The Mumbai Salvage Corps works hand in hand with the Mumbai Fire Brigade responding to all the Fire calls transmitted to its station through a hotline from the Fire Brigade. While the Fire Brigade is busy fighting the Fire, the Salvage Corps attempts to remove property not involved in the Fire to a place of safety. Sometimes it covers such property to prevent smoke and water damage and also assists in removing the water from Fire-affected premises, thus reducing water damage. In many instances, the Salvage Corps also provides security service by posting salvage men on watch duty till the Insurance surveyor completes his work.