TC 3-37.51 — Urban Search And Rescue
TC 3-37.51 governs urban search and rescue operations, including rope, confined space, trench, structural collapse, vehicle, and machinery rescues.
- Publication number: TC 3-37.51
- Title: URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE
- Date: 08/25/2020
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-37.51 includes common core capabilities and technical training information for rope, confined space, trench, structural collapse, vehicle, and machinery rescues. It requires safety checks for rope rescue systems and phased approaches for trench rescue operations.
Topics covered
- Personal protective equipment
- Incident command systems
- Rope rescue systems
- Confined space rescue
- Trench rescue operations
- Structural collapse rescue
- Vehicle rescue
- Machinery rescue
Questions and answers
When must a rope rescue system be safety checked?
Each rope rescue system must be safety checked prior to operation. (paragraph 2-4)
What is a Prusik hitch used for?
A Prusik hitch is used for hauling, ascending, and self-rescue. (paragraph 1-20)
How far from a trench collapse area must the hazard zone perimeter be established?
Establishing a hazard zone perimeter 50 feet from the collapse area. (paragraph 4-10)
What must be done before removing vehicle glass during extrication?
Cover the victim prior to removing glass. (paragraph 6-10)
What is the maximum acetylene pressure for an oxygen acetylene torch?
Never set acetylene above 15-pounds per square inch. (paragraph 5-20)