IFE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management Unit 2: Fire Operations 2. Firefighting – Principles and Considerations Assessment Criteria Knowledge, Understanding and Skills 2.4 Explain the potential damage fires and firefighting can have on the environment and describe the actions that can be taken to minimise damage • Potential damage to lakes, water course, drainage systems, sensitive and fragile habitats • Pollution caused by fire run-off water, firefighting foam, smoke plumes, polluting materials • Pollution control hierarchy: • Contain at source • Contain close to source • Containment on the surface • Contain in the drainage system • Contain on, or in, the watercourse 2.5 Describe the value and aims of salvage operations pre, during and after firefighting operations • Salvage procedures and considerations • Active prevention of avoidable damage • Mitigating the effects of fire and firefighting operations • Subsequent restoration and protection relevant to the premises

What are some potential damages that fires and firefighting can have on the environment?
Damage to lakes and water courses
Damage to drainage systems
Damage to sensitive and fragile habitats
Damage to buildings
Damage to roads
How can pollution be caused during firefighting operations?
Fire run-off water
Firefighting foam
Smoke plumes
Noise pollution
Light pollution
What is the pollution control hierarchy for minimizing environmental damage?
Contain at source
Contain close to source
Containment on the surface
Contain in the drainage system
Contain in the air
What are the value and aims of salvage operations during and after firefighting operations?
Active prevention of avoidable damage
Mitigating the effects of fire and firefighting operations
Enhancing firefighter skills
Increasing property value
What are the subsequent restoration and protection measures relevant to the premises after firefighting operations?
Repairing structural damage
Cleaning up fire debris
Implementing fire prevention measures
Enhancing security measures
Conducting regular inspections
How can fires and firefighting operations potentially damage lakes and water courses?
Describe the aims of salvage operations before firefighting operations.
Explain the importance of mitigating the effects of fire and firefighting operations.
What is the primary purpose of subsequent restoration and protection measures?
How can firefighting foam contribute to pollution during firefighting operations?
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