ILLINOIS BOF MOD EXAM 2026 PREMIUM
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KEY
◉Overhaul. Answer: The Process of final extinguishment after the
main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be
extinguished at this time
◉Purpose of overhaul. Answer: To detect hidden fires or sparks and
find the possible point of origin. cause of fire
◉Dangers of overhauling. Answer: -Weakened floors
-Spalled concrete
-Weakened steel, trusses, and walls
-Toxic gases
◉Tools used in overhaul. Answer: -Pulling tools: Pike poles and
closet hooks
-Prying tools: Halligan bar and pry bar
-Striking tools: Sledgehammer, flat axe, and mallet
, -Cutting tools: Axe and power saws
◉Methods used to detect hidden fires. Answer: -Senses: Sight,
sound, and touch
-Electronic sensors: Thermal or infrared
◉Techniques to expose hidden fires. Answer: -Pulling ceiling
-Opening walls
-Opening floors
◉How to remove and relocate charred material to a safe location
while protecting the area of origin. Answer: -Separate materials to
check for embers
-Use hose line to cool debris
-Remove larger items from building
-Shovel smaller debris into tubs
-Place debris in a safe place and away from building
◉To open a floor and allow drainage of water, you should begin by.
Answer: Open the ceiling from below
REVIEW PACK WITH DETAILED ANSWER
KEY
◉Overhaul. Answer: The Process of final extinguishment after the
main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be
extinguished at this time
◉Purpose of overhaul. Answer: To detect hidden fires or sparks and
find the possible point of origin. cause of fire
◉Dangers of overhauling. Answer: -Weakened floors
-Spalled concrete
-Weakened steel, trusses, and walls
-Toxic gases
◉Tools used in overhaul. Answer: -Pulling tools: Pike poles and
closet hooks
-Prying tools: Halligan bar and pry bar
-Striking tools: Sledgehammer, flat axe, and mallet
, -Cutting tools: Axe and power saws
◉Methods used to detect hidden fires. Answer: -Senses: Sight,
sound, and touch
-Electronic sensors: Thermal or infrared
◉Techniques to expose hidden fires. Answer: -Pulling ceiling
-Opening walls
-Opening floors
◉How to remove and relocate charred material to a safe location
while protecting the area of origin. Answer: -Separate materials to
check for embers
-Use hose line to cool debris
-Remove larger items from building
-Shovel smaller debris into tubs
-Place debris in a safe place and away from building
◉To open a floor and allow drainage of water, you should begin by.
Answer: Open the ceiling from below
