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+=====C-13 Technical Rescue Operations - Structural Collapse======
+===Emergency Manual===
+==Date Revised: 09/19/2021==
+<sub>Last Modified: ~~LASTMOD~~ </sub>
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+**Policy/Procedure**
+**PURPOSE**
+The purpose of this procedure is to establish guidelines for the response of fire department personnel and equipment to structural collapse incidents. Structural collapse operations present a significant danger to fire department personnel; the safe and effective management of these operations require special considerations. This guideline identifies some of the critical issues which must be included in managing these incidents.
+**TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS**
+Structural collapse incidents could present the incident commander and rescue teams with multiple issues, including but not limited to; limited victim information, extended operational periods, overwhelming chaos and limited and/or delayed specialized equipment and trained rescue personnel. A strong COMMAND presence is required from the onset to maintain efficient and effective organization and safe operations. Consider designating a primary and secondary STAGING AREA upon arrival.
+Due to the inherent dangers associated with these operations, Toledo Fire and Rescue’s Risk Management Profile shall be applied to all structural collapse operations and shall be continuously re-assessed throughout the incident. A phased approach to structural collapse operations which include; **Arrival**, **Pre-entry** operations, **Entry** operations, and **Termination**, can be utilized to safely and effectively mitigate these high-risk / low-frequency events.
+**UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL ANY PERSONNEL OTHER THAN THE ON-DUTY RESPONDING TECHNICAL RESCUE COMPANIES ENTER THE STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE.**
+**1.** Establish command and provide an initial size-up.
+**2.** Request the response of the Technical Rescue Team through Fire Dispatch.
+**3.** Establish collapse zones, minimum of 1.5 times the structures height.
+**4.** Conduct air monitoring of the area. **Request all utilities to respond through Fire Dispatch.** Consider the air monitoring of adjacent structures.
+**5.** Establish separate staging areas for emergency apparatus and for EMS transport units.
+**6.** Perform triage for all self-extricated victims.
+**7.** Attempt to obtain the number of victims and their possible location within the structure.
+**8.** Consider the evacuation of adjacent structures.
+**9.** Non-entry methods of rescue may be considered, such as lowering a portable ladder, utilizing a pike pole to pull a victim, or by means of extending a rope to a victim. In complete collapse incidents first responders may consider surface rescue/recovery of victims.
+**10.** Assist the Technical Rescue Team with the staging of equipment as directed.
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+//First arriving Technical Rescue Unit that is staffed with a Technical Rescue Qualified Team Leader should be assigned Rescue Sector.//
+//**Rescue Sector responsibilities include:**//
+• Assuming technical rescue operations control.
+• Identifying hazards and critical factors.
+• Developing a rescue plan and back-up plan.
+• Communicating with and directing resources assigned to Rescue Sector.
+• Informing Command of conditions, actions, and needs during all phases of the rescue operation.
+**Technical Rescue Team personnel refer to Standard Operating Guidelines for Structural Collapse.**
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+See Also:
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