Fire Service Loss Control (1st Edition)
Chapter 1-Intro to Fire Service Loss Control
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1) Lower rates are a reason for loss control efforts.

2) damage is that caused by the fire.

3) Loss control measures must be applied regardless of the customer's status.

4) Occupant services sectors or branches are part of some system that assist fire victims.

5) Loss control should occur , during, and after the incident.

6)  Loss control should be considered during forcible entry, fire attack, ventilation/smoke removal, usage, extension, salvage, overhaul, and building packaging.

7) SOPs should reflect the department's statement.

8) damage can be minimized by considering alternate types of forcible entry, covering furniture with salvage covers, and using floor runners to protect floors. 

9) New philosophies and attitudes start with and spread throughout the fire department.

10) Assistance such as living, obtaining clothing/necessities, contacting insurance companies, and replacing important documents should be offered by the fire department.

11) piles should be located where they are less noticeable.

12) The fire department mission statement should include loss control and service statements.

13) Loss control measures are used in , fire attack, and property conservation. 

14) A -through should occur after a fire, when safe, to explain why and what the fire department did to extinguish the fire.

15) damage is that caused by fire fighting and leaving property unprotected.

16) Loss Control is incorporated in objectives such as rescue, fire control, and property conservation. 

17) Type of occupancy, equipment, persons present at particular times, location of stored equipment, and location of important items at a specific location should be identified during planning.

18)  Investigations, restoration of buildings, temporary housing, utility hook-up, returning structure back to occupant, documentation, and prevention/public should all be post-incident items of concern to Loss Control efforts.

19) Implementing new philosophies, methods, and procedures keeps a "-added" attitude for the fire department.

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