Collapsed Structures

Question 1

If buildings become dangerous as a result of fire or information is received by the Brigade that a building has become dangerous, who is a message to be sent to and who should be requested to attend?

Answer 1

Message to be sent to London Operation Centre &

request attendance of Dangerous Structures Engineer

Question 2

What are the 6 stages of Rescue?

Answer 2

Reconaissance and survey
Elimination of utilities
Primary surface search and rescue
Exploarion of voids and spaces
Access by selected debris removal
Terminate by general debris removal

Question 3

Before entering onto a debris pile, personnel should assess what?

Answer 3

The scene and pattern of collapse.

Question 4

When structuring a plan at a collapsed structure, what must the IC appoint an officer to do?

Answer 4

Be a safety officer

Question 5

When structuring a plan at a collapsed structure the IC must ensure all personnel agree to what?

Answer 5

An agreed evacuation signal and evacuation point

Question 6

Where ever possible, what should be done prior to any rescue work proceeds at collapsed structure.

Answer 6

All utilities must be isolated

Question 7

How can types of collapse be cateogrised?

Answer 7

Internal
External
Total collapse

Question 8

When attending a collapsed structure, who should the IC consider requesting if not part of the PDA?

Answer 8

USAR and Dangerous Structures Engineer