Road Crash Rescue Flashcards

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What are the primary agency’s at an RCR and their responsibilities

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ACTF&R:

Primary rescue agency

Patient extrication

Fire fighting

Emergency Act 2004

AFP:

Overall scene management

Accident investigation

Coronial investigation

Crowd control

Traffic control

ACTAS:

All aspects of patient care

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What are some support agencies at RCR and their responsibilities

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Support organisation include ActewAGL, Telstra, Road maintenance and more. These organisations restore essential services affected by the event.

They provide support functions such as welfare, medical and health, transport, communications, engineering and more to all participants as part of the tactical response.

They command their own resources, provide reports to incident control, agency command or emergency coordinator and their parent organisations.

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What are the two main types of car construction

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Cab on chassis

Generally found in commercial application and some leisure vehicles. Has frame consisting of two beams and crossmembers which make the major structural component providing most of the strength.

Monocoque

Most common vehicle construction. Body components are welded together in place to form a shell providing strength to the car. Some sections are made stronger than others. Crumple zone in the front will absorb force to lessen impact. Floor sill is stronger to resist movement to protect passenger.

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What are the main compartments of a vehicle

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Passenger Compartment:

Is where people sit and where firefighter will generally need to gain access.

Engine Compartment:

Could be in the front, centre or rear and needs to be located to access the battery when ignition sources are being eliminated.

Luggage Compartment:

Usually located opposite to the engine compartment. Can sometimes provide additional access.

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5
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How can you determine a gas powered vehicle

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Will have red diamond in centre of rego plate with letter LPG or CNG.

May have 2 external filler points.

Toggle switch on dash.

Spare tyre may be mouted elsewhere as the wheel well may be used for gas cylinder.

Compliance plate under bonnet.

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What does SRS refer to and how can it be handle at RCR incidents

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Supplementary restraint systems refers to air bags in various locations, seat belt pre tensioners, shock absorbing steering wheel, padded dash and more.

The main hazard for firefighters are airbags which can be managed by:

Identify SRS indicators.

Notify crews on scene that SRS is fitted.

Commence deactivation procedure, disconnect battery.

Fit the SECUNET device to the steering wheel.

(Peel and Peek) Remove any trims prior to extrication.

DO NOT cut airbag components.

Never assume an airbag is safe if it has deployed.

Prior to deactivation ensure 30/60/30 safety zone. Driver/Passenger/Sides.

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What are the 8 Stages of rescue

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PRIGEDRT

Preparation

Response

Incident management

Gaining access

Emergency care

Disentanglement

Removal and Transfer

Termination

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RCR circles and size

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Action circle - immediately around vehicle, 3m.

Inner circle - 2 to 5m.

Outer circle - around 30m.

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Describe the fend off position and why we use it

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Fend off position is to park before the incident leaving room for ACTAS at an angle and slightly into the other lane.

This position should protect the incident scene and rescue crews.

Allows easy access to equipment.

Maximise use of onboard lighting.

Slow traffic with the added use on cones and bollards.

In the case of vehicle collision into fire appliance will direct the car away from the scene.

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Potential hazards an RCR

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Safety of the scene

Crowd control

Electrical

Traffic

Hazardous materials

Biological hazards

Leaking fuel

Stabilisation

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4 methods of disentanglement

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Disassembly :

involves removal of nuts, bolts and other fasteners that hold equipment together.

Distortion :

Movement of equipment, debris or other obstruction.

Displacement:

Complete removal of equipment or debris from vehicles or structures involved.

Severance :

Cutting of debris or equipment so it can be removed.

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Hygiene precautions prior, during, after.

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Prior:

Wash hands

Wear PPC/PPE

During:

Use nitrile gloves when touching casualty

Wear PPC/PPE

After:

Wash hands

Bag and tag clothing for cleaning or disposal.

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What to record in your blue books

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All crew are advised to make their own notes such as:

Incident number.

Date, time and location.

Weather conditions upon arrival to scene.

Position of and details of the vehicle.

Position of, names and injuries of persons involved.

Position of seat belts, ignition, lights, gear selection etc.

Comments made by occupants.

Don’t question them in relation to accident.

Actions taken at scene.

Other relevant or unusual information.

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14
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How can you contact peer support

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Peer support officer is available 24/7 by phone.

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15
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Types of rescue equipment

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Mechanical hydraulic equipment

Hand operated hydraulic equipment

Hand tools and associated equipment

Battery operated tools

Air tools

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16
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Main hydraulic equipment

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Hydraulic pump

Cutting tools

Spreading tools

Hydraulic rams

15m Hydraulic hoses

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Hand tools

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Socket set

Spanner set

Cold chisels

Claw hammer

Lump hammer

Seat belt cutter

Bolt cutters

Pinch bar

Screwdriver set

Saws

Crow bar

Halligan tool

Stanley knife

Centre punch

18
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PPE worn to RCR

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Minimum Level E gear with goggles and P2 mask.

Advised to wear overpants and hearing protection.

May need to wear more PPE as situation develops.

Fire = BA

HazMat = Splashsuit

19
Q

Methods of gaining access to casualty’s

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Through the doors

Through the window

By compromising the body of the vehicle

20
Q

Hydraulic equipment capabilities

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Spreader:

  1. 5t spreading
  2. 7t squeezing

Cutter:

69.34t cutting

Pump:

Holds 3.5L uses 2.7L

Ram:

Piston 1 - 24.47t

Piston 2 - 12.24t

Combi tool:

  1. 9t spreading
  2. 5t pulling
21
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Car components

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