Section III - Appendix D - Marking Systems Flashcards
Marking systems:
Always consider the use of existing _______ ________ and ________ first. If this is not possible due to the extend of damage, use existing __________ _______, and place all ______ numbers on one side of the street and all ______ numbers on the other side.
street names / addresses / hundred block / even / odd
p 213
Marking systems:
Mark new numbers on the front of the structure with ?
orange spray paint
p 213
Marking systems:
If the name on the street is not identifiable start with letter “___” using the phonetic alphabet ?
“A” / “Alpah, Bravo, Charlie, Delta” etc
p 213
Marking systems:
Make the structure/hazards mark on the outside of all normal _______ _________.
entry points
p 213
Marking systems:
Use _________ chalk or _________ crayons to mark additional information inside the search mark because they are easier to write with than spray paint.
lumber / lumber
p 213
A large ( approximately 2-foot ) ________ ______ should be outlined at any entrance into a compromised structure.
square box
p 213
The “Main Entrance” search marking will be completed in ______ steps. First, a large (approximately ___ ft) single slash shall be made starting at the upper ______ moving to the lower _______ near the main entrance at the start of the search.
two / 2 ft / left / right
p 214
The search team _________ and _______ that the structure was entered shall be marked to the left of the mid point of the slash and the ______ shall be marked near the top of the slash on the opposite side.
identifier / time / date
p 214
When the search of the entire structure is complete and the team exits the building, make a second large slash in the ___________ direction forming an “____” on the Main Entrance search marking.
opposite / “X”
p 214
X marking system:
The ______ quadrant will already contain the search team identifier and time when the team first entered the structure.
left
p 214
X marking system:
In the _____ quadrant, enter the time search team exited the structure under the ______.
top / date
p 214
X marking system:
The _______ quadrant is for any significant hazards located inside the structure.
right
p 214
X marking system:
The ________ quadrant is for the number of live “V” or dead “-V-“ victims still inside the structure. Use a small “___” in the bottom quadrant if no victims are inside the structure.
bottom / “X”
p 214
If the search of the entire structure is incomplete, mark a _______ in the middle of the single slash.
circle
p 215
While inside the structure, a large ________ _______ shall be made upon entry of each room, area, or floor. After the search of the room or area has been completed a second large _______ shall be drawn in the opposite direction forming an “____”.
single slash / slash / “X”
p 215
