RESCUE OPERATIONS BULLETINS

Question 1

There are more than _________ elevators in the District of Columbia

Answer 1

4,000

Question 2

There are _______ types of elevators used in the metro rail system. They are_______ &_________

Answer 2

2

Electric traction and Hydraulic

Question 3

Define Downstream

Answer 3

Away from the oncoming flow

Question 4

Define Upstream

Answer 4

Towards the oncoming flow

Question 5

Define River Right

Answer 5

The right hand bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream

Question 6

Define River Left

Answer 6

The left hand bank of a moving body of water when looking downstream

Question 7

Define Flash Flood

Answer 7

A Rapid Rise of water due to heavy rain. Flash floods carry a large amount of debris and polluted water

Question 8

Define Hydraulic

Answer 8

A Phenomenon that can occur where water flows over and object in such a way that I can entrap a victim and recirculate them into a hazard

Question 9

Define Strainer

Answer 9

An Object or group of objects in moving water that allows water to flow them but will catch solid object.

Question 10

Define Upstream Spotter

Answer 10

Persons positioned upstream of an incident to provide debris assessment and warn units downstream of floating debris that could effect safety.

Question 11

Define Downstream Back Up

Answer 11

Personnel positioned downstream on both banks to act as safeties.

Question 12

What units are dispatched in a Water Rescue Assignment?

Answer 12

Closest Engine Company
Closest Truck Company 
2 Closest rescue squads with boats 
Special Operations Battalion Chief
Hazmat Unit
Fireboats and/or Fire boat Support unit
Safety Officer
ALS Unit
BLS Unit
EMS Supervisor

Question 13

All members Operating within ______ FT of the waters Edge must wear ________ and work in teams of _____

Answer 13

10FT
Proper fitting PFD
2

Question 14

Turnout gear will not be worn within _____ FT of the waters edge

Answer 14

20FT

Question 15

On Water incident establish a HOT ZONE that extends at least _____ ft form the waters edge

Answer 15

20 FT

Question 16

Having a victim swim up upstream with their body 45 degree to the direction of the current is called _______

Answer 16

“Ferry angle”

Question 17

A throw back should be aimed at a victims _______ and accurate up to approximately ______ FT

Answer 17

Chest

60Ft

Question 18

Define Cold Water Immersion

Answer 18

Water temperature below 70F. Continue rescue ops for 1 hour

Question 19

Define Hypothermia

Answer 19

A generalized Collings of the body’s core temperature to levels below normal

Question 20

Define Mammalian Diving Reflex

Answer 20

A reflex that occurs when a humans face is exposed to cold water.

• Heart rate decreased by 50%
• Blood Flow decreased to extremities
• Blood shifts to thoracic cavity

Question 21

Define Torso Reflex

Answer 21

Reflex that makes one gasp and potentially aspirate water and can cause larygeospasm and lead to respiratory arrest.

Question 22

What are the 3 components of an airbag protection systems?

Answer 22

The bag
The sensor
The inflation system

Question 23

The force produced by an airbag system is equivalent to running into a brick wall at _____ MPH

Answer 23

10-14MPH

Question 24

The Airbag system inflates in less than____ Of a second

Answer 24

1/20th

Question 25

The Airbag inflates at speeds up to ______ MPH

Answer 25

200MPH

Question 26

Personal contact with the steering wheel hub should be avoided for at least ______ min after deployment

Answer 26

15Min

Question 27

Is the Sodium Azide canister likely to inflate during a car fire?

Answer 27

No. The airbag is designed to inflate in the event that a vehicle fire reaches speeds above 300F

Question 28

If possible a minimum distance of ______ should be maintained between the rescuers and the path of an undeployed airbag

Answer 28

10-14in

Question 29

Define Cantilever Collapse

Answer 29

Formed when one end of the floor(s), or roof, are hanging free because one or more of the walls have failed and the other end is still attached to the remaining walls

Question 30

Define Lean-to Collapse

Answer 30

Formed when one of the supporting walls fail or the floor joist breaks/separates at one end causing the end of the floor rest on the lower floor

Question 31

Define Pancake Collapse

Answer 31

Formed when bearing walls, or columns, completely collapse and drops on the lower floors causing them to them to collapse in the same manner

Question 32

Define Secondary Collapse

Answer 32

Any Collapse that occurs after the initial collapse of a structure

Question 33

Define V-Type Collapse

Answer 33

Formed when heavy loads cause a floor or roof collapse near the center resulting in two void spaces along the outer walls

Question 34

Structural Collapse Dispatch

Answer 34

``` 2 Engine Companies (Engine 15 and the next closest) Closest Truck Company Squad 3 and the next closest Special Operations Battalion Chief Collapse Unit Collapse Support Unit Safety Officer Hazmat Unit BLS Unit ALS Unit Air Unit EMS Supervisor ```

Question 35

With the exception of the first due engine company , all units shall stage a minimum of _______ FT from the incident on a structural collapse. The first due engine shall stage _____ FT from where debris is first encountered.

Answer 35

1500FT | 500FT

Question 36

Define Tension Forces

Answer 36

Tension Forces stretch Members. Concrete and Masonry have no reliable tensions forces

Question 37

Define Compression Forces

Answer 37

Compression forces Push on Memebers

Question 38

Define Bending Forces

Answer 38

Usually the result of vertical loads caused by gravity pushing on floor slabs and beams. Roof rafters are subject to these forces

Question 39

Define Shear Forces

Answer 39

Shear Forces occur in a ll beams and the force is greatest adjacent to supports.

Question 40

Define Heavy Wall Construction

Answer 40

Generally utilizes an independent structural or monolithic system. The materials used and their assembly method make the structural system ridged.

Question 41

Define Heavy Floor Construction.

Answer 41

Constructed buildings are built using "Cast -in place" Construction consisting of flat, slab panel, waffle, and two way concrete slab assemblies. uses rebar and cables to provide structural integrity.

Question 42

Define Pre-Cast Construction

Answer 42

Structures built using modular, precast, concrete components for floor, walls, columns, and others that are connected on site after placement.

Question 43

What is the priority sequence for victims on structural collapse incidents?

Answer 43

1- Those located on the surface or under light debris 2- Can be seen or heard 3- Location is known but cannot be seen or heard.

Question 44

What are the main factors in "Risk vs Gain" analysis?

Answer 44

Vialbilty of Victims Potential for secondary collapse Existence of fire, explosion, IDLH Availability of adequate resources to carry out operations without interruption once operations begin

Question 45

What search methods should be carried out on all sides of the building?

Answer 45

``` Visual Victims that can be heard Call-out/Listen Thermal imagers Search Cams Remote Listening Devices Canines ```

Question 46

How many phases of are there in Collapse Rescue Operations?

Answer 46

6

Question 47

What are the phases of collapse rescue operations?

Answer 47

1-Size-up & Assessment 2-Removal of Surface and lightly covered victims 3-Voids and accessible spaces searched for victims 4-Selected debris removal using specialized equipment and techniques 5- General debris removal after all known victims are recovered 6- Termination

Question 48

Emergency air horn use of apparatus on structural collapse incidents indicate.....

Answer 48

Evacuate area- 3 short blast Stop all Operations 1 long blast Resume all operations 1 short 1 long

Question 49

What are the 3 Marking systems?

Answer 49

Structural