Rescue Ops Bulletin 8 Supplementary Flashcards
1
Q
Trench definition
A
Deeper than it is wide
Less than 15’ wide and less than 20’ deep
2
Q
Whales
A
Braces that are placed horizontally against sheeting
3
Q
Response dispatch for a trench collapse
A
2 engines (engine 15 and next closest), 1 T, 2 RS (RS 3 and next closest), collapse unit, collapse support unit, safety officer, Sp ops bfc,HMU, 1 BLS, 1 ALS, ems supervisor
4
Q
Units stage how far away
A
1 block
5
Q
How many people die in trench accidents each year
A
Over 100
