FO CLASS #8 - Week of 33119 FFP-Collapse,T.B.–Gas All Add's,T.B.–Tools24,26&27,Evo21A,Regs Ch. 11 DC Pat Sheridan Flashcards
- According to the Citywide Incident Management System (CIMS), structural collapse is a single command event and the FDNY has been designated as the IC for collapse operations. Which choice is incorrect concerning incident management at a structural collapse? (Sec. 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) (A) All city agencies, including the Police and Buildings Departments, operate under the direction of the FDNY during a structural collapse rescue operation. (B) NYPD ESU members, performing life safety rescue operations (digging for buried victims, etc.), shall be ordered to stop their operations upon the arrival of FDNY units. (C) Personnel from other agencies will be under the control of their superior officer/supervisor, who shall report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) for instructions. (D) 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 Department of Buildings and/or the NYS Department of Labor (for buildings under construction/demolition).
B - 2.1 Both the Fire and Police Departments will dispatch resources to the scene. The first arriving resources capable of performing rescue activities will initiate life safety operations. Life safety operations in progress will not be disrupted or suspended because of the arrival or transition of Command.
- First arriving units at the scene of a collapse shall notify the Dispatcher of all of the following with the exception of which choice? (Sec. 4.3) (A) The address and nature of the incident. (B) The need for additional FDNY units or other agency resources. (C) Signal 10-60 with appropriate code shall be transmitted for every collapse. (D) Location of the ICP for the response of Fire, EMS and PD Supervisors. (E) At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every major collapse if none was assigned of the initial alarm.
C - Transmit signal 10-60 (Major Emergency Response) with appropriate code when necessary, and if conditions warrant, an additional alarm.
- Safety at the scene of a collapse is the single most important consideration during the operation. Choose an incorrect tactic taken. (Sec. 4.4) (A) Identify and immediately report any sign of structural defect that could lead to a secondary collapse. (B) Isolate areas subject to secondary collapse with barrier tape and/or other suitable means. (C) Never enter a danger zone. (D) At all explosions and major collapses, SOC Units shall ensure the immediate area is monitored for the presence of radiological/chemical agents.
C - o Do not enter any danger zones except to save life.
- Units arrive on the scene of a complete collapse of a 5 story 25’x50’ OLT, which was in the middle of the block with several similar attached buildings on each side. After transmitting a 10-60 Code 1, which unit was positioned correctly? (Sec. 5.3, 5.4) (A) The 1st and 2nd arriving engines took separate hydrants on the block. (B) The 3rd and 4th engines took separate hydrants on the cross streets, at a position from which they could see the front of the building. (C) Two of the 2nd alarm ladder companies were used to seal off the ends of the street. The LCCs remained near the apparatus, in case the IC requested they be moved. (D) The 1st arriving Tower Ladder was placed in front of the collapsed structure, outside of the collapse danger zone. (E) The 2nd arriving ladder apparatus, an Aerial Ladder, was positioned near the 1st Tower Ladder, in front of the collapsed structure.
D - If possible, both first and second arriving engines should take separate hydrants OUTSIDE the block, each on separate mains, and prepare to supply handlines and a large caliber tower ladder stream. The third and fourth engines should take similar positions at the rear of the structure. Two of the second alarm ENGINE companies should be used to seal off the ends of the street. The chauffeurs of these units must remain in the cab, able to move the apparatus if directed by the IC. - Subsequent arriving tower ladders should be positioned to reach and protect a different exposure. Additional units should be directed to a designated staging area, unless required elsewhere.
- BC QUESTION - The IC must ensure that special units are positioned properly for effective operations. Which choice is incorrect? (Sec. 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8) (A) SOC Support Ladder Companies, whose main apparatus is an aerial ladder, shall position their second piece near the front of the building. (B) Rescue companies and collapse units should be placed outside of the collapse danger zone but as close as possible to the front of the building. (C) Ambulances need to be visible from the scene, but out of the way of rescue and firefighting operations. Drivers with keys must remain with ambulances at a secure staging area. (D) Heavy equipment, such as cranes, front-end loaders and dump trucks must be assured access to the site. (E) The IC should request the PD to provide tow trucks to remove any vehicles impeding operations at the scene, including unattended emergency vehicles. Tow trucks shall be staged several blocks away.
A - SOC Support Ladder Companies shall position the same as other ladder apparatus, with their second pieces located near the main apparatus. Personnel can carry equipment, tools, etc., to scene.
- BC QUESTION - The 1st arriving Chief Officer at the scene of a structural collapse has many duties. Which choice contains only correct points concerning these duties? (Sec. 4.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10) (1) Evaluate the previously established ICP, ensuring that it is clearly visible from the collapsed structure, located at or in the immediate vicinity of the incident site, and is in an area outside the operations site and collapse zone. (2) Reevaluate the location of the staging area, and assign the second arriving Chief Officer to be the Staging Area Manager until replaced by another BC. (3) Interview witnesses/victims using the Collapse Survivor Interview Form. The Battalion FF can aid in its completion. (4) Establish contact with the Law Enforcement Group or Branch, who can search the area for secondary devices if a bombing is suspected. (5) Ensure a Hazard Assessment was performed. Assign hazard identification and control to the first Haz-Mat Technician Unit on scene. (6) All requests for additional assistance shall go through OEM. (A) 1, 2, 3,4,5,6 (B) 2,6 only (C) 1,3,4,5 only (D) 1, 2,4,5,6 only
C - Reevaluate the location and assign a company officer to be the Staging Area Manager until replaced by a Battalion Chief. - All requests for additional assistance shall go through the borough dispatcher. Requests for outside agency assistance may simultaneously be made through the OEM as well as the dispatcher.
- Units arriving at the scene of a natural gas explosion that has resulted in a building collapse have many things to consider. From highest to least priority, choose the correct actions to take by the 1st alarm engine companies. (Sec. 7.1) (1) Extinguish fire in the affected building (2) Protect Exposures (3) Extinguish fire in the surrounding debris (4) Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse. (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 (B) 1, 3, 2, 4 (C) 1, 2, 4, 3 (D) 2, 1, 3, 4
B - 7.1 Engine Company Responsibilities In order of highest to least priority, first alarm engine companies are to: Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris. Protect exposures. Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse. At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 2½” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation. In addition, a 3½” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving tower ladder. At a suspected terrorist event, 2½” hoselines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blasts set to injure emergency responders. Note: If flooding occurs, shutting off the water mains and obtaining dewatering pumps will aid victims trapped in the lower areas.
- Which operation undertaken by an Engine company at the scene of a building collapse should be corrected? (Sec. 7) (A) The 1st arriving Engine Company may have to take a position within the block for use of the apparatus master stream. (B) The 1st arriving Engine Company should stretch a 2 ½” handline of sufficient length to cover the entire site. (C) The 2nd arriving Engine Company will assist the 1st Engine Company with stretching handlines, ensure a 3 ½” supply line is stretched to the 1st Tower Ladder, and if necessary perform CFR-D duties. (D) The 3rd and subsequent arriving Engine Companies shall be utilized for void searches. (E) The 1st and 2nd arriving Engine company members shall remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by the IC.
D - First Arriving Engine Company Members Position and operate handlines as ordered. Members will remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by the IC. Second Arriving Engine Company Members Assist the first engine company with stretching initial handlines and tower ladder supply. Members of the second engine company will remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by the IC. If necessary, members of the second arriving engine company may perform CFR-D duties. - Under the direction of the IC, the third and any subsequent arriving engines will be utilized to perform the following: Fire Control. Stretching additional lines. Augmenting the water supply to first alarm units. Perform CFR-D duties. Assisting in the removal of lightly buried victims.
- The 1st and 2nd arriving Ladder Companies perform many vital duties at a building collapse. Choose the incorrect choice concerning these duties. (Sec. 7.5) (A) The 1st Arriving Ladder Company performs reconnaissance, removes surface victims, and performs a preliminary void search. (B) The 2nd arriving Ladder Company, in addition to shutting down the gas, electric, and water service, ensures the dispatcher notified the utility company emergency crews. (C) When performing preliminary void searches, Ladder Company members may only cut load bearing members to save life. (D) The 2nd arriving Ladder Company may assist with life safety if necessary and augment search and rescue efforts. (E) The Officer of the 1st arriving Ladder Company has the option of splitting the company into separate teams to cover more area.
C - o Visually search accessible voids - DO NOT cut, lift or remove load bearing members. Call and listen.
- BC QUESTION - Battalion Chiefs may be called upon to fill several roles at a major collapse. Which BC assignment is incorrect? (Sec. 8.6, 8.7, 8.8) (A) The Rescue Operations Battalion is designated as a Search and Rescue Branch Director or Sector/Group Supervisor. (B) The Victim Removal Leader will normally be filled by a Rescue Company Officer until relieved by the Rescue Operations Battalion once he or she is relieved as the Search and Rescue Branch Director. (C) The 2nd Arriving BC may be designated as the Fire Branch Director or Fire Sector/Group Supervisor. (D) The first arriving BC may be reassigned as the Planning Section Chief upon the arrival of the first arriving DC. (E) The BC designated as the Resource Unit Leader (RESL) will report to the Logistics Section Chief. When relieved by the second DC responding on a 10-60 Code 1, the RESL shall report to the Logistics Section Chief for reassignment to either a Situation Unit Leader, or a position necessary to support the Operation.
E - The BC designated as the Resource Unit Leader by the respective Borough Dispatcher, shall report to the Planning Chief and begin tracking resources, both assigned and operating, from all agencies involved. He/she shall remain at this position until relieved by the Officer of the Field Communications Unit, who shall assume that role upon his/her arrival. At this time, the BC shall report to the Planning Section Chief for reassignment to either a Situation Unit Leader, or a position necessary to support the Operation.
- The Street Coordination Manager will prevent needless congestion and repositioning of apparatus as an incident escalates. Which choice is incorrect concerning this position? (Sec. 8.8) (A) Only a Battalion Chief may be assigned as the Street Coordination Manager. (B) The Street Coordination Manager operates under the Logistics Section. (C) He/she shall establish contact with PD and EMS Officers for traffic flow. (D) They shall coordinate the Casualty Collection Point with an EMS Officer.
A - A company officer will be assigned as the Street Coordination Manager, with the following responsibilities:
- An emergency evacuation is necessary when an imminent collapse is obvious, or has already happened. Which choice is incorrect concerning the evacuation signaling method used by the FDNY? (Sec. 9.1) (A) Each lookout, Safety Officer, and member monitoring a transit shall be equipped with handheld air horns. (B) All Battalions, Divisions, SOC Units and Collapse Rescue Units are equipped with handheld air horns. (C) 1 Long Blast (3 seconds) indicates that members shall evacuate the area. (D) Apparatus air horns may also be used. They may be beneficial after the initial HT announcement to evacuate, followed by another HT announcement after the air horns have ceased
C - 1 Long Blast (3 seconds) Cease Operations/All Quiet 3 short blasts (1 second each) Evacuate the area 1 long and 1 short blast Resume Operations
- Collapse operations require many precautions to be taken to ensure members’ safety. Which choice would be a correct action to take? (Sec. 9.1, 9.4) (A) At construction or demolition sites, seek out the Site Safety Manager or Construction Manage for information about previous conditions. (B) Rotate personnel frequently, at least every hour if possible. (C) If terrorism is suspected, use the NYPD to block access to the site. Do not use apparatus, as this would place members in danger. Members can be used to search for secondary devices. (D) A Rescue Company shall be assigned as the FAST Truck, working in the Logistics Section.
A - Rotate personnel frequently, every half-hour or less if possible. - If terrorism is suspected, use the apparatus and NYPD to block access to the area. Also request that NYPD check for secondary devices. A SOC Support Ladder could be utilized as an additional FAST truck, working within the Search and Rescue Sector or Branch.
- BC QUESTION - The FDNY has several special units specializing in collapse rescues that may be automatically assigned or special called to any incident. Which choice is correct concerning these units? (Sec. 10) (A) At least one Rescue Company should be deployed at each buried victim location, unless it is a large scale incident with multiple buried victims. In that case, the IC may assign a Squad Company to sites where there is no Rescue Company available. (B) If dangerous void entries or tunneling operations are to be made, the IC shall request a 3rd Rescue Company to respond to the scene to assist in the void entries or tunneling. (C) Squad Companies carry all the necessary equipment and are trained to perform tunneling, trenching, and shoring. (D) If additional lumber is needed, any Chief Officer on scene can request the response of a Collapse POD. (E) Due to the difficulty in securing the scene of a major collapse, Fire Marshals shall be used exclusively for scene security.
A - If dangerous void entries or tunneling operations are to be made, a third Rescue Company should be relocated to quarters near the incident or assigned to the staging area for rapid intervention of members if a secondary collapse occurs. - Their apparatus does not carry all the necessary equipment to perform tunneling, trenching, or shoring, but they are trained to use equipment found on Rescue apparatus, Collapse Rescue Units, and in Collapse PODs. - Only a Command Chief can request the response of the PODS. - The IC should request the Police to provide site security if necessary. - An NYPD Officer will assume command of the Law Enforcement Group with responsibility for traffic control, perimeter security, investigation of suspicious packages and devices, force protection and disorder control.
- Place the following five stages of a collapse operation in the proper sequence. (Sec. 11.1) (1) Search of the voids (2) Reconnaissance (3) Selected Debris Removal (4) General Debris Removal (5) Accounting for and removal of the surface victims (A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (B) 2, 5, 1, 3, 4 (C) 2, 1, 5, 3, 4 (D) 3, 4, 1, 2, 3
B -
- Which choice concerning the Victim Accounting Manager is incorrect? (Sec. 11.3, 11.4) (A) It must be a Battalion Chief. (B) They must keep track of all people removed from the debris, including their name and where they were located when the collapse occurred. If time permits, they should ask the victim to point out their escape route (C) They should note any injuries suffered by removed victims. If the victims were removed to a hospital, they should note the hospital and the transporter. (D) All information gained about victim location from witness interviews, from EMS or Fire Marshal’s canvassing hospitals, from initial units rescuing survivors, as well as security video must be relayed to the Victim Accounting Manager. (E) In the case of a fire related collapse, the results of unit roll calls must be relayed to the Victim Accounting Manager.
A - Immediately designate an officer to keep track of all persons who are removed from the debris. - The member designated to obtain victim information is the Victim Accounting Manager. -
- There are many different methods that can be used to locate victims in a collapse. Which choice is correct concerning these methods? (Sec. 11.4) (A) Hailing, which uses verbal contact, requires a degree of silence that may not be present in the early stages of an operation. (B) The “Around-the-clock” method entails placing members at various locations around the area where a voice is heard. The members shall call out at the same time and determine who is closest to the response. (C) Thermal imaging cameras are not useful, because everyone in the debris pile is likely to be covered in the same exact color of dust. (D) Life Detection Systems (Electronic Listening Devices) are located on all Squad and Rescue Apparatus, and may be used effectively during the initial stages of a collapse.
A - The “around-the-clock” method may be useful: members position themselves at various locations around the area where a voice is heard, and TAKE TURNS calling out and listening for the victim, in an attempt to triangulate their position. - Utilize a Thermal Imaging Camera to help detect body heat of unconscious individuals and look for movement as they breathe. - Electronic listening devices: They are not practical to be used during the initial stages of a collapse, for there is too much activity.
- Shoring is the installation of temporary structures to support a load. Choose the incorrect point concerning shoring. (Sec. 11.5) (A) First arriving units may be forced to perform some emergency shoring using available materials on hand to safely reach trapped victims. (B) Once a Rescue Company is on scene, the installation of additional shoring should generally be left to these units, supported by Squad and SOC Support Ladder Companies. (C) When requested by DOB or HPD, the FDNY will install shoring in certain instances. However, the FDNY will never shore vacant, unoccupied, or buildings that are going to be demolished. (D) Once installed, shoring will only be removed when the load is otherwise stabilized, or the situation permits the shores to be removed from a safe area.
C - A vacant or unoccupied building will not be shored when there is a substantial risk to members installing the shoring, or the use of shoring is unlikely to substantially improve the overall outcome. If the building is going to be demolished, even after shoring, it will not be shored, except to facilitate rescue operations or the safe evacuation of occupants.
- BC QUESTION - Which choice is incorrect concerning Selected Debris Removal and Tunneling? (Sec. 11.6, 11.6.7) (A) Selected debris removal is used to reach specific locations where victims are located or suspected to be. It is not a useful tactic if we have no idea where the victims are located. (B) The Rescue Operations Battalion should be assigned as the Victim Removal Leader to supervise selected debris removal. (C) Only collapsed trained members of SOC units are to perform tunneling or trenching involving the cutting of potentially load bearing structural members. (D) Rotate members out for a rest at frequent intervals, 30 minutes is the recommended maximum work time. (E) When attempting to remove a victim a single approach should be used. Using more than one approach will decrease the chances of success.
E - Utilize multiple methods to remove victims; for many of them are time consuming and may not always be successful. Two or more approaches could increase the chances of success.
- A Rescue Paramedic shall be given access to a patient in all but which one of the following choices? (Sec. 10.1.14, 11.6, 11.8.3, 11.9.5) (A) If the victim has been pinned for more than one hour or appears to have suffered serious injuries, a Rescue Paramedic must be given access to the patient as soon as there is access in order to treat for Crush Syndrome. (B) As soon as the patient is sufficiently exposed to permit the establishment of an IV, as long as the area around the patient is stable. (C) As soon as the patient is reached and the space is stabilized. (D) Not until the patient is completely extricated and the patient’s entire body is exposed.
D - The entire victim does not have to be exposed; an arm, a leg, or even the neck is all that is required
- Members drilling on tools to be used at building collapses were incorrect in which choice? (Sec. 11.13) (A) Jackhammers, concrete cutting saws and torches are required for Class 1 buildings. (B) Chainsaws are appropriate at most buildings with wooden floors and roofs. (C) Heavy demolition equipment (cranes, bulldozers, etc.) may only be used during the Selected Debris Removal stage if there is adequate supervision. (D) Once the operations come within reach of the victim, all work should proceed with only hand powered tools, unless the object and the victim are visibly clear and injury is not likely.
C - Heavy demolition equipment (cranes, bulldozers, etc.) is forbidden during the Selected Debris Removal stage.
- Choose the incorrect point concerning General Debris Removal and Demobilization, which occur in the latter stages of a collapse operation. (Sec. 11.12, 12) (A) General Debris Removal begins when it is certain there are no other survivors, all voids have been searched and the Selected Debris Removal and tunneling demonstrates there is no chance for survival of missing victims. (B) The General Debris Removal is performed when all other methods have been employed and persons are still missing and their location is unknown. (C) The Fire Department will maintain a watchline as long as there are personnel operating in the debris pile for search or investigative purposes. (D) Tools shall not be considered expendable. Members may enter hazardous areas to retrieve tools if they are supervised.
D - All tools are to be considered expendable. No lives shall be endangered to remove shoring or retrieve other tools or equipment that may have been left in hazardous locations once the life hazard has been resolved. Tools and equipment that can be retrieved without entering hazardous areas shall be returned to service. Other equipment will be retrieved as the building is either demolished or made safe by contractors.
- A Con Edison Vacuum Truck responds on a 10-60 signal. Which choice concerning the Vacuum Truck is incorrect? (Add. 4 Sec. 1,2,3,4) (A) Tubing 8” wide can be connected up to 150 feet. 4” tubing can be added for an additional 50 feet. (B) The Vacuum Truck has the ability to remove liquid, sludge, dirt, sand, grain, store stock, cans, bottles and building debris. (C) The size of the hose limits the size of the material that can be used. Material that clogs the hose can be easily removed and operations can be resumed. (D) FDNY members shall always operate the Vacuum Truck. (E) FDNY members shall always operate the suction hose at the extrication site.
D -Con Edison employees shall operate the vacuum truck if the work area is safe. An FDNY HT equipped member shall be positioned with the Con Edison employee at all times.
- In building collapses, there are four common types of void spaces created that could shelter victims. Which one is described incorrectly? (Sec. 11.4)
(A) In a Lean-to void, there is an excellent chance of survival for persons who were on the floor below if they were near the remaining wall.
(B) In a Lean-to void, the smallest chance for survival is for anyone on the lower floor in the vicinity of the failed wall.
(C) In a V-shaped void, survivors will most likely be found along the remaining walls.
(D) In a V-shaped void, victims directly below the collapse will have the least chance of survival.
(E) Locating the victims of a pancake collapses is the most difficult of all types of collapse, since the victims are likely to be thrown in a random pattern.
E - Locating the
victims of pancake collapses is often simpler than in other types of collapses,
since the floors usually maintain their physical aspect and the victims aren’t as
likely to be thrown as they would if the floor were to incline.
- While conducting a search at a large collapse site, you come across this marking at an opening in a collapsed structure. Which choice is correct concerning this marking? (Sec. 1.6, 2, 3, 4)
(A) It should be made using lime-yellow paint and a square box should be drawn around the 2” x2” marking.
(B) The markings are made at the point that Lad-14 exited the area.
(C) The Top Quadrant indicates that Lad-14 entered the structure at 1400 hours November 11, 2002.
(D) The Bottom Quadrant indicates that there are 2 live and 3 expired victims still inside the structure.
(E) The “X” marking, using two slashes, shall be made in one operation prior to entering the structure.
D - 2.1 Consists of a 2’x2’ marking that when completed, will form the letter “X” with designated
markings in each quadrant.
2.2 It is made using the same lime-yellow colored reflective spray paint currently used to
mark vacant buildings.
2.3 Two cans of lime-yellow colored reflective spray paint are to be carried on all apparatus. - The markings are made at the point
the unit/team makes entry. - Top Quadrant: The time and date that the company/team
personnel left the structure/area. - The second, crossing slash shall be drawn when all
personnel exit from that structure or area.
- When using the Search Assessment Marking System, there are several key points to remember. Which one is incorrect? (Sec. 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 Sec. 4 Note)
(A) At large scale events, a unit that sees a void or area that has already been searched should move on to other areas that have not yet been searched.
(B) The markings are used when searching multiple buildings, large areas of buildings, or large debris piles at collapse sites.
(C) The markings indicate a search is in progress or has already been completed.
(D) Markings shall never be crossed out.
(E) Markings are made specific to each area of entry or separate part of the building.
D - 1.5 These markings are dynamic; they should be updated as new voids become accessible.
New markings should be made and old markings crossed out.
