Chapter 2 - Extrication Incident Management Flashcards
Success in an extrication operation is defined by ________?
How effectively it was conducted and how safely it was conducted.
Each of the following components in important to incident safety during extrication operations.
> Training
Operational assignments
Medical branch/group
Rehabilitation station
Mitigation of potential hazards at the extricaiton scene
Appointment of Incident Safety Officer
Effective personnel accountability system.
Most of the common hazards that rescuers may encounter during and extrication operation are?
> Vehicular traffic
Downed electrical power lines
Leaking vehicle fluids
Leaking flammable gas lines
Broken water mains or sanitary sewer lines
Uncontrolled release of toxic and corrosive hazardous materials
On large incidents, the IC should delagete that authority to a safety officer whose only responsibility during the incident is to __________?
Observe the operation and make sure that it is conducted in the safest possible manner.
The major responsibilities of the incident commander (IC) are ________?
Making decisions and managing resources.
What is the appropriate size of landing zones?
The unobstructed open area should be at least 70ft x 70ft during the daytime and 100ft x 100ft at night, with no more than a 2% slope.
The ______________ identifies the type of traffic control devices that should be used to establish areas and incident scenes as well the methods for deploying these devices.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
The cone taper at an incident should be of what size?
The taper should be at least 50ft long except on 4 lane roads with speed limits 55 mph or higher where the taper should be at least 100 ft long.
What is the minimum number of cones in a taper?
A minimum of 6 cones or reflective devices should be used.
The most common method of organizing a rescue scene is to ________?
Establish 3 operating zones, commonly labeled “Restricted,” “Limited access,” and “Support.”
The key to a successful evacuation is ___________?
Pre-incident planning
The primary hazard at most accidents is__________?
The potential for fires though there are other hazards as well.
The objectives of terminating an incident are to ______?
Restore the scene to as near normal as possible, make it safe for people to occupy, and make it safe for vehicles to drive through.
Following an incident, all responding emergency vehicles must be restored to full operational readiness, a process that should include all of the following:
> Reservicing the apparatus’ and equipment fuel and agent tanks.
Cleaning tools and equipment.
Conducting post incident inspections, maintenance, and operational checks of the tools and equipment.
Repairing or replacing damaged or expended tools and equipment.
Replacing expended extrication and medical materials.
