Road Traffic Collision Flashcards
3 Types of Glass
Laminated
Toughen
Perspex
3 types of seat belt pretensioners
Pyrotechnic
Coiled spring
G-force limiter
What other place of clothing, must be worn when attending the scene of a Road traffic collision (RTC), in addition to the usual personal protective equipment worn by Firefighters?
Hi Viz jacket
Which type of appliance should park before the incident where possible to create the boundary of the safe working area?
Pumping appliance
Which side of the appliance is considered the safe side when attending the scene of an RTC?
The side away from moving traffic
The LFB operational procedures regarding the extrication of casualties at the scene of an RTC are split into two phases. What are the 3 parts of each of these 2 phases
Scene assessment and safety
Initial access and stabilisation
Glass management
Space creation
Full access
Immobilasion and extrication
What five things should be considered on route to an incident?
Weather Traffic Debris and casualties in road Scene assessment Fend-off position
There are 3 factors that are concerning extrication of casualties at RTC’s what are they?
Person requiring urgent hospitalisation
Difficult gaining access to casualty
Restricted working space
What are the two zones for the LFB when working at an RTC?
2 and 5 metres
How many points of stabilisation can be used?
Five points
Or
Nine points
Note this is only for cars still on all four wheels.
What is the golden hour?
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 the golden hour.
Must aim for definitive medical care one hour from incident.
What are the conditions for an immediate release from an RTC?
This may be because of:
• A medical requirement
• Fire
At the request of the medical team in attendance.
If the vehicle is alight or parked in a garage, which is alight.
• Submerged
• Toxic atmosphere
• Hazardous materials
• Police directive
