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Salvage and overhaul

Practice covering belongings, opening walls and ceilings to check for hidden fire, and protecting the scene for investigators.

Goal
Find hidden fire and protect property and evidence after knockdown.
Length
30 minutes
For
Fire
Category
Fireground
Level
Foundation
People
Crew of 3 or 4.

What is inside

  • 6 step-by-step instructions for running it
  • 3 points on what good looks like
  • 2 debrief questions
  • Setup, equipment and safety notes
  • A ready lesson plan: audience, standards it lines up with, objectives, lecture outline, scenario and final evaluation
  • A sign-in roster your crew signs on their own phones (department plans)

Two drills are free every week. Pro and department plans open all 164. General training ideas only: your agency's protocols, policies and medical director come first. 24On is not accredited and does not approve hours.

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