FFP-Collapse

Question 1

Is a scaffold falling considered a structural collapse?

Answer 1

YES - Structural collapse is defined as any incident where a building of portion of, including walls, floors, ceilings, partitions or structures such as bridges, scaffolds, signs, construction sites or others items have collapsed or are in danger of collapsing.

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE: According to the Citywide Incident Management System (CIMS), structural collapse is a single command event and the FDNY has been designated as the I.C. for collapse operations.

Answer 2

TRUE - According to the CIMS, structural collapse is a single command event and the FDNY has been designated as the I.C. for collapse operations. All city agencies, including PD and buildings dept. operate under the direction of the FDNY during a structural collapse rescue operation.

Question 3

RIGHT or WRONG: IF a PD supervisor is on the scene, he/she shall be in charge until and FDNY BC relieves them.

Answer 3

WRONG - The 1st arriving FDNY officer has prime responsibility for rescue activities at incident site & assumes role of IC for all structural collapses that produce casualties of threaten public safety. This member will retain that role until relieved by a superior fire officer.

Question 4

When the rescue and removal of all persons involved in the incident, and stabilization of all threats to public safety have been accomplished, the scene becomes the jurisdiction of the…………………………………

Answer 4

Dept of Buildings &/or NYS dept of Labor (for buildings under construction / demolition)

Question 5

During collapse operations, control the situation by…..

Answer 5

• Extinguishing any fire
• Conduct searches
• Locate and mitigate any hazards
• Install appropriate protective measures (shoring)
• Remove Trapped Victims
• Triage, Treat and Transport victims

Question 6

When a collapse has occurred, notify the FD dispatcher of………………..

Answer 6

• Address
• Nature of the incident
• Need for additional resources
• Transmit signal 10-60 and an additional alarm when necessary
• Location of the ICP
• At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every MAJOR collapse if none was assigned on the initial alarm

Question 7

_______________ at the scene of a collapse is the single most important consideration during the operation.

Answer 7

Safety

• Identify and immediately report any sign of structural defects that could leas to a secondary collapse
• DO NOT enter danger zones except to save a life
• Place apparatus outside the potential collapse / danger zone
• Access control points should be established to regulate entry and exit from the control zone
• Doors, stairways, ladders, ramps, ditches and excavations should be made as secure as possible in the event a rapid escape from the site is required.

Question 8

TRUE or FALSE: Never enter danger zone during a collapse operation.

Answer 8

FALSE - Do not enter any danger zones EXCEPT TO SAVE A LIFE.

Question 9

First arriving units shall examine the collapse site for dangers and take the necessary actions to prevent further injuries including……………………….

Answer 9

• Stretch line to protect collapse area and 3 1/2 for tower ladder
• Shut down utilities and ensure that the disp. has requested the response of utility companies emergency crews
• Remove lightly buried victims and deliver them to Medical Group
• Examine Premises for hazardous occupancies or processes

Question 10

What are the potential hazard at a collapse operation?

Answer 10

• Secondary collapse
• Electrical Hazards
• Gas leaks
• Water Main Breaks
• Hazardous Materials
• Terrorism
• Rescuer fatigue
• Adverse Weather

Question 11

Explosions shall be viewed as possible _________ sites until monitoring shows the area to be clear of contamination.

Answer 11

Dirty Bomb

Question 12

Initial rescue actions should concentrate on……….

Answer 12

Removing able-bodied (ambulatory) and surface or lightly buried persons from immediate danger.