High Rise Buildings

• Over 75 feet in height• Primary damage due to

non-structural hazards• Exterior fascia and trim

shedding– Thrown 1-1/2 times height

• Light structural damage• Outside LA - Heavy

damage

Soft 1st Floor

• 1st Story Parking• Large Windows• Large Open

Lobbies

Safety Considerations• Buddy system

– Work in pairs

• Personal hazards– Sharp objects– Dust– Falling Debris

• Safety Equipment – PPE’s– Helmet– Goggles– Dust mask– Gloves – Vest– Sturdy shoes– Optional:

• Knee Pads• Flashlight• Marking Device

– Chalk, felt marker, spray paint

Evacuation Plan

• Determine need• Communication• Pre-designated routes

– Alternatives

• Area of relocation– Free from hazard

• Accountability & information– Information is essential– Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk

• Determine need• Communication• Pre-designated routes

– Alternatives

• Area of relocation– Free from hazard

• Accountability & information– Information is essential– Avoid unnecessary duplication of effort and risk

VOIDS

Individual Voids

• We can pre-plan our own individual voids– Under desk– Under table– Against any large

stable object

Voids • Pancake voids– Weakening or destruction of bearing walls

Voids

• Lean-To Void (above)

• V-voids (below)

– Heavy furniture of materials concentrated near center of floors

Search Techniques

• Victim Location

• Size-up

• Information from bystanders

• Exit routes

Back-up Teams

• Rotate personnel• Consider

– Length of exposure– Fatigue

Search Methodology

• Call out• Systematic

– Bottom - up/Top - down

• Multi-story building

– Right side/Left side• Single floor

• Listen carefully– Tapping– Sounds of victims

Hailing Method

“We are Rescuers, make some noise”

Perimeter