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

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2
Q

Whales

A

Braces that are placed horizontally against sheeting

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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

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4
Q

Units stage how far away

A

1 block

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5
Q

How many people die in trench accidents each year

A

Over 100

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