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| Structural and Scene Assessment - Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | |||
When search and rescue personnel arrive at the incident location, one of the first tasks will be to assess the extent and condition of the affected area. This process is termed ‘Structural Triage’ and would, typically, consist of a three-step process: |
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Identifying the concise location of all the affected buildings for reference. | ||
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A rapid visual assessment of the building or buildings within the affected area. | ||
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The identification of buildings that require more detailed assessment. | ||
| This assessment should determine the general structural condition, the probable occupancy and whether or not obvious access to the interior exists. During this assessment, the incident commander should ensure a plan of the general area that identifies each building is prepared. | |||
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| SOP_SSA001 | Scene and Structural Assessment |  |
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| SOP_SSA002 | Mapping Operations | |
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| SOP_SSA003 | Reporting and Recording Information | |
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| SOP_SSA004 | Structural Triage | |
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