RCR Flashcards
Highlight what PPRR stands for
Prevention-safe driving , including the response to call outs
Preparedness- Training in techniques and RCR processes
- Inspection and testing of rescue equipment
-Maintaining skills through training
Response-Attending the scene, liaison with HMA, combat agencies and support agencies.
- Maintaining a clear and safe work area
- Fire and hazard protection
- Stabilisation of vehicles and structure before entry, performing and assisting with emergency care, providing primary entry for paramedics and performing or assisting with casualty removal and transfer.
Recovery- Participating in debriefings
- Site clean-up
- Make up equipment back to operationally ready.
what is a HMA, who is the HMA at a RCR incident and what role does the FRS fill at a RCR incident?
A HMA is the hazard management agency with the legislative responsibility or specialist knowledge,expertise and resources needed to manage an incident, in the case of RCR this is WAPOL.
FRS fills the role of a combat agency and is responsible for
- firefighting suppression
- provide physical human resources
- provide HAZMAT management
- Assist with rescue of trapped victims
- Provide support and assistance as required.
what does the acronym B.A.C.K stand for?
Broad Base- Broad firm footing
Alignment- Keep spine in its normal curvature shoulders back
Close and contract- Get body close to weight to spread lift across you bodies muscles and contract core to provide stability
Knees- when shifting bend your knees to make use of strong leg muscles
list the eight stages of Rescue Operations
Preparation- Training, maintaining equipment, familiar with SOPs
Response- Safe travel to scene, approach, siting vehicle
Incident Management- Scene assessment, rescue zone, scene safety
Gaining access- Stabilisation, can it be made quickly, through door/window or removal of a section of the vehicle body
Emergency care- reassurance , immobilisation of injuries, treatment, oxygen therapy.
Disentanglement- disassembly, distortion, displacement, severance
Removal and transfer- maintain spinal alignment, minimal body twist
Termination- final check of wreckage, removal of debris, clean up, reports, operational debriefs, critical incident stress debriefing.
when are checks carried out on rescue equipment?
daily checks at the start of each shift to ensure equipment is present and serviceable. weekly checks are performed on fridays, on receipt and after use to ensure equipment is clean serviceable and free from defects
what is the primary role of DFES at an RCR incident
DFES is a Combat Agency
What specific items of PPC should be worn to reduce the risk of injury at a RCR incident?
L1 helmet L1 tunic Safety glasses/goggles L2 boots L2 over trousers P2 dust mask L1 gloves with purple nitrile gloves underneath Hearing protection
How can crews be protected when attending an RCR incident?
Park pump in the fend off position to protect scene from oncoming traffic
Set up road sign and cones
Use of e-flares at night
what specific item of PPC should be worn when managing glass
P2 or higher level dust mask
In RCR what is the aim of stabilisation?
to prevent movement of the vehicle that could effect the casualty potentially making injuries worse.
To prevent the vehicle from moving or rolling injuring crew members
describe the term peel and peek
peeling back plastic panelling and looking for SRS and pyrotechnic charges for airbags curtains and seatbelt pre-tensioners
what precautions need to be taken when deployed airbags are encountered
be aware that some SRS systems may have a secondary stage that could still be charged.
what items found in the glass management kit can be used to further protect a casualty from further injury
hard protection
Soft protection
Particle masks
Plastic coverall sheeting
what are 4 likely regions of a car where SRS, pyrotechnic or rollover protection systems devices could be located?
Steering wheel A pillar Foot well B pillar Beside seat belt buckles passenger side dash
list two actions by a rescuer that can trigger an SRS system
Cutting a control module
Cutting a pyrotechnic charge
Distortion of an area around an SRS device activating its trigger
