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RESCUE OPERATIONS BULLETINS Flashcards

1
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There are more than _________ elevators in the District of Columbia

A

4,000

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2
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There are _______ types of elevators used in the metro rail system. They are_______ &_________

A

2

Electric traction and Hydraulic

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3
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Define Downstream

A

Away from the oncoming flow

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4
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Define Upstream

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Towards the oncoming flow

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5
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Define River Right

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

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6
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Define River Left

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

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7
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Define Flash Flood

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

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8
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Define Hydraulic

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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

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9
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Define Strainer

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

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10
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Define Upstream Spotter

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

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11
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Define Downstream Back Up

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Personnel positioned downstream on both banks to act as safeties.

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12
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What units are dispatched in a Water Rescue Assignment?

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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
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13
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All members Operating within ______ FT of the waters Edge must wear ________ and work in teams of _____

A

10FT
Proper fitting PFD
2

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14
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Turnout gear will not be worn within _____ FT of the waters edge

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20FT

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15
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On Water incident establish a HOT ZONE that extends at least _____ ft form the waters edge

A

20 FT

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16
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Having a victim swim up upstream with their body 45 degree to the direction of the current is called _______

A

“Ferry angle”

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17
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A throw back should be aimed at a victims _______ and accurate up to approximately ______ FT

A

Chest

60Ft

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18
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Define Cold Water Immersion

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

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19
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Define Hypothermia

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

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20
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Define Mammalian Diving Reflex

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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
21
Q

Define Torso Reflex

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

22
Q

What are the 3 components of an airbag protection systems?

A

The bag
The sensor
The inflation system

23
Q

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

A

10-14MPH

24
Q

The Airbag system inflates in less than____ Of a second

A

1/20th

25
Q

The Airbag inflates at speeds up to ______ MPH

A

200MPH

26
Q

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

A

15Min

27
Q

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

A

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

28
Q

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

A

10-14in

29
Q

Define Cantilever Collapse

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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

30
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Define Lean-to Collapse

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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

31
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Define Pancake Collapse

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

32
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Define Secondary Collapse

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Any Collapse that occurs after the initial collapse of a structure

33
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Define V-Type Collapse

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

34
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Structural Collapse Dispatch

A 
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
35
Q

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.

A

1500FT

500FT

36
Q

Define Tension Forces

A

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

37
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Define Compression Forces

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Compression forces Push on Memebers

38
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Define Bending Forces

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

39
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Define Shear Forces

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

40
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Define Heavy Wall Construction

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

41
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Define Heavy Floor Construction.

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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.

42
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Define Pre-Cast Construction

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

43
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What is the priority sequence for victims on structural collapse incidents?

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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.

44
Q

What are the main factors in “Risk vs Gain” analysis?

A

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

45
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What search methods should be carried out on all sides of the building?

A 
Visual 
Victims that can be heard
Call-out/Listen 
Thermal imagers
Search Cams
Remote Listening Devices
Canines
46
Q

How many phases of are there in Collapse Rescue Operations?

A

6

47
Q

What are the phases of collapse rescue operations?

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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

48
Q

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

A

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

49
Q

What are the 3 Marking systems?

A

Structural

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