204.12 STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE RESCUE OPERATIONS

Question 1

During the Arrival phase of a structural collapse incident why must Command must take strong control of the incident?

Answer 1

to prevent the situation from quickly deteriorating into a chaotic event. A structural collapse incident is likely to have unorganized, volunteer rescue efforts being conducted by civilian personnel which creates an unsafe situation for the volunteers as well as rescuers.

Question 2

identify the responsibilities of the first arriving TRT company officer.

Answer 2

• Assuming technical rescue operations control.
• Identifying hazards and critical factors.
• Developing a rescue plan and back-up plan.
• Communicating with and directing TRT resources assigned to Rescue Sector.
• Informing Command of conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the rescue operation.

Question 3

Identify the four phases of a structural collapse rescue operation.

Answer 3

arrival,pre-rescue, rescue, and termination

Question 4

Where should initial apparatus spotted?

Answer 4

Spot apparatus outside of any potential secondary collapse zone.

Question 5

What are the immediate and potential hazards to the rescuers in structural collapse?

Answer 5

• Secondary collapse.
• Explosion and fire.
• Broken gas and water lines.
• Energized electrical lines.
• Falling debris.

Question 6

How many FEMA Urban Search & Rescue task force teams are there in the nation?

Answer 6

28

Question 7

what is the call sign of the phoenix REMA USAR team?

Answer 7

AZ-TF1

Question 8

Define:Lobby Sector

Answer 8

Command should establish a Lobby Sector to control the

flow and maintain personnel accountability of rescue personnel in the collapse area

Question 9

Define: Treatment Sector

Answer 9

Command should establish a Treatment Sector to
identify and set-up a triage and treatment area a safe distance from the collapse area for the treatment and transportation of victims.

Question 10

Define: Building Triage team

Answer 10

Rescue Sector should establish a Building Triage
team which shall consist of a Technical Rescue Technician trained and knowledgeable in structural collapse shoring techniques, a structural engineer, and a Hazardous Materials Technician. This team will asses the structural integrity and hazardous conditions of the building(s) involved and will utilize a building marking system to indicate their findings.

Question 11

Define: Search team

Answer 11

Rescue Sector should establish a Search team to search the collapse area and locate victims. A Search team shall consist of TRT personnel
trained in the use of specialized search equipment, and search canines with their handlers (if available)

Question 12

Define: Rescue team

Answer 12

Rescue Team shall consist of TRT personnel trained in the use of specialized rescue equipment and techniques.

Question 13

Define: transportation corridor

Answer 13

Command shall ensure roadways are clear in and
out of the collapse site so that apparatus and other heavy equipment and machinery have access to the site. Consider establishing a liaison with the Police Department to accomplish this function.

Question 14

True of False:

Rescue operations should be conducted with as little risk to the rescuers as necessary to affect the rescue.

Answer 14

True