Overall Mix Flashcards
Where should the first fire appliance at a RTC be positioned?
25m from incident in affected lane to fend off traffic
Where should cones be positioned at a RTC?
In a straight line
25m away if <30mph road
75m away 40-60mph road
What should you be aware of at an RTC to help with scene preservation?
Tyre indicators
Seatbelts
Moving and removing items
Any action that impacts scene preservation needs to be logged
How do we ensure crew safety at an RTC?
PPE Dismount on correct side of appliance Use lighting Warning signs Coning off Stay within coned area
What are the cordons at an RTC?
Inner - 2m around vehicle
Outer - 5m
What roles maybe prepanned at a RTC?
Incident commander Casualty carer Stabilization team Tool operator Tool staging area Extrication method Debris dump
What are the 7 stages of rescue?
Safety and scene assessment Stabilization and initial access Glass management and tool preparation Space creation Full access Immobilisation and extrication Evaluateion
What are the words of command when using the holigan tool?
Hit
Drive
Stop
What are the main objectives of stabilization?
Safely immobilise the vehicle
Create a solid platform for rescuers to work on
Prevent further injury to casualty
Why do you need to check stabilization throughout the incident?
Chocks may get kicked
Suspension gets lighter as causalitys/parts are removed
Explain immediately, rapid and urgently rescues
Immediately - carry out life saving actions
Rapid - medical needs of causality require extrication in the quickest time possible
Urgent - fully controlled and resources extrication
When might an emergency extrication route be used?
Casualty shows no signs of life
Sudden deterioration in causality condition
Dangers present eg fire
What are you 3 options when managing glass?
Controlled breakage
Controlled removed
Leave in place
What materials behave differently to steel?
Aluminium
Carbon fibre
What is a passive system?
A safety system in place prior to a collision
What is an active system?
A safety system that activates after a collision
What are the main components of an air bag system?
Crash sensors
Inflator
Air bag
What should happen to car key?
5m away
Give to IC
How should you disconnect a battery?
Negative side then postitive side
What PPE should be worn/considered at an RTC?
Full fire kit Visor High vis vest Blue nitrile gloves Dust masks Ear defenders
What methods may you use to create space
Roof removal Roof flap Roof fold Third door creation Open door Remove door Dashboard roll Dashboard fold Tenting B post lift
Name 5 passive safety systems
Power steering ABS Traction control Moving headlights Crash avoidance systems
Name 4 active safety systems
Airbags
Side impact bars
Seat belt pre tensioners
Active headrests
How do you stabilize a LGV?
Vehicle
Cab
Load
If going under a vehicle what must you do?
Create a safety cell
What are the hazards of an electric car?
High voltage Lithium batteries Explosion risk Toxic fumes Unexpected movement of vehicle High voltage fuel cell wires Caustic/corrosive materials
What weight can the lifting bags carry?
12 and 20T
What pressure should you inflate a lifting bag
7-8Bar
How may you identify a alternative fuel vehicle?
Driver/Passenger Vehicle markings MDT Fuel cap Orange cabling
What is the maximum weight can a turfer can pull
1.6T
If a vehicle is on fire but the tank is not involved what should you do?
Protect tank from fire and heat
Extinguish fire
What are the hazards of compressed/liquid gases?
Extreme cold Explosion Highly flammable atomsphere Fire, heat and smoke Irrespirable atomsphere Pressurized systems
