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