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Overall Mix Flashcards

1
Q

Where should the first fire appliance at a RTC be positioned?

A

25m from incident in affected lane to fend off traffic

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2
Q

Where should cones be positioned at a RTC?

A

In a straight line
25m away if <30mph road
75m away 40-60mph road

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3
Q

What should you be aware of at an RTC to help with scene preservation?

A

Tyre indicators
Seatbelts
Moving and removing items
Any action that impacts scene preservation needs to be logged

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4
Q

How do we ensure crew safety at an RTC?

A 
PPE
Dismount on correct side of appliance
Use lighting
Warning signs
Coning off
Stay within coned area
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5
Q

What are the cordons at an RTC?

A

Inner - 2m around vehicle

Outer - 5m

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6
Q

What roles maybe prepanned at a RTC?

A 
Incident commander
Casualty carer
Stabilization team
Tool operator
Tool staging area
Extrication method
Debris dump
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7
Q

What are the 7 stages of rescue?

A 
Safety and scene assessment
Stabilization and initial access
Glass management and tool preparation
Space creation
Full access
Immobilisation and extrication
Evaluateion
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8
Q

What are the words of command when using the holigan tool?

A

Hit
Drive
Stop

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9
Q

What are the main objectives of stabilization?

A

Safely immobilise the vehicle
Create a solid platform for rescuers to work on
Prevent further injury to casualty

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10
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Why do you need to check stabilization throughout the incident?

A

Chocks may get kicked

Suspension gets lighter as causalitys/parts are removed

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11
Q

Explain immediately, rapid and urgently rescues

A

Immediately - carry out life saving actions
Rapid - medical needs of causality require extrication in the quickest time possible
Urgent - fully controlled and resources extrication

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12
Q

When might an emergency extrication route be used?

A

Casualty shows no signs of life
Sudden deterioration in causality condition
Dangers present eg fire

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13
Q

What are you 3 options when managing glass?

A

Controlled breakage
Controlled removed
Leave in place

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14
Q

What materials behave differently to steel?

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Aluminium

Carbon fibre

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15
Q

What is a passive system?

A

A safety system in place prior to a collision

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16
Q

What is an active system?

A

A safety system that activates after a collision

17
Q

What are the main components of an air bag system?

A

Crash sensors
Inflator
Air bag

18
Q

What should happen to car key?

A

5m away

Give to IC

19
Q

How should you disconnect a battery?

A

Negative side then postitive side

20
Q

What PPE should be worn/considered at an RTC?

A 
Full fire kit
Visor
High vis vest
Blue nitrile gloves
Dust masks
Ear defenders
21
Q

What methods may you use to create space

A 
Roof removal
Roof flap 
Roof fold
Third door creation
Open door
Remove door
Dashboard roll
Dashboard fold
Tenting
B post lift
22
Q

Name 5 passive safety systems

A 
Power steering
ABS
Traction control
Moving headlights
Crash avoidance systems
23
Q

Name 4 active safety systems

A

Airbags
Side impact bars
Seat belt pre tensioners
Active headrests

24
Q

How do you stabilize a LGV?

A

Vehicle
Cab
Load

25
Q

If going under a vehicle what must you do?

A

Create a safety cell

26
Q

What are the hazards of an electric car?

A 
High voltage
Lithium batteries
Explosion risk
Toxic fumes 
Unexpected movement of vehicle
High voltage fuel cell wires
Caustic/corrosive materials
27
Q

What weight can the lifting bags carry?

A

12 and 20T

28
Q

What pressure should you inflate a lifting bag

A

7-8Bar

29
Q

How may you identify a alternative fuel vehicle?

A 
Driver/Passenger
Vehicle markings
MDT
Fuel cap
Orange cabling
30
Q

What is the maximum weight can a turfer can pull

A

1.6T

31
Q

If a vehicle is on fire but the tank is not involved what should you do?

A

Protect tank from fire and heat

Extinguish fire

32
Q

What are the hazards of compressed/liquid gases?

A 
Extreme cold
Explosion
Highly flammable atomsphere
Fire, heat and smoke
Irrespirable atomsphere
Pressurized systems

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