Damage caused by fire and smoke is referred to as:
primary damage
Special loss-control-related concerns are identified and addressed:
during
... [Show More] preincident planning
Depending on the size and organization of a fire department, salvage operations are generally assigned to which of the following?
Ladder companies and specially designed salvage or overhaul companies
Which of the following materials are salvage covers for loss control typically made of?
Waterproof canvas or vinyl
Which of the following may damage merchandise on lower floors after the fire is controlled in a commercial building?
Flow of water from an open sprinkler
When does splicing covers with watertight joints becomes necessary?
When objects or groupings are too large to be covered with a single cover
Who is responsible for the authorization of when overhaul procedures should begin once the fire incident is under control?
Incident Commander and individual responsible for fire investigation
Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ____ required in legal cases.
chain of custody
Which of the following factors affect the rate and direction of the spread of exterior fires?
Wind direction
Firefighters should keep evidence _____ until investigator arrives
untouched
How are overhaul operations detrimental to an investigation?
It can destroy evidence
A fire and life Safety initiative program helps firefighters:
Prepare for threats beyond their control.
Which of the following is the BEST solution if local resources are not sufficient ti meet desired outcomes a community desires to reach after a hazard or threat?
Develop contingency plans
Which fire and life safety program component is primarily the responsibility of manufacturers, designers, and contractors?
Engineering
Which type of fire and life safety hazards may arise from the design or use of a building, facility, or equipment?
Unsafe conditions
Which of the following is one reason for conducting inspections of occupancies?
Periodic inspections are used to ensure structures are in compliance with locally adopted fire and life safety codes.
Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation can be used?
To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program
What was the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (1996)?
Institute greater regulations on use, distribution, and storage of protected medical information
Which type of viral hepatitis is typically transmitted through blood and other body fluids and can be short-term or long-term?
Hepatitis B [Show Less]