Road Crash Rescue Flashcards
What are ACTFR’s responsibilities in an RCR incident?
Primary rescue agency
Patient extrication
Firefighting
Two vehicle construction types?
Cab on chassis
Monocoque
Name the high and low strength locations
Crumple Zone
Suspension Tower
Cowl Panel
Hinge Pillar
A Pillar
B Pillar
C Pillar
Floor Plan
Floor Sill/Rocker Panel
Rear-lock Pillar
What are the types of glass are found on a car?
Laminated
Toughened
Three compartments within vehicles.
Passenger
Engine
Luggage
Different vehicle fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
LPG
CNG
Hybrid
Electric
Hazards associated with EV/Hybrid
Electrocution
High voltage electrical components
High voltage battery
Inverter/Converter
High Voltage Cables
High alkaline electrolyte’s
Petrol engine may start without warning
Electric motors operate silently without warning.
Components of scene stabilisation.
Conduct scene assessment and immediate hazard management
Chock wheels and stabilise vehicle
Select park or neutral, engage park brake
Turn ignition key to lock
Remove key and place in staging area
What does SRS stand for?
Supplementary Restraint System
SRS Components
Airbags
Seat belt pre-tension
Roll over protection system
Air bag locations include?
Drivers side
Passenger side dashboard
Side impact
Head curtains
Knee
Lower leg
Eight stages of rescue operations
- Preparation
- Response
- Incident Management
- Gaining Access
- Emergency Care
- Disentanglement
- Removal & Transfer
- Termination
Stage one components?
Preparation -
Maintain equipment
Training
Stage Two components
Response -
Safe travel to incident
Presence of medical aid
Approach to incident
Consider approach and position of rescue vehicle
30/60/30 rule
30cm from driver air bag
60cm from passenger air bag
30cm from side air bags
Safe travel to scene considerations
Day of the week
Time of day
Weather
Detours due to road or bridge building
Railway/Bridges/underpasses
School children
Appliance considerations
Position as close to the incident without impeding operation
Allow room for other emergency vehicles, mostly ambulances
Position appliance to maximise effect of on board lighting
Topography of surrounding area.
Water runoff from pump or firefighting activity.
Where can you gain information about casualties?
Follow workers
Witnesses and bystanders
Clues at scene e.g lunch boxes, toys, prams
Components of stage 3
Incident Management -
Assessment: inner and outer circle
Action circle
Equipment staging area
Support functions
Hazard Control
Hazard control components
Safety of scene
Crowd control
Electrical
Traffic
Biological
Leaking fuels
Stabilisation
Components of stage 4
Gaining access -
Should be rapid and safe
Look before you leap
Ensure your action does not increase the risk
Stage 5 components
Emergency Care -
DRSABCD/SMARCH
Stabilise casualty
Consider dangers to self and casualty
Talk to patient at all time (be careful what you say)
Stage 6 components
Disentanglement -
Disassembly: remove nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
Distortion: move equipment, debris
Displacement: complete removal of equipment or debris
Severance: removal of debris or equipment using cutting tools.
Stage 7 components
Removal and transfer -
Removal
Transfer
Extrication considerations
Ambulance crews requirements regarding their working environment
The patients requirements regarding injuries received
Position of the casualty and the capability to carry out the required task
Hazards
Stage 8 components
Termination -
Final check
Vehicle surroundings
Removal of debris
Clean up and prep
Reports/recording details of incident
Blue book
Operational debrief
The four types of vehicle rescue equipment
Mechanical hydraulic equipment
Hand operated hydraulic equipment
Hand tools and associated equipment
Battery operated tools
Mechanical Hydraulic Equipment on appliances
Hydraulic pump
Cutting tool
Spreading tool
Rams
15m hydraulic hose
Hydraulic equipment start and test procedure
Fluid levels
Connect hose to pump then tool
Fuel tap and power on
Start pump
Operate tool and check for smooth operation
Check for leaks from tool, hose or pump
Open tool past max so pressure builds
Test dead man’s switch
Check for tool creep
Close tool, leaving slightly ajar
Turn off pump and pack up
Hand tools used in RCR
Socket set
Claw hammer
Seat belt knife
Bolt cutters
Stanley knife
Spanner set
Saws
Crowbar
Vice grips
Wooden blocks
Methods of gaining access
Through a window
Through doors
Check if door can be opened manually
By compromising the body of the vehicle
The simpler the better
Battery disconnection considerations
Centralised locks
Keyless entry
Powered windows
Electronic bonnet/bootlock
Electrically operated seats
Arcing of battery leads
Glass removal considerations
Talk to casualty
Protect casualty - blanket, plastic sheet, turnout coat, wind the window down.
Place removed glass away from work area or covered to protect crews.
Where would you go d toughened glass
Found in windscreens of older cars
Side and rear windows
What is laminated glass and where would you find it
Laminated glass is made from two layers of glass bonded on plastic film needdle they break into Sharp pieces, splinters but stays together often found in windscreen doors inside windows on newer cars
