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Rescue Operations Bulletins Flashcards

1
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Shaft door

A

Outer elevator door

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Car door

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Inner elevator door

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Key-way

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Keyhole located in upper corner of a shaft door. Provides a means of releasing a latch and opening door manually

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Torso Reflex

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Gasp reflex which causes aspiration and laryngospasm

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Whales

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Braces placed horizontally against sheeting to transmit load from sheeting to shores

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Uprights

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Planks between sheeting and shores. Adds strength to shoring systems

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7
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Braking system on steel cable elevator

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Electric magnet holds brakes open. When electricity is cut off, brake shoes are held closed by spring pressure

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8
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quick facts mammalian diving reflex

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Heart rate drops 50%
Blood flow decreases to the extremities
Blood shunts to torso to prevent lung collapse
Extend survival time in cold water
Continue in rescue mode for at least an hour

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9
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Braking system on hydraulic elevator

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When electricity is cut off, operating solenoids cause oil to be locked in the system

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10
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Downstream spotter

A

Rescue/safety

Report downstream hazards

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11
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In a water rescue, the throw bag is effective up to _______ feet

A

60

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12
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Tension cracks

A

Cracks in ground adjacent to trench

Indicate warning of secondary collapse

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13
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High angle rescue

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Load predominantly supported by rope

Above or below grade

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Low angle rescue

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Load predominantly supported by rescuers.

Rope required as fall protection

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Time delay detonation of explosives

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Mechanical triggering device using a time piece to initiate explosion at a specific time

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16
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Remote controlled detonation of explosives

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Detonated via radio frequency

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Upstream spotter

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Persons positioned to spot floating debris and warn downstream units

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18
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Cold water immersion

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Water temp below 70 deg

Continue in rescue mode for at least one hour

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19
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Strainer

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Allows water to flow but not solid objects

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20
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Hydraulic

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Water flows over an object and then recirculates

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21
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2 types of elevators

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Steel wire cables

Hydraulic

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22
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Confined space

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Big enough that a person can enter and perform work
Limited or restricted means for entry and exit
Not designed for continuous occupancy

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23
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Rope load

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Everything hanging on the rope system at the opposite end of the anchor

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24
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V-type collapse

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Floor/roof collapses near the center. Causes two void spaces on outer walls

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25
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Pole your way

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If no key way to desired car, open closest and use pole to open next, etc.

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26
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Propane vapor density

A

1.6

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27
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Will sodium azide cannister explode in a car fire?

A

No

The airbag is designed to inflate if heated above 300 deg

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28
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What 2 types of elevators are in metro stations?

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Hydraulic-From mezzanine to platform
Electric traction-“A” route-red line from DuPont north into Maryland. Also wherever depth from surface to mezzanine exceeds height limit for hydraulic

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29
Q

Emergency Fireman’s switch activated:

inside car

A

Complete control in car: hall buttons inactive
Constant pressure on buttons to operate
Car remains at floor with doors open
Remove key, car goes back to lobby and automatic control

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30
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what happens when Fire Department switch placed in operation

outside car

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If elevator is going up, it will stop at the next floor, doors don’t open, and the car returns to the entry floor
If the elevator is going down, it will travel directly to the entry floor

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31
Q

The airbag inflates at a collision force equal to hitting a brick wall at __________

A

10-14mph

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32
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What’s the most frequent weapon of the terrorist

A

Conventional bomb

IED

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33
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3 types of explosive

A

Pyrotechnics-Fireworks
Low Order- <3000’/sec. Designed to burn
High Order- >3000’/sec

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34
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Contact with steering wheel hub should be avoided for ________ minutes

A

15 minutes

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35
Q

A minimum of __________ inches of space should be left between the rescuer and the path of an airbag?

A

10-14”

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36
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Airbag cannister designed to deploy if heated above ________

A

300 deg

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37
Q

When can a member attempt to enter water or travel across ice?

A

The incident commander has:
Been given an accurate size-up
Been advised of intended actions
Given approval for above actions

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38
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How fast does an airbag inflate?

A

200mph or 1/20th of a second

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39
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Staging distance for confined space

A

100’

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40
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Staging for high angle

A

100’

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41
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Members approaching a trench shall do so from ____________

A

The narrowest portion

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42
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How many members should recon for trench rescue?

A

2

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43
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Initial actions for PRE-detonation at bombing incidents

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Incident commander makes contact with police
Deploy units as needed
Level 3 accountability
Pull PPE

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44
Q

Staging for PRE-detonation at bombing incidents

A

Stage together at one location 1500’ away

Look around for possible secondary devices

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45
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Staging for POST-detonation at bombing incidents

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With exception of first due engine, stage together at one location 1500’ away

46
Q

Where are key-ways on single shaft elevators?

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Each floor including the basement

47
Q

Command detonation of explosives

A

Switch or button activated by hand

48
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Bank elevator system

A

More than one car to a shaft

49
Q

Lean-to collapse

A

One of the supporting walls fail. One end of roof/floor rests on a lower level

50
Q

Communications on bombing incidents

A

Within 500’ of incident:
No mobile/portable radios
No MDT use
No personal or dept cell phones.

51
Q

Elevator key-way

A

Located in upper corner of shaft door

Provides a means of releasing the latch and opening door manually

52
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Cantilever collapse

A

One end of the floor or roof is hanging free

53
Q

Ground pads

A

Material used to distribute weight and forces over surface area.
Minimizes possibility of secondary collapse

54
Q

Sheeting

A

Wood planks and panels that support trench walls

55
Q

Propane Expansion Ratio

A

270:1

56
Q

When can someone other than the squad enter a confined space?

A

ABSOLUTELY not a permit-required space, and:
Victim is visible from entrance and no more than 25’ away
No specialized equipment or procedure is required
Victim is unstable or will be improved by immediate removal

57
Q

What info is included in the first arriving unit’s size-up for water rescue

A 
Point last seen
Number of victims
Age of victims
Time in water
Type and color of clothing
Swimming ability
How they entered the water
Water conditions
58
Q

Hard-wired detonation of explosive

A

Electrical wire between devices or leading away from device

59
Q

River right/left

A

When looking downstream

60
Q

Spoil pile

A

Mound of material removed from an excavation

61
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Slough-in

A

Collapse of a portion of a trench wall where an overhang remains

62
Q

Flash flood

A

Rapid rise in water due to heavy rain

63
Q

Shoring

A

Lengths of timber, screw jacks, hydraulic or pneumatic jacks that hold sheeting against trench walls

64
Q

Where are key-ways on banked elevators

A

Basement, first, top

65
Q

In water rescue, establish a hot zone/exclusionary zone at least ________ feet from the water’s edge

A

20 feet

66
Q

No turnout gear, including helmet, within _______ feet of a body of water

A

20 feet

67
Q

PFD must be worn within ___________ feet of the water’s edge

A

10 feet

68
Q

Elevator consists of:

A

Elevator car
Steel guide rails
Guide shoes

69
Q

Where is the electric switch for a hydraulic elevator usually located

A

At the hydraulic pump located next to the cylinder

70
Q

If the elevator cables are damaged or there is slack, what do we do?

A

Only work above the car

Secure car with chain or cables

71
Q

Steps for elevator emergency

A 
Location of car &amp; condition of passengers
Locate maintenance man/super to restore service
If we have to do it:
Shut off power and station a member
Check cables
Open shaft door and car door
Remove entrapped persons
Leave power off and secure doors
72
Q

Where is Fire department emergency key switch?

A

All elevators made or renovated after 1969
At entry floor of elevator:
“Key for switch kept in master-keyed locked compartment within sight of elevator with solid metal cover”

73
Q

Steps for Metro elevator emergency

A 
Kiosk. What car? What has been done?
ETA on elevator mechanic
Did a passenger hit "Emergency stop button?"
OOS/Override/Emergency stop from kiosk?
Fireman Emergency Elevator Key
Go to elevator machine room, turn off, wait 30 seconds, turn back on
Contact Metro OCC (1970)
Close and lock all doors.
74
Q

When are metro elevator mechanics on duty

A

0800-1600 Monday-Friday

On call other times

75
Q

Metro stations with electric traction elevators

A 
Friendship Heights
Tenleytown
Van Ness
Cleveland Park
Woodley park/Zoo
DuPont circle
76
Q

Water rescue assignment

A 
1 engine
1 truck
2 closest squads with boats
Special Ops BC
HazMat
Fire boat and/or Support unit
Safety Officer
BLS &amp; ALS unit
EMS Supervisor
77
Q

Ferry angle

A

Have victim swim upstream at a 45 deg angle

78
Q

Initial actions for water and ice rescue

A 
Size-up
Additional resources
Hot zone/exclusionary zone
Level 3 accountability
Search immediate area
Keep visual and verbal contact with victims
reach/throw
Injuries?
Decon/document
79
Q

Hypothermia symptoms by temp

A

96 Shivering
90 Rigidity, dulled LOC
85 Pulse and resp slow, ALOC
80 Unconscious and death

80
Q

3 Components of airbag system

A

Bag itself- Nylon fabric
Sensor- Force ~10-14mph
Inflation system
Sodium Azide + Potassium Nitrate = Nitrogen gas

81
Q

3 types of “Smoke” when airbag deploys

A

Corn starch/talcum powder which lubricates the bag
Sealant used to prolong the life of the bag
Small particles- by-products of the chemical reaction that produced the nitrogen gas

82
Q

Safety stuff for airbags after mva

A

Look for cannister before cutting posts
Some airbags can inflate more than once
Not all airbags will deploy in an accident

83
Q

Considerations for deactivating an airbag

A

Un-deployed airbag is unlikely to deploy after a crash
Keep minimum of 10-14” away from undeployed airbag
Don’t cut through steering column

84
Q

On/Off switch for airbag works for?

A

Usually only for frontal airbags

85
Q

What type of emergency is responsible for the most firefighter deaths?

A

Structural collapse

86
Q

Structural collapse dispatch “Cave-in task force”

A 
Engine 15 and next closest engine
1 Truck
RS3 and next closest squad
Special Ops Chief
Collapse Unit
Collapse Support Unit
Safety Officer
HazMat unit
1 BLS, 1 ALS
EMS Captain
Air Unit
87
Q

When can we enter a structural collapse?

A

Structural integrity has been evaluated and deemed safe

Approved by the incident commander

88
Q

Signs of secondary collapse

A 
Walls out of plumb, cracks
Doors "racked"
Beams/joists pulling away
Sagging ceilings
Cracked joints
Failure of structural connectors
Utility issues
Noises
89
Q

First due engine structural collapse

Responsibility

A

Stop a minimum of 500’ from debris
Direct ambulatory patients to Rx/Triage
Gather and interview uninjured occupants
Locate jobsite foreman/reliable witnesses
Location, number, and condition of victims
Building use and occupancy
What were occupants doing

90
Q

Staging distance for collapse rescue

A

1500’

91
Q

First due truck responsibilities on Structural collapse

A

Level 3 accountability
Establish exclusionary zone
Establish collapse zone 1.5x height of building
Eliminate sources of vibration 500’ in all directions
Control utilities

92
Q

Define confined space entry

A

As soon as any part of the entrant’s body breaks the plane of an opening into the space
includes ensuing work activities associated with rescues

93
Q

Hazardous atmosphere

A

Anything that exposes personnel to risk:
Flammable gas/vapor/mist >10% LEL
Airborne combustible dust at concentration that meets/exceeds LFL (= 5’ visibility)
Oxygen <19.5% or >23.5%
Any other substance > permissible exposure limit
Any IDLH

94
Q

Atmospheric monitoring

A

Evaluating ambient atmosphere of a space.

Including O2, flammability, and toxicity

95
Q

Permit-required confined space

A

Contains or has a potentially hazardous atmosphere
Contains material that could engulf
Inward converging walls, sloping/tapering floors
Any other safety hazard

96
Q

Confined space dispatch

A 
1 Engine
1 Truck
RS2 and next closest squad
Special Ops Chief
HazMat
1 BLS &amp; 1 ALS
EMS Captain
Air Unit
97
Q

The atmosphere of all confined spaces shall be evaluated for what three conditions?

A

Oxygen content
Flammable gas/vapor
Potential toxic contaminants

IN THAT ORDER

98
Q

First due engine confined space

A

Level 3 accountability
Establish exclusionary zone
Locate job site foreman/reliable witnesses
Secure entry permit & MSDS sheets
Location, number, and condition of victims
What were they doing before the incident

99
Q

First due truck confined space

A 
Remove electrical power
Place all machines in "zero mechanical state"
Ventilate using electric fan
Open all additional openings
Full PPE if IDLH or unknown
Monitor atmosphere
100
Q

High angle dispatch

A 
1 Engine
1 Truck
RS1 and next closest squad
SP Ops Chief
Safety officer
1 BLS &amp; 1 ALS
101
Q

Minimum acceptable PPE for rope rescue

A

Helmet and gloves

102
Q

All personnel operating on high angle within ________ of the edge shall be ___________

A

5’

Tethered to an anchor point

103
Q

First due engine high angle

A

Request task force if not already assigned
Determine entry & establish level 3 accountability
Location, number, and condition of victims
What were they doing before the incident

104
Q

First due truck responsibilities high angle

A 
Establish safety zone
Identify and remove hazards
Remove electrical power
"Zero mechanical state"
Ventilate if needed
Evaluate need for air monitoring, confined space response
105
Q

Rescue squad initial responsibility on high angle rescue

A

Locate victim and determine level of cooperation
Confer with Safety Officer to decide on rescue/recovery mode
Determine method of rescue, brief rescue sector units
Begin rescue

106
Q

Minimum certification level of rescue/ops safety officer on high angle

A

Rope rescue II-Operations

Usually the officer on the second dispatched squad

107
Q

Trench definition

A

An excavation that is deeper than it is wide
Length of the bottom exceeds the width

Generally limited to excavations less than 15’ wide and less that 20’ deep

108
Q

Trench collapse dispatch

A 
Eng 15 and next closest engine
1 Truck
RS3 and next closest squad
Special Ops Chief
Collapse Unit
Collapse Support Unit
Safety officer
HazMat
1 BLS &amp; 1 ALS
EMS Captain
109
Q

Staging distance for trench rescue

A

200’

110
Q

First due engine trench rescue

A

Locate foreman/reliable witnesses
What was the nature of work being performed
Additional hazards
What happened, what actions have been taken
How long has trench been open?
Location, number, and condition of victims
Move ambulatory victims to triage area
Evacuate civilians
Get victims to self rescue

111
Q

First due truck trench rescue

A

Level 3 accountability
Establish exclusionary zone 200’ in all directions
Eliminate sources of vibration 500’ in all directions

112
Q

Initial size-up on scene of water rescue

A 
Confirm location
Best access points for boat and land
Alternate access points
Point last seen
Number of victims
Age of victims
Time in the water
Swimming ability
How they entered the water
Water conditions

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