SOP #45: Rapid Damage Assessment Flashcards
What is rapid damage assessment also know as?
Windshield survey
What is rapid damage assessment?
function conducted in the wake of a natural disaster such as a tornado, hurricane or earthquake as soon as conditions become safe to operate
Why is a rapid damage assessment conducted?
survey in the aftermath of a disaster to quickly assess the impact on the community.
identify areas that in most need of assistance
Where is the information of the rapid damage assessment forwarded to?
district headquarters
fire alarm
and EOC (Emergency Operations Center) at PEMA
How are windshield survey/damage assessment routes organized?
Pre-fire assessment district typically companies first due district
What are of particular concerns when performing rapid damage assessment?
- Class 1 or Class 2 hazards
- any critical infrastructure
What is considered critical infastructure?
- main roads + highways
- public utility facilities + equip.
- bridges + overpasses
- but not limited to just these
What are the objectives of the damage assessment?
- overall impact on community
- priority of resources
- est. objectives current/future operational period
- do we need outside resources
Who establishes the routes for damage assessment?
Captain of each company
When performing damage assessment what should be assessed first (1st)?
- Class 1 or Class 2
- critical infrastructure
- any area prone to flooding
What are the four (4) specific concerns when conducting damage assessment?
- Access
- Flooding
- Structural Damage
- Infrastructure + other related hazards
What is rapid damage assessment comparable with and why?
Primary search
- it is quick “ triage of impacted area”
When performing rapid damage assessment units should perform them?
as quickly as possible
When performing rapid damage assessment companies shall only stop when?
there is an obvious need for intervention to save a life or to mitigate a significate hazard.
When are damage assessment reports completed?
Only for areas that have sustained damage.
What should be done when major damage or hazards are identified during damage assessment?
reported immediately via radio, to the district chief or damage assessment group leader
When damage assessment are completed, companies are to bring completed forms to?
- district headquarters to be faxed to fire alarm
- Area Command
- EOC (emergency operations center
On what orders shall the damage assessment be done?
- orders of COD or designee for anticipated events
- orders of DAC for unanticipated events (i.e. tornado/explosion)
Who shall radio reports of major damage for anticipate events be reported to?
- District chief or area command (if activated) on channel assigned by fire alarm
Should an incident occur w/o warning, who shall be appointed to act as Damage Assessment Group Leader and by whom?
chief officer by DAC
The ______ officer should be located _____ from impacted area; and should be if available?
chief; remote; Captain or Chief of communication
For anticipated disasters, officer in command of each company shall contact?
All Class 1 + 2 hazard occupancies in their district
- 24 hours in advance, and make sure emergency plan is activated
- inquire if they need assistance from FD or city
What shall be done when conditions are deemed safe for operations?
officer in command of each company shall report
- status of the station (personnel injuries)
- damage to the station
- status of utilities
- are stations and companies able to remain in service
Station status report shall be completed by all stations + forwarded to?
district chief upon completion of the Damage Assessment Survey
What are materials needed for a damage assessment?
- Pre-fire assessment chart
- district map
- initial damage assessment form
When performing rapid damage assessment, when will companies stop?
only for immediate life threatening injuries or rapidly spreading fires
How is the damage assessment and access scored?
from zero (0) to three (3)
0 = no damage
3 = major damage
Where must a record of the condition of all target hazards be retain after damage assessment?
at the company quarters
How will damage levels be scored?
Access from 0-3
flooding from 0 - 3
structural damage from 0 - 3
infrastructure from 0-3
- score of 3-4 = minor
- score of 5-7 = significant
- score 8 or above = major
When shall the damage assessment package be checked?
Captain shall check it on 1st of June each year
What items will be contained in damage assessment package?
- SOP
- Pre-fire assessment chart
- district map
- Adequate number of assessment forms
