Tunnel Rescue Guideline Flashcards
Zones for Tunnel Rescue Guideline
Cold - 100’ within the area of the warm zone
Warm - 100’ within the area of the Hot Zone
Hot - 100’ of area around the incident
TUNNEL Rescue Response
9 total units
Additional units if 2 or more are trapped
2 Units
2 - BCs
2 - Engines
1 - Tower
1 - Technical Rescue Truck
1 - hazmat
1 - MCHD Supervisor
1 - MCHD Medic
If two or more persons are trapped add the following
1 - Technical Rescue
1 - Engines
Tunnel Rescue Guideline
Who selects the Entry Team, Back-up Team and the Hot Zone Safety?
Technical Rescue Extrication officer and/or the Technical Rescue Command Staff
How long shall records, forms and documentation from a Tunnel Rescue be kept on file? Where is it stored?
5 Years
At the office of the Rescue Commander