Collapsed Structures Rescue Course – Light Level

LESSON 4 EVALUATION
KEY

NAME______________________________ DATE__________________

(Value of each correct response is 5 points)

1. Define search and location:

Application of techniques and procedures aimed at obtaining responses or

indications of the existence of victims in voids within the collapsed structure

2. Complete the Diagram of the Composition of a Search and Location

Team:

Rescuer 1 Rescuer 2 Rescuer 3 Rescuer 4

LEADER

3. List 3 types of materials required by a search team:

Complete Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

First Aid Kit _________
Minimum personal equipment to operate without assistance for at least 24 hours
Marking materials_________________________________________

4. Write the meaning of the following markings:

L–4 D–3
D-2

1 2 3 4

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1. 2 live victims 7 meters in that direction

2 . 4 live victims
3. 3 dead victims in that direction
4. 2 dead victims recovered in that direction

5. Identify the sides of the following structure:

SIDE 3

SIDE 2 SIDE 4

SIDE 1
Entrance
Street

6. Explain at least 2 steps to be followed for search and location using

the parallel pattern:
Once the search area has been selected, Rescuers are placed in a line with an initial
separation of 1.5 meters between them. The Leader is always last so he may see all of
them._____________________________________
The Leader asks for silence out loud or using a megaphone: “TOTAL SILENCE, THE
SEARCH BEGINS”._____________________________________________________

7. Mention 5 recommendations to be followed during the patient

communication and contact process:

Do not make inappropriate or unsuitable comments

Be positive in your comments
Inform him in case you have the leave even for short periods of time
Provide cover to the extent possible
Inform him of the progress of the rescue operation

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