Collapsed Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the natural causes of collapse
A
Earthquake Hurricane Lightning Flooding Subsidence
2
Q
What are the human causes of collapse
A
Premises under renovation Accidental Impact Arson Terrorist Induced (vehicle/aeroplane impact) Accidental gas explosion
3
Q
Types of internal collapse are
A
Pancake Lean to Tent External 90 degree angle curtain fall inward/outward
4
Q
USAR capability consists of 5 modules on PM’s they are?
A
Module 1 - Structural collapse Module 2 - Major Transport Module 3 - Breaching and Breaking Module 4 - Multi purpose vehicle (MPV) Module 5 - Timber
5
Q
The 6 stages of rescue are?
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
