5B Tunnel Under Construction

Question 1

Entry into tunnels or vertical shafts for rescue shall be made by a team consisting of how many members

Answer 1

A team not less than 5 members

Question 2

What are the two basic classifications of tunnel emergencies

Answer 2

IDLH, AND NON-IDLH emergencies

Question 3

What is a Brass Board

Answer 3

Accountability system used by tunnel workers to determine the names and number of workers in the tunnel

Question 4

Tunnel Rescue Emergency Dispatch

Answer 4

1Engine, 1Truck, 2Squads,Haz-Mat,BFC, Sp. Ops. BFC, Air unit, Safety Officer, ems unit, And EMS7

Question 5

How often will the Haz-Mat unit update command with atmospheric monitoring using the Area Rae, and MultiRae meters

Answer 5

Every 10min.

Question 6

Vertical shafts leading to tunnels can be how deep

Answer 6

100 ft.

Question 7

any member operating within what distance of the tunnel shaft shall be in a Class 3 harnest

Answer 7

5ft

Question 8

What should not be done to assess the situation or communicate with memebers at the bottom of tunnel shafts

Answer 8

Never look over/into the shaft

Question 9

What is the preferred method of communication when giving meter readings when entering into a Tunnel

Answer 9

Mine phones

Question 10

Where is the landline located in Tunnels

Answer 10

IN the Tunnel Boring Machine Operators Compartment

Question 11

Who carries the Tactical Bi-directional Antenna

Answer 11

DFC- operations and the Communication Support unit

Question 12

Under what circumstances will the Tunnel Rescue team NOT be deployed

Answer 12

If there is water above the knee
Gas levels are at 10% LEL
Gas levels are raising
Evidence of explosion, misfire, or explosive devices