Collapse and all Addendums Flashcards by b mad

Is structural collapse a single command event?

Yes
PD and Buildings operate
under the discretion of FD

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Are these causes or Indicators/Signs?
prolonged burn/heavy floor/unsupported walls
cracks,sagging/rumbling noises/walls leaking smoke or water/spongy feeling,out of plumb
plaster sliding,clean wood ends

Indicators/signs

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Are these causes or indicators/signs?
fire destruction/watermain breaks/tornadoes/
explosions/collision impact/vibrations/old age,structural fatigue/faulty const/cutting of load bearing elements

Causes

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T/F If life safety ops are under way at a collapse by a different department, FD will take over that operation?

False

Life safety ops will not be disrupted.

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Who will take over the scene when rescue/removal and stabilization of the building is accomplished?

Dept of Buildings
PS if under construction/demo The NYS dept of
Labor will take over.

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What do u tell the dispatcher at a collapse?

Address
nature of incident
add FD/ other agencies
10-60 major if additional alarms also ensure TL
Location of ICP/initial staging area

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At a collapse what is the single most important factor?

Safety at the scene.

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T/F Do not enter danger zones at collapses?

false

except to save a life

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Who at collapses/explosions will ensure the immediate are is monitored for radiological/chemical agents?

SOC units

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At a collapse the First arriving units shall do what?

HoselineS entire collapse area. Ensure 3 1/2 for TL
Utilities also ensure dispatch utility crews notified.
Remove lightly buried victims.
examine for haz occupancy/processes.
PS notice the S on hoselines

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Explosions will be viewed as a possible _____ _____ site until cleared.

dirty bomb

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Initial rescue at collapses should be focused on Whom?

Ambulatory

surface/lightly buried people

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At collapses it is critical for first responding units to addresses 2 things?

Street Management

Fire Control

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T/F Collapse. Later arriving units will be used for there apparatus and personnel?

False

Apparatus will be parked at a SECONDARY staging area.

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Collapse. Where does the first and second arriving engines take positions?

IF POSSIBLE, Separate hydrants outside the block SHOULD take seperate mains

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Collapse. Where does third and fourth engines take positions

Take similar positions as first and second engines BUT at the REAR of the structure.

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At collapses who will seal off the ends of the streets?

2-2nd ALARM engines

PS chauffeurs must remain in the cab

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Collapse. TL are limited in size to ______ ft.

95ft.

PS 100ft aerial can be used for their reach if needed if not stage at secondary staging area.

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Collapse. TL will be in front with what other units?

Rescue/Collapse units

PS nothing about Squad

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Collapse. Can the debris area examination be anywhere?

Paved area near the site

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Collapse. What are engines company responsibilities from high to low?
Important

Extinguish active fire in building/surrounding debri.
Protect Exposures.
Burning cars in vicinity.
No active fire stretch 2 1/2 lineS for entire site also 3 1/2 for TL
Terrorism 2 1/2lines between 2 apparatus or substantial shield.

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Collapse all engines do CFRD?

Not the first engine.

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Collapse. First engine officer is responsible for what?

water supply

apparatus placement

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At times the first engine will be within the block for what reason?

Apparatus master stream for fire control or exposure protection..
Ensure continuous water.

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Collapse. Who is the first engine coordinating ops with?

first arriving ladder officer

T/F Stretch a 2 1/2 line to cover the entire area?

False | entire SITE

Collapse. T/F First engine stretches a 3 1/2 for the TL.

False | Consider stretching

Collapse. Who ensures 3 1/2 line is supplied to TL?

2nd due engine

Collapse. Who does 2nd engine officer get there briefing from?

IC and/or 1st arriving engine officer

Collapse. What engine company can assist in removal of lightly buried victims?

3rd and subsequent engines

Collapse. Can 1st arriving truck split the company?

Yes it will cover more area

Collapse. !st truck will perform what?

Recon

Collapse. Which truck performs scene survey,haz assessment/control,remove surface victims,preliminary void search.

1st arriving truck

Collapse. T/F !st truck will direct victims to the casualty reduction zone.

False Casualty Collection Point PS no where do they mention CRZ in Collapse bulletin

Collapse. Who will visually search voids? | Notice it does not say voice!

1st and 3rd due truck and subsequent ladder companies.

Collapse. 2nd truck is responsible for what?

Utilities GAS/Water shut at curb Electric at main disconnect

Collapse. Who does 2nd due truck officer get his briefing from?

Collapse. Who performs debri removal and cuts timbers as directed

3rd and additional trucks

Collapse. Can TL be used to transport heavy tools?

yes

What is the code for major collapse?

10-60

Collapse. Upon the transmission of 10-60 who responds to the staging area?

anybody ABOVE the 1st alarm assignment.

Collapse. The 1st 2nd engine and 1st 2nd truck under the ICS chart report to whom?

Fire control group

Collapse. Who is the victim removal leader?

Rescue company officer

Collapse. Who would be the street coordinator manager?

Company Officer

Collapse. At construction or demo sites who should be seeked out?

Site Safety Manager | Construction Manager

What are the additional safety procedures required at collapse operations?

``` Acro- LCES Lookouts Communications Escape Routes Safe Havens ```

Collapse. Who has the handheld air horns?

Batt Divisions SOC Units Collapse Rescue Units

Collapse 1 long blast? 3 short blasts? 1 long 1 short?

Cease ops/ Quiet Evacuate Resume ops

Collapse. Rotate personnel frequently every________ or less.

30 minutes

Collapse. Can a SOC support truck work as a fast truck

Yes

Collapse. Who performs trenching, tunneling,shoring and cutting?

Rescue also Squad but they do not carry the necessary equipment PS 2 rescues will be assigned to all major collapses.

Who carries heavy timbers?

Collapse rescue units and shall be given priority access to operational plan.

Who provides electrical power to the tools and lighting

Tactical Support Units | PS also have a CHAINSAW that cuts concrete

Who would assist 2nd truck in shutting down utilities at a collapse.

Haz Mat Company | 3rd and subsequent trucks

Collapse. Who will help the SOC dewatering unit? | They only respond with 1 FF

At least 1 eng or 1 squad

Who can use the Con Ed vacuum truck?

Only Trained members of SOC, in conjunction with Con Ed operators and with the direction of the IC

Do collapse PODS contain Tools?

``` NO lumber metal and concrete cutting blades cutting table for templates for shoring PS 2 containers in each borough for a total of 10 notice wood blades ```

What are the 5 stages of a collapse rescue operation?

``` Recon Accounting for/removal of surface victims search voids Selected debri removal and tunneling General debri removal ```

Can u use heavy equipment in the selected debri removal stage?

Collapse. An officer will be assigned to keep track of lightly pinned victims. What 2 pieces of info must he get from victim?

Names and where the person was located at time of collapse. this officer is also called the Victim Accounting Manager. (VAM)

Name the 4 types of voids?

Lean to voids v-shaped pancake individual void

Which type of void is often simpler to locate victims?

Pancake

Out of all voids in a collapse which one has the most difficulty to locate victims?

Individual (may be found in any type of collapse)

Fire related collapse, the survival of victims depends on reaching them first with ______.

a hoseline. | provide SCBA or Fast Pak attach search rope to lead others to him

There are 7 methods to locate a victim?

``` verbal Pass Alarm/Feedback assisted rescue Emergency Alert tone Assisted Rescue interview witness explore voids/electronic listening devices search dogs ```

When interviewing witnesses use the ACRO LUNAR. What does that mean?

``` Last seen location Unit member is WORKING IN Name Assignment Resources ```

Who has the electronic listening devices?

All collapse rescue units

Collapse. Who can cut load bearing elements?

Rescue/Squads and collapse trained members of | SOC

Read Shoring Guidelines 11.5.3

11.5.3

Once we shore can we remove it?

We will if the load is other wised stabilized.

When does the Selected debri removal phase begin?

When all voids have been searched and people are still unaccounted for.

Which stage during the 5 stages of collapse is considered the most dangerous?

Select Debri Removal Stage | PS this is more dangerous than void searches

Collapse. Who ensures a member does not work past his capacity?

The Officer

What are the 3 important factors in a rescue during a collapse?

Manpower equipment stability of debri

If victim is pinned for more than _______ or appears to suffered major injuries rescue paramedic must be given access in order to treat for ___________.

More than 1 hour | crush syndrome

Collapse T/F Once all victims have been removed the selected debri removal operation should cease?

False All LIVE victims. We do not risk our lives for dead bodies

Survival for as long as ____ days have been recorded around the world in earthquakes.

14 days

Crush Syndrome is based on three things? | PS IV's PRIOR to releasing pressure.

Compromised local circulation involvement of muscle mass prolonged compression usually 4-6 hours but possibly less than an hour

When does General debri removal begin?

No survivors | All voids been searched

Collapse. For Class 1 buildings what tools would u use?

jackhammers. concrete cutting saws and torches.

T/F Heavy demo equipment can be used in the selected debri removal stage.

False | forbidden

Collapse. When using tools which is the preference the sawzall or torch?

sawzall no spark

T/F Search Assessment Markings When new ones are made old ones crossed out.

True | PS remember no square box around these markings

What size is search assessment markings?

2'x2' that will form the letter X

Search assessment markings use what color spray paint?

Lime-Yellow | PS remember 2 cans on the rig

T/F Search assessment markings. You make the X when u enter the void.

False when u exit. | U make / when u enter.

Search assessment markings. When u make a single slash what info will be entered before u enter?

example. Lad-23 on the left. | PS When u EXIT the second slash is made

Search assessment markings. What is in the top quadrant? right quadrant? bottom quadrant?

Date and time EXITED Personal hazards ex rats, utilities # of live AND dead still INSIDE

Victim Location Marking System. What does the "V" mean?

Known or POTENTIAL victim use may to use an arrow to point in the direction.

Victim Locating Marking System. What does a "V" with a circle around it mean?

Confirmed

Victim Locating Marking System. What does a "V" with a circle and a horizontal line mean

Deceased Victim

Victim Locating Marking System. What does a "V" | with circle with both horz/vert lines?

Victim removed. | PS this symbol should not be taken as a secondary search is complete.

There are 3 types of collapses what are they?

lean-over inward/outward curtain-fall wall

A lean over collapse is associated with what type of building material?

wood frame

Inward/outward collapse. What type of building is associated with this?

Braced-frame exterior wall breaks horizontally, top collapses inward and bottom collapses outward. timber truss can cause secondary collapse of FRONT wall

Curtain-Fall Wall Collapse falls how?

exterior masonry wall drops like a curtain

How does a 90 degree angle wall collapse fall?

straight out in a monolithic piece at a 90 degree angle.

How does a pancake floor collapse happen?

floor beams pull lose or collapse at both ends

How does a Lean-to collapse fall?

floor at one end of the floor beams remain partially supported

How does a tent floor collapse happen?

Floor in shape of tent. Interior partition or wall holds up the center of the fallen floor.

How does a V shape collapse happen?

collapse of floor at the center of the floor beams. Both ends of the floor section remain partially supported

Can the con ed vacuum truck remove both wet and dry material?

Yes

Con Ed vacuum truck has ____ inch tubing and can be connected for _____ft. 4" tubing can be added for additional 50ft

8" 150ft PS total of 200 ft of tubing can move 200 cubic yards

T/F Con Ed vacuum truck must be operated by Con ED employee.

False. It will be if the the work area is safe. If it is HAZARDOUS SOC TRAINED will operate. PS. FF with HT will be on the truck at all times

when the Con ED vacuum truck is at work what other unit will be called?

SOC Compressor Unit they carry extra extension hoses

Victims for the first 1/2 hr (30 min) have a _____% chance of survival?

99.3% | PS . 1 day is 81% chance of survival