BA prac

Question 1

List and describe the 5 precautions you observe within a structure

Answer 1

Use back of hand to locate walls.
Plant and sweep or lardo go.
If become disorientated, notify buddy.
keep close to wall if stairs.
Don’t move up n down stairs to quickly.
Shout fire brigade continuously.

Question 2

5 pieces of operational equipment that would assist in search and rescue

Answer 2

Guidelines
TIC
Torch
BA
Radio
Hooligan
Rabbit
Combo

Question 3

Explain what is meant by primary and secondary search

Answer 3

Primary. Rappid but thorough search of all affected areas
Secondary. Occurs once the situation is under control or fire has been contained.

Question 4

what are signs that could indicate structural collapse when conducting a search and rescue in a house?

Answer 4

Spawling
Cracks
Bowing/Leaning walls
Spongey floor
Smoke from expansion joints
sounds of movement
Minor falls of structural material

Question 5

In a smoke-filled room or dark environment list the communication methods that can be used while undertaking the rescue

Answer 5

Radio
Verbal
Hand signals

Question 6

List and describe dangers and trip hazards you may encounter.

Answer 6

Holes
Voids
Open space
Debris
Furniture
Glass
Syringes

Question 7

List and describe the things you would do to eliminate these risks.

Answer 7

Alert the OIC
Mark it off

Question 8

Explain why a minimum of two personnel are required to enter a premises in an emergency situation.

Answer 8

Safety in pairs
Shared air