safety for fire fighters performing overhaul.
- Describe how to preserve structural integrity during overhaul.
- List the tools that are used for overhaul.
- Describe the importance of adequate lighting at the fire scene and in the fire building.
- Perform the one fire fighter salvage cover fold.
- Perform the two fire fighter salvage cover fold.
- Fold and roll a salvage cover.
- Perform a one-person salvage cover roll.
- Perform a shoulder toss.
- Perform a balloon toss.
- Stop water from a sprinkler head using a sprinkler stop.
- Stop water from a sprinkler head using sprinkler wedges.
- Close and open main control valve (outside screw-and-yoke).
- Close and open main control valve (post-indicator).
- Construct a water chute.
- Construct a water catch-all.
- Open a ceiling to check for fire with a pike pole.
- Open an interior wall.
- Inspect and run a generator.
