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300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 316.034 SALVAGE OPERATIONS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide instructions to Fresno Fire Department (FFD
or Department) members on salvage operations skills to protect structures and
personal property from smoke, heat, and water damage.
APPLICATION
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members should perform IPEs without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
1. Equipment Needed:
One member in full personal protective equipment, one truck with a full
complement of hose and equipment, an appropriate amount of salvage
covers, and a simulated fire room with water leaking and exposed
furniture.
2. Task:
Perform salvage of room and water removal from the interior of a
structure.
3. Performance Outcome:
Perform salvage and water removal from the interior of a structure using
salvage covers, tools, and equipment.
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4. Candidate Directive:
Demonstrate the ability to perform salvage operations and the ability
to remove water in a simulated room. The evolution ends when all
equipment is returned to a ready state, and you communicate that the
task has been completed.
5. Critical Errors:
If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is
terminated as it would be a failure of the current test attempt.
1. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to
him/her or the public.
2. Perform an act which did or could have damaged
equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
National Fire Protection Association
1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2013)
Fresno Fire Department Salvage and Overhaul Guide
Training and Equipment Manual
307.001, Salvage Covers
Office of the State Fire Marshal State Fire Training Fire Fighter I & II
Skill Sheet 5-13.1, Perform Salvage of Rooms
Skill Sheet 5-13.2, Remove Water from the Interior of a Structure
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Ch. 21, Salvage and Overhaul
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SECTION 316.034 SALVAGE OPERATIONS
Name: _____________________________
ID #: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
No. Task Steps First
Test
Retest
Salvage Operations P *F P *F
1. Perform size-up of the room to be salvaged to ensure a safe
working area.
2. Cluster the furniture and move the room contents away from
the water flow, if possible.
3. Remove any pictures/art from the walls and place with
clustered furniture.
4. Carry the cover(s) safely and properly.
5. Cover the clustered furniture with the following method:
Single firefighters roll method.
6. Once completed, remove the cover, and refold.
Form Puddle Catcher/Water Chute
1. Construct one of the following:
Puddle Catcher.
Water Chute.
2. Place the water chute or the puddle catcher in the correct
position to capture water.
3. Return all equipment to ready state and refold the salvage
covers.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Performed an unsafe act which could have resulted in
injury to him/her or the public.
2. Perform an act which did or could have damaged
equipment
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt
Overall Grade: _____ Pass _____ Fail_____ Start Time: ______ End Time: ______
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Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: