Collapse and all Addendums Flashcards
Is structural collapse a single command event?
Yes
PD and Buildings operate
under the discretion of FD
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
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
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.
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.
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
At a collapse what is the single most important factor?
Safety at the scene.
T/F Do not enter danger zones at collapses?
false
except to save a life
Who at collapses/explosions will ensure the immediate are is monitored for radiological/chemical agents?
SOC units
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
Explosions will be viewed as a possible _____ _____ site until cleared.
dirty bomb
Initial rescue at collapses should be focused on Whom?
Ambulatory
surface/lightly buried people
At collapses it is critical for first responding units to addresses 2 things?
Street Management
Fire Control
T/F Collapse. Later arriving units will be used for there apparatus and personnel?
False
Apparatus will be parked at a SECONDARY staging area.
Collapse. Where does the first and second arriving engines take positions?
IF POSSIBLE, Separate hydrants outside the block SHOULD take seperate mains
Collapse. Where does third and fourth engines take positions
Take similar positions as first and second engines BUT at the REAR of the structure.
At collapses who will seal off the ends of the streets?
2-2nd ALARM engines
PS chauffeurs must remain in the cab
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.
Collapse. TL will be in front with what other units?
Rescue/Collapse units
PS nothing about Squad
Collapse. Can the debris area examination be anywhere?
Paved area near the site
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.
Collapse all engines do CFRD?
Not the first engine.
Collapse. First engine officer is responsible for what?
water supply
apparatus placement
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.
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?
IC
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?
NO
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
