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1
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What are the two classes that buildings may be divided into?

A

Framed and Unframed.

2
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What are the four types of internal collapse?

A
  • Pancake
  • Lean-to collapse
  • V collapse
  • Tent collapse.
3
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What are the four types of external collapse?

A
  • 90 angle collapse
  • Curtain fall collapse
  • Inward/outward collapse
  • Total collapse
4
Q

Who could you ask to attend for advice on structural integrity of the building?

A

Dangerous Structures Engineer via LOC (London operations centre).

5
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Who else could you ask to attend for advice and to help develop an operational plan?

A

UA (USAR Advisor).

6
Q

What is important to set up to deal with the potentially large numbers of emergency vehicles?

A

An RVP.

7
Q

Why is it important that appliances are positioned well away from weakened buildings/structures?

A

As vibrations from appliances and equipment may cause further collapse.

8
Q

What are the 5 USAR modules?

A
Module 1: Structural collapse
Module 2: Major transport
Module 3: Breaching and Breaking
Module 4: Multi purpose vehicle (MPV)
Module 5: Timber
9
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What will USAR teams be able to assist with?

A
  • Mapping and planning the incident.
  • Technical searches, visual, seismic and audio.
  • Breaching and breaking.
  • Shoring unsafe structures.
  • Lifting and moving. (Heavy loads/obstructions).
10
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What is importantly carried out on arrival by the IC?

A

A Dynamic Risk Assessment.

11
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What are the six stages of rescue?

A

R Reconnaissance and survey.
E Elimination of utilities.
P Primary surface search and rescue.
E Exploration of voids and spaces.
A Access by selected debris removal.
T Terminate by general debris removal.

12
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What piece of equipment found on PL’s is useful at this type of incident?

A

TIC (Thermal image camera).

13
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What should be used to identify areas that have already been searched and those that could potentially contain casualties?

A

Cordon tape.

14
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What should be done approximately every hour to help locate casualties?

A

All work should be shut down for a few minutes to listen for calls for help or other noises made by casualties such as tapping or knocking.

15
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What does NGO stand for?

A

Non-Government Organisation.