1. SCT App B 1 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training Appendix B Survival Structural Collapse Technician Training 26Jan09

2. SCT App B 2 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training PERSONNEL SURVIVAL ISSUES

3. SCT App B 3 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training PRIORITIES Attitude Shelter Clothing Water Heat Source Travel Signaling Physical Considerations Food Survival Aids

4. SCT App B 4 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training ATTITUDE Who will survive? Control Panic Assess Situation Problem Resolution Pre-plan Reactions

5. SCT App B 5 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training SHELTER Weather Natural Hazards Topography Exposure Heat Source Critters Available Resources Creature Comforts

6. SCT App B 6 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training OUTERWEAR Layering Techniques Underwear Insulation Outer Shell Support Items Heat Gloves Neck Gator Hood, etc..

7. SCT App B 7 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training WATER Rainwater Snow/ice Tropic/Swamp Salt Water Arid Land Solar Still Purification

8. SCT App B 8 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training HEAT SOURCE Matches Liquid Fuel Litter/Limbs Fire Size Fire Placement Environmental Impacts

9. SCT App B 9 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training TRAVEL Stay Put Changing Location Energy Consumption Evacuation Planning Orienting Techniques

10. SCT App B 10 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training SIGNALING Mirrors Fires Sound Ground Markers

11. SCT App B 11 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS Hypothermia High Altitude Frostbite Sun Exposure

12. SCT App B 12 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training FOOD Rations Catch of the Day Snacks

13. SCT App B 13 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training ESSENTIALS ESSENTIALS Items Essential for Survival: Water & emergency food Map Compass Flashlight/headlamp Extra Clothing Sunglasses First Aid Supplies Knife Waterproof Matches Toilet Paper Whistle Emergency Space Blanket 50’ of Nylon Cord 6’ x 6’ Sheeting Wet Wipes

14. SCT App B 14 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training ESSENTIALS Other Items to Consider: Sun Screen Bactine Insect Repellent Medications (pain & antihistamine) Signal Mirror Water Purification Filter Mole Skin Eye Drops Prescription Glasses or Magnifying Glass Plastic Trash Bags

15. SCT App B 15 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Structural Collapse Technician Training THE RULE of THREES of SURVIVAL You may die in: 3 Minutes w/out Air 3 Hours w/out Shelter 3 Days w/out Water 3 Weeks w/out Food