collapse ops sec 1-8 and add 2

Question 1

What agency is designated as the incident commander for collapse operations?

Answer 1

FDNY. (1.2)

Question 2

(T or F) Personnel from other agencies will be under control of the FDNY.

Answer 2

False. Personnel from other agencies will be under control of THEIR superior officer/supervisor, who shall report to the incident command post for instructions.(2.2)

Question 3

Who determines when an area is safe to permit personnel of other agencies, who will be coordinated through OEM, into an area to begin the process of restoration and recovery?

Answer 3

Incident Commander(2.3)

Question 4

What are the 6 objectives of the fire department during collapse operations?

Answer 4

1. extinguish any fire
2. conduct searches
3. locate and mitigate all hazards
4. install appropriate protective measures(e.g. shoring)
5. remove trapped victims
6. triage, treat and transport victims
   (3)

Question 5

What info should the first arriving units give to the dispatcher?

Answer 5

1. the address
2. the nature of the incident
3. the need for additional FDNY units or other agency resources
4. transmit a signal 10-60(major emerg. resp.)and when conditions warrant an additional alarm
5. location of ICP for response of fire,EMS, and PD supervisors
   (4. 3)

Question 6

What shall be special calledto every major collapse if not on initial alarm?

Answer 6

one tower ladder(4.3)

Question 7

What is the single most important consideration during the operation?

Answer 7

safety(4.4.1)

Question 8

(T or F) NEVER enter ANY danger zones.

Answer 8

False. Do not enter any danger zones EXCEPT tosave life.(4.4.1)

Question 9

At all explosions and major collapses who shall ensure the immediate area is monitored for the presence of radiological/chemical agents?

Answer 9

SOC units (4.4.1 note)

Question 10

First arriving units shall examine the collapse site for dangers and take the necessary actions to prevent further injuries including:(4 things)
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer 10

1. stretch hoselines to protect entire collapse area. Ensure a 3 1/2” line is stretched for tower ladder use
2. control utilities by shutting down the main building service entrance controls, and ensure the dispatcher has requested response of utility company’s emergency crews.
3. remove lightly buried victims and deliver to medical group. CFR-D engines CAN assist ems
4. examine premise for hazardous occupancies or processes(4.4.2)

Question 11

What should initial rescue actions concentrate on?

Answer 11

initial rescue actions should concentrate on removing able-bodied(ambulatory) and surface or lightly buried persons from immediate danger(4.7)

Question 12

Non-essential units should not block the street. What apparatus should be positioned on the street?

Answer 12

Only apparatus authorized by the IC(5.2)

Question 13

How should first alarm engine companies position themselves?

Answer 13

To protect the occupants and rescuers against the threat of fire.(5.3) If possible, both 1st and 2nd engines should take seperate ehydrants outside the block,each on seperate mains, and prepare to supply handlines and a large caliber tower ladder stream. The 3rd and 4th engines should take similar positions at rear of structure(5.3.1)

Question 14

1. How should 2 of the 2nd alarm engine companies be used?
2. What do the chauffeurs of these engines do?
3. Where should remaining engine companies be positioned?

Answer 14

1. They should be used to seal off the ends of the street.
2. The chaufeurs of these units must remain in the cab, able to move the apparatus if directed by the IC.
3. Well away from the scene, for they will probably be responding for personnel needs only
   (5. 3.2)

Question 15

Where should tower ladders be placed?

Answer 15

In front of collapsed structure outside of the collapse danger zone(5.4.1) Initially 1st arriving TL should be only unit in front of collapsed building. Unless there is a specific need for additional units. Subsequent TL should be positioned to reach and protect a different exposure.

Question 16

What other unit should place their apparatus out of the collapse danger zone but as close to building as possible?

Answer 16

Rescue companies….To provide immediate access to specialized tools and equipment.(5.5)

Question 17

In order of highest to least priority, first alarm engine companies are to:(notes not a question)

Answer 17

• extinguish active fire
• protect exposures
• extinguish burning buildings within vicinity of collapse
• no active fire then stretch and charge a 2 1/2 precautionary line to cover entire operation. in addition stretch a 3 1/2 inch line to supply 1st TL on scene.
• at suspected terrorist event, 2 1/2 inch lines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blast.(7.1.1)

Question 18

What is responsibility of 1st arriving engine?

Answer 18

water supply(7.2)

Question 19

Who ensures that a 3 1/2 inch supply line is stretched to first tower ladder?

Answer 19

second arriving engine(7.3.1)
2nd engine ENSURES it
1st engine CONSIDERS it

Question 20

The 1st engine stretches what size line and how much upon arrival?

Answer 20

2 1/2 inch line with sufficient length to cover entire site.(7.2.1)

Question 21

What is responsibility of 1st arriving engine officer?

Answer 21

• supervise water supply activities/app. placement
• coordinate ops. with 1st ladder officer
• stretch 2 1/2 handline of sufficient length to cover entire site
• CONSIDER stretching 3 1/2 to supply tower ladder(7.2.1)

Question 22

What do first arriving engine members do?

Answer 22

• position and operate handline as ordered

* remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by IC(7.2.2)

Question 23

Responsibility of 2nd arriving engine officer?

Answer 23

• obtain briefing from the IC and/or first arriving engine company officer
• supervise app. placement
• ENSURE a 3 1/2 line stretched to first tower ladder(7.3)

Question 24

duties of 2nd to arrive engine members?

Answer 24

• assist 1st engine with initial handlines and tower ladder supply
• remain as a unit unless otherwise ordered by IC
• if necessary members of second engine may perform CFR-D duties(7.4)

Question 25

Duties of third and subsequent arriving engines?

Answer 25

• under direction of IC, third and any subsequent arriving engines will be utilized to perform the following:
  
  • fire control
  • stretching add. hand lines
  • augmenting the water supply to first alarm units
  • perform CFR-D duties
  • assist in removal of lightly buried victims
    (7. 4)

Question 26

duty of first arriving ladder officer?

Answer 26

*obtain briefing from IC
*supervise app. placement
NOTE: officers have option of splitting company into separate teams(7.5.1)

Question 27

Duties of first ladder to arrive members?

Answer 27

RECONNAISSANCE

• scene survey
• hazard assessment and control
• remove surface victims
• perform preliminary void search
• victims brought /directed to a casualty collection point(CCP) (7.5.2)

Question 28

what should the second to arrive ladder company do upon arrival?

Answer 28

immediately begin the process of controlling the gas, electric, and water services.(7.6)

Question 29

duties of second to arrive ladder officer?

Answer 29

• obtain briefing from IC
• supervise app. placement
• ENSURE dispatcher notified the utility company emergency crews(7.6.1)

Question 30

duties of 2nd to arrive ladder company members?

Answer 30

UTILITIES

• assist with life safety if necessary
• major priority is controlling gas,electric, and water services(7.6.2)

Question 31

duties of third and subsequent arriving ladder companies?

Answer 31

• search additional line of site void spaces or exposures
• assist with control of the utilities if needed
• perform debris removal as directed
• cut timbers for shoring as directed
• assist with victim removal
  (7. 7)

Question 32

Tower ladders can be used to:(note not a question)

Answer 32

• provide large caliber stream to protect victims and rescuers from fire
• aid in rescuing victims
• transport heavy tools
• allow rescuers to traverse unstable debris, survey the collapse, access remote areas and act as a work platform for shoring, breaching, etc.
• provide close-up observation and monitoring of the remaining structure for signs of secondary collapse.(7.8.2)

Question 33

What is the signal for a major emergency response?

Answer 33

10-60

8.1

Question 34

what is the full response when 10-60 is transmitted?(who is on the ticket)

Answer 34

LMFAO……….don’t need to know that

Question 35

why is the search assessment marking system used?

Answer 35

To denote information about the search of a premise or area relating to victim location and status(add 2,1.1)

Question 36

When are the markings used?

Answer 36

when searching large MD’s, large areas of buildings, or large debris piles at collapse sites(add 2, 1.2)

Question 37

What do the markings do?

Answer 37

• they define hazards and hazardous conditions in the building and/or areas searched for info of later arriving personnel
• indicate a search is in progress or has been completed. this avoids duplication of searches(add 2, 1.3&1.4)

Question 38

1. how big are the markings for the search assessment marking system and what does it look like?
2. How are these marks made?

Answer 38

1. They consist of 2” x 2” markings that when completed will form the letter X with designated makings in each quadrant (add 2, 2.1)
2. With the same lime-yellow colored reflective spray paint used to mark vacant buildings(add 2 (2.2)

Question 39

How many cans of lime-yellow colored reflective spray paint are to be carried on ALL apparatus?

Answer 39

two (add 2, 2.3)

Question 40

1. How is the “x” constructed when using search assessment marking system?
2. where are these markings made?

Answer 40

1. One slash drawn upon entry into structure,room, or hallway inside the structure. a second slash is made upon exiting that area.(add 2 3.1)
2. at the point the unit/team makes entry

Question 41

When making your first slash upon entry what other info needs to be marked?

Answer 41

unit identity(add 2, 4.1) in left quadrant

Question 42

The “x” that is formed when marking areas provides 4 quadrants. what info goes in each one?

Answer 42

left=company/team designation given at command post

top= time and date company LEFT structure

right= personal hazards to units/teams

bottom= number of live and/or expired victims still inside structure/area. “0” = no victims

Question 43

what must be done when searches are completed?

Answer 43

results of all searches shall be relayed to the command post or officer in charge of that sector/area when search is completed.(add2, 4 notes)

Question 44

1. You come across a large “V” approximately 2, in height during searches. What does this mean?
2. What if there was an arrow painted next to the “V”?
3. If the “V” has a circle around it what does this tell you?
4. What does a horizontal line through the middle of the “V” mean?

Answer 44

1. A large “V” is indicates a location of a nearby known or potential victim.
2. An arrow points toward the victims location.
3. The circle around the “V” means the location of a potential victim has been confirmed either visually, vocally or by hearing sounds that would indicate a high probability of a victim.
4. victim is confirmed deceased(add 2, 5)

Question 45

You come across the “V” symbol with a circle around it and a vertical line painted through it. what does this tell you?

Answer 45

the confirmed victim has been removed from specific location identified by the marking. This marking should NOT be taken to mean the secondary search is complete, rather it means that all victims that have previously been located have been removed. Given that these markings will be used on piles of debris in a heavily collapsed structure, a secondary search of that area will not be complete until all debris in the area is removed and examined. Continuous examination of the debris will be required as further demolition progresses.(add 2, 5.5)