MVA & Industrial Extrication

Question 1

minimum 50’ circle containing hot, warm & cold zones; clear of bystanders, media & non-essential personnel

Answer 1

action circle

Question 2

30’ action circle beyond warm zone, clear of bystanders, media & nonessential personnel

Answer 2

Cold zone

Question 3

A list of Ladders designated as Extrication Trucks will be provided to ____________ & updated by TRT command

Answer 3

OEC shift Supervisor

Question 4

minimum 10’ action circle around vehicles involved in accident. All PPE WILL be worn when extrication tools are in operation

Answer 4

HOT zone

Question 5

combination of Engine, ladder truck & TRT working together to extricate trapped victims

Answer 5

Rescue team

Question 6

Warm Zone is the 10’ action circle beyond hot zone where ___________ should be located and other equipment staged

Answer 6

Extrication power unit

Question 7

Following dispatch with possible entrapment

Answer 7

1. required EMS units
2. closest Engine
3. Closest Extrication truck
4. Closest TRT
5. Pager notification of Safety Officer(s)

Remember DC is not dispatched as of time this GL written

Question 8

EMS personnel should stage backboards and other needed equipment where until completion of extrication

Answer 8

Warm Zone

Question 9

Who should inform the IC if additional EMS units will be needed according to the GL.

Answer 9

EMS Supervisor

Question 10

First arriving units shall make sure scene is safe (power lines, fuel spills, gas lines) and should notify OEC of add’l resources / agencies needed. Should also ….

Answer 10

determine # of Pts and extent of injuries then give sit-rep to all incoming companies

Question 11

Due to the need for proper documentation, ALL efforts to extricate deceased victims shall be coordinated with ____________ & _______. Scene should be preserved as much as possible, and no attempt to extricate a deceased victim should be initiated until LE’s investigation is complete.

Answer 11

Law enforcement personnel & ME’s Office

Question 12

If Pt trapped inside a vehicle or atmosphere that may become flammable a FF in full PPE shall man a _____________ for protection of victim and rescuers in case of flash

Answer 12

Dry Chemical extinguisher

Question 13

IC should be located in a position to BOTH:

Answer 13

1. monitor rescue

2. coordinate with EMS Sup.

Question 14

Hydraulic rescue systems shall be started ASAP after arriving at scene to allow for warm-up time of ————. Place pump at corner of vehicle and 1 member of crew should stay with pump as ____________ and shut control valves when changing tools or a hose fails.

Answer 14

45 seconds

Safety Watch

Question 15

Units should be started in ____________ position to allow for hook-up of tools ASAP. Tools should be hooked up in _____________ connection and used one at a time to maximize efficiency & capacity

Answer 15

*** open and dump

*** parallel

Question 16

Because most extrications can be performed with Spreader and Cutter, ______________ should be hooked up 1st

Answer 16

Spreader

Question 17

_______________ should be carried in Off position and rest of unit ready to go for starting. Remember to turn it back “ON” so extrication is not delayed

Answer 17

Fuel Shut-off valve

Question 18

______________ should be done before use of hydraulic rescue equipment. Should be accomplished with _________ or __________ in at least 4 points for a stable work platfform

Answer 18

Vehicle stabilization;

step-chocks or wood cribbing

Question 19

4 Steps taken if extrication tools out of service for repair

Answer 19

1. Co. officers shall notify OEC
2. Co. officer shall complete FORM 12 and notify extrication tool office
3. OEC shall temp. remove unit from Extrication truck running cycle
4. When system is operational, Co. officer shall contact OEC to be placed back on running scehdule