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1
Q

2 causes of building collapse?

A

Natural

Human

2
Q

What are the types of (natural or human) building collapse?

A

Internal
External
Total

3
Q

What are the 5 prime mover USAR modules

A
1 Structural collapse
2 Major transport
3 Breaching and breaking
4 Multi purpose vehicle
5 Timber
4
Q

What are the 6 stages of rescue from a collapsed building?

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