Clutter Flashcards
Adequate space to perform patient care in place
Light
Patient care in place and removal will be affected.
Med
Patient care in place and removal by normal means may be extremely challenging due to debris
Heavy
Alternative strategies may be required. Maneuvering handlines may be impossible and fuel load may exceed capability of handlines
Heavt
Little or no delays in line placement. Fuel load not beyond capability of handlines
Light
Maneuvering handlines will be more difficult.
Fuel load may exceed capability of handlines
Medium
Primary and secondary searches not affected
Lihht
Primary searches possible but delayed. Secondary searches will be delayed
Med
Primary and secondary searches will be severely delayed and may require extraordinary measures
HEAVY
Minimal concern for entrapment, structural issues or unusual fire spread. Unit cohesiveness not affected. Smoke detectors may be present and operating properly. Utilities are functioning
Light
Increased concern of entanglement, structural damage and unusual fire spread. Advancement as a unit will be affected. Smoke/CO detectors may or may not be present or working properly. Possibility of gas or electric service disconnected, and candles used for light
Med
Entanglement or entrapment due to avalanche is a real possibility. Unusual fire spread and structural damage due to contents absorbing water can also be expected. Smoke/CO detectors will likely not be present or operating properly. Likelihood of gas/electric services disconnected and alternate fuel sources for heat or cooking used. Storage of flammable or other hazardous materials likely
Heavy
Little or no effect
Light
Entrances and interior pathways will be partially blocked hampering movement
Medium
blocked hampering movement
Severe impact due to complete blockage of entrances and interior pathways. Rapid evacuation and relief of units severely impacted. Rescue of trapped members will be difficult and time consuming
Heavy
