MVA

Question 1

Treat all vehicles as having active?

Answer 1

supplemental restraint systems (SRS)

Question 2

Who has the final say on how the
extrication is executed.

Answer 2

The Extrication Group Leader and the IC

Question 3

What radius should be searched around the scene on all
MVAs.

Answer 3

200 feet

Question 4

What is the minimum requirement PPE on MVA?

Answer 4

Full turnout gear, helmet, eye protection, and Traffic Vests

Question 5

Minimum stabilization requires all vehicles to be_______

Answer 5

in park, parking
brake engaged, and ignition secured

Question 6

Consult with law enforcement prior to disconnecting the _______ when patients have been extricated and no hazard exists.
This may have an impact on the investigation

Answer 6

12V system

Question 7

Stabilization during extrication
should include?

Answer 7

chocking wheels, utilization of step chocks for a base,
and placing vehicle stabilization struts for all vehicles not resting on
their normal wheelbase

Question 8

Prior to beginning vehicle extrication, you should

Answer 8

Cut/disconnect the battery and peek and peel

Question 9

What can be established if necessary on MVA’s?

Answer 9

EMS Branch, Suppression Group and Extrication Group

Question 10

If you have the following, a Rescue Company should be called as early as
possible:

Answer 10

More than one patient requiring extrication

More than one vehicle requiring extrication or stabilization

Commercial vehicle requiring extrication

Any over-the-embankment MVA requiring rope and mechanical advantage stabilization or extrication from scene

Any MVA requiring vehicles be lifted

Any prolonged extrication > 15 minutes extrication time