Rescue Support Systems Overview

Study Notes

Rescue Support Systems (RSS)

Designed for rescue scenarios involving collapse, containment, or stabilization.
Applicable in situations like vehicle extrication, building collapse, structural containment, industrial entrapment, and excavation collapse.
Intended to be used alone or in conjunction with wood cribbing or other support devices.
Modular design allows for system expansion based on specific incident needs.
The system is commonly referred to as "Paratechs" or struts.
Primarily used for vehicle stabilization in entrapment incidents by the District.

Acme Thread Strut

Comprises various sizes of extendable struts, end plates, and extensions.
Features a 2 1/2" diameter aluminum alloy inner movable acme threaded shaft and a 3" diameter aluminum alloy outer tube.
Allows extension either manually or via pneumatic pressure sources (air, carbon dioxide, nitrogen).
Designed for "soft" placement, enabling sensitive positioning and locking at infinite extended positions.
Acme threaded nut moves with the inner shaft and can be manually secured against the outer tube to lock the strut.
Capable of locking at any desired point for gentle yet secure support, minimizing shock and load displacement.
Axial crush strength exceeds 67,000 pounds, providing robust support.
Operates effectively in the Strut Cup; recommended for stabilization in hard-to-access heights.
Strut must be securely fastened with the Lock Pin, ensuring reliability in support.
Illustration accompanies the strut's components, detailing the Lock Pin, Screw End, Strut Cup, Solid End, and operation.

Description

Explore the key features and applications of Rescue Support Systems (RSS) designed for various rescue scenarios. This quiz covers the modular design and usage of systems like 'Paratechs' in incidents such as vehicle extrication and building collapses. Test your knowledge of critical rescue operations with this informative quiz.