Collapse Flashcards
Two of the 2nd alarm engines should be used to?
Seal off the ends of the street
What position should the first 2 engines take?
If possible, take separate hydrants outside the block , each on separate mains
Note: the 3rd and 4th engines should take similar positions at the rear of the structure
List first alarm engine responsibilities from highest to least priority
“AEV”
- extinguish active fire in the affected building AND surrounding debris
- protect exposures
- extinguish burning vehicles within the VICINITY of the collapse
- no fire? Then 2 1/2 to cover operation and 3 1/2 to TL
2nd eng ensures tL is supplied
List the FDNY rescue plan in order for 1 to 5
- recon
- accounting for and removal of the surface victims
- search the voids
- selected debris removal and tunneling
- general debris removal
Who shuts the utilities?
The 2nd due truck
Note: this happens during the recon stage
What engine ensures that a 3 1/2 is stretched to a TL?
2nd due engine ensures 3 1/2 stretched to TL
What size line does 1st engine stretch?
2 1/2 Stretch sufficient lengths to cover entire site
CONSIDER stretching 3 1/2 to TL
Can 1st due engine administer CFRD duties?
No, the 2nd, 3rd and subsequent engines will administer Cfrd if necessary
Can the third due truck cut timbers ?
Yes
What engines can assist in the removal of lightly buried victims ?
The third and any subsequent arriving engines
The IC may direct who to operate the Con Ed vacuum truck ?
Only trained members of SOC
Once shoring is installed , can the Fdny remove it ?
Shoring will only be removed when the load is otherwise stabilized or the situation permits the shores to be removed from a safe area
According to addendum 2 of collapse ops, all rigs must have ____ cans of lime yellow colored reflective spray paint
2
The search assessment marking system consists of ____ X _____
Marking when completed makes an X
2 feet by 2 feet
When new markings are made using the search assessment marking system, old markings shall be __________
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