Collapse Operations

Question 1

FDNY Collapse Rescue Plan

Answer 1

1. Reconnaissance (also shut down utilities)
2. Accounting for and removal of the surface victims
3. Search of the voids
4. Selected debris removal and tunneling
5. General debris removal

Question 2

Dunn’s Collapse Rescue Plan

Answer 2

1. Secure the Area
2. Survey the site of the collapse
3. Shut off all utilities
4. Search for and remove surface victims first
5. Search all voids and spaces created by the collapse structure
6. Take a time out
7. Tunnel and trench to buried and trapped victims
8. General rubble removal

Question 3

Engine Company Responsibilities

Answer 3

1st Engine - Water Supply, Stretch sufficient 2-1/2” hose to cover entire site, consider stretching 3-1/2” for T/L, remain together unless ordered by the IC
2nd Engine - Ensure 3-1/2” supply line stretched to TL, assist 1st Engine, CFR-D duties
3rd and subsequent arriving Engines - Additional lines, Water Supply, CFR-D, and removal of lightly buried victims

Question 4

Priority of Engine Operations

Answer 4

1. Extinguish active fire in affected building AND surrounding debris
2. Protect exposures
3. Extinguish burning vehicles w/in the “VICINITY of the collapse”
4. If no fire, then stretch 2-1/2” to cover operation and 3-1/2” for TL

Question 5

Ladder Company Responsibilities

Answer 5

1st Ladder - Scene Survey, Hazard Assessment and Control, Remove surface victims, perform preliminary void search
2nd Ladder - Immediately begin process of controlling utilities (Gas, Water, Electric), Assist with life safety
3rd and subsequent arriving Ladders - Search additional voids, Assist with utilities, Debris removal, Cut timbers, and Assist with victim removal

Question 6

10-60

Answer 6

-Transmitted for collapse conditions requiring extensive rescue or search

Question 7

Emergency Signaling System at Collapse Operations

Answer 7

• 1 Long Blast (3 seconds) = Cease Operations/All Quiet (1 word - “STOP”)
• 1 Long and 1 Short Blast = Resume Operations (2 words)
• 3 Short Blasts (1 second each) = Evacuate the area (3 words - “GET OUT NOW”)

Question 8

Search Markings

Answer 8

• Single slash with Unit ID ( / ) = Operations in progress
• Second crossing slash ( X ) = Personnel has exited the area
• Markings are 2’ x 2’ and of lime yellow color
• Top quadrant = Date and time the company left the area
• Right side of quadrant = hazards w/in the space
• Bottom of quadrant = number of live AND/OR dead victims still inside

Question 9

Victim Location Marking System

Answer 9

• Large V, 2’ (feet) in height = Location of known or potential victim
• Circle painted around V = Location of a potential victim confirmed
• Horizontal line through V = confirmed victim deceased
• Vertical line painted through the Confirmed Victim mark = Victim Removed