Procedures

Question 1

What are the two phases implemented at an RTC

Answer 1

Arrival and preparation

Rescue from the vehicle

Question 2

What are the two safety cordons at an RTC incident

Answer 2

Inner circle…2 metres

Outer circle…5 metres

Question 3

What must be worn at an RTC

Answer 3

Full PPE and Reflective jerkin

Question 4

What vehicle hazards might a firefighter encounter at an RTC?

Answer 4

Vehicle content
Fuel
Stability of vehicle
Flouroelastomers-produce hydrochloric acid under heat
Sharp metal and glass
Alloys or hot metal
Carbon fibre -can shatter producing small fibres
Plasics- production of toxic smoke
Projectiles
Electric and battery acids
Malicious acts designed to cause damage
Tailgate and tipping mechanisms

Question 5

How many stages of stabilisation are there?

Answer 5

Two

Question 6

What is phase 1 stabilisation?

Answer 6

The minimum points of contact.

5 points of contact.

Question 7

What is phase 2 stabilisation

Answer 7

9 points of stabilisation.

Question 8

What might need to be done before disconnection of the vehicle battery?

Answer 8

Lower all windows
Move seats
Operate sun or convertible roofs
Use any other ancillary equipment

Question 9

Which battery terminal should be disconnected first?

Answer 9

Negative

Question 10

How would you identify the negative battery lead

Answer 10

It’s usually black or braided

Question 11

What might happen if the battery lead is allowed to reconnect?

Answer 11

Deployment of SRS devices.

Question 12

What are the main types of glass encountered in vehicles?

Answer 12

Laminated
Perspex
Toughened

Question 13

What is unique about laminated glass when it is broken

Answer 13

It is normally held together in one piece due to its plastic inner layer

Question 14

What is one of the main hazards associated with laminated glass?

Answer 14

Dust

Question 15

What will happen to toughened glass when broken

Answer 15

It will shatter into thousands of pieces

Question 16

What are the main types of seal fixing glass to the vehicle

Answer 16

Rubber seal (usually h shaped)

Bonded (glued directly on)

Hinged (found on the rear quarter of some cars)

Sliding

Question 17

What is the operating pressure of the holmatro combi tool

Answer 17

720 bar

Question 18

What is the cutting force of the holmatro

Answer 18

29 tonnes

Question 19

What is the aim of space creation

Answer 19

To make the hole fit the casualty, not the casualty fit the hole

Question 20

When working with cutting tools, firefighters should try and work in groups of …

Answer 20

2

Question 21

The operator should rotate after a maximum of … to … cuts

Answer 21

Two to three cuts, to maximise crew efficiency and reduce operator fatigue

Question 22

Where would you find the sill

Answer 22

Along the bottom of the vehicle. This is one of the strongest parts of the vehicle

Question 23

Do the bumpers provide any support

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What is the name of the gaps where the vehicles doors shut against the bodywork

Answer 24

Shut lines

Question 25

What are the two methods of extrication?

Answer 25

Immediate

Controlled

Question 26

When might a casualty need to be released immediately

Answer 26

They have a medical requirement

The vehicle might be alight

The vehicle might be submerged in water

There is a toxic atmosphere

There is a hazardous material present

The police have directed so

Question 27

What is a controlled release?

Answer 27

The casualty is trapped but in a stable condition

Question 28

The likelihood that prompt medical attention may prevent the death of a casualty who has suffered a traumatic injury is within the first hour. This is referred to as….

Answer 28

The golden hour