Collapse Flashcards
According to CIMS, structural collapse is a ___________ command event and the FDNY is designated as the ____________ for collapse operations.
Single / Incident commander
Note: other single commands are Auto/Boat (first to arrive), confined space, entrapment/ impallment, elevators, fires, down trees
At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every __________ collapse if none was __________________.
Major / was assigned on the initial alarm
What is the single most important consideration during a collapse operation?
Safety
Where should the first and second arriving engines at a collapse position?
take seperate hydrants outside the block, each on seperate mains, and prepare to supply handlines/large caliber streams
Where should the third and fourth arriving engines at a collapse position?
Similar positions to as the first and second engine at the rear of the structure
What should two of the second alarm engines be used for and what should the chauffeurs do?
Seal off the ends of the streets and the ECC’s of these units must remain in the cab, able to move the apparatus as directed by the I.C.
(remaining engines should be positioned well away from scene)
Initially on a collapse, which is the only unit that should be in front of the collapse building, unless there is a specific need for another unit?
First arriving Tower Ladder (placed outside collapse zone)
What is the highest priority of the first alarm engine companies at a collapse?
Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris
What is the second highest priority of the first alarm engine companies at a collapse?
Protect exposures
What is the third highest priority of the first alarm engine companies at a collapse?
Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse
At a collapse with no active fire, what should the engines first to arrive do?
stretch and charge precautionary 2 1/2” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation. Also a 3 1/2” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving T.L.
At a suspected terrorist event, what should the engines first to arrive do?
2 1/2” hoselines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blasts set to injure emergency responsders
In relation to stretching 3 1/2” to a tower ladder, the first arriving engine should
Consider stretching it
FYI – first engine on collapse can not do CFR
In relation to stretching 3 1/2” to a tower ladder, the second arriving engine should
Ensure it is stretched to the T.L.
FYI – 2nd, 3rd and subsequent engine companies can do CFR
Does the 2nd or 3rd engine assit in the removal of lightly buried victims?
3rd engine
In a collapse, which ladder company to arrive shall immediately begin the process of controlling the gas, electric, and water?
2nd ladder company
ensure the dispatcher notified the utility company emergency crews
What are some of the responsabilities of the first arriving ladder company at a collapse?
Scene survey/hazard assessment/remove lightly buried victims and deliver to CCP/perform preliminary void search/do not cut, lift, or remove load bearing members
At construction or demolition sites, who can you seek out for information about previous conditions of the building?
Site Safety Manager or Construction Manager
FEMA Blast signals: 1 long blast (3 seconds)
Cease operations/all quiet
FEMA Blast signals: 3 short blasts (1 second each)
Evacuate the area
FEMA Blast signals: 1 long and 1 short blast
Resume operations
Which is the only unit that carries heavy timber wood for shoring?
Collapse Rescue Units
The SOC dewatering units carry a number of portable pumps, from ________gpm–________gpm
95gpm-800gpm
What are SOC Collapse Pods filled with?
shoring lumber, metal and concrete cutting saw blades, cutting table with templates (CONTAIN NO TOOLS) – only requested by a command chief
