RTC: Road Traffic Collisions Flashcards
Extraction can be divided into what two categories?
Two answers
Immediate release (extraction)
Controlled release (extraction)
Why do the police often call the LFB to attend RTCs?
Three answers
Clear away debris
Wash down contaminants
Removal of casualties from their vehicles
What are the two phases of LFB operational procedure, that occur at an RTC?
Two answers
Phase 1 Safety and scene assessment Initial assessment of casualty Stability Glass management Tool preparation
Phase 2
Space creation
Full access to casualty
Casualty immobilised and extricated
After the scene has been assessed for potential hazards, the appliances should be parked in what position?
A ‘fend off’ position, to create a safe working area and protection from oncoming vehicles
Which appliance should be parked closest to the RTC incident?
The FRU appliance
Should appliances have their lighting switched on or off?
On, providing warning to other road users
List some hazards associated with RTCs?
Nine answers
Vehicle contents
Fuels
Stability
Sharp metals
Hot metals
Carbon fibres
Plastics
Electric and battery acids
Air bags
What three factors are found at all RTCs where people are trapped in their vehicles?
Three answers
The presence of a casualty requiring urgent hospitalisation
Difficulty in gaining access to the casualty
Restricted space in which to work
What are the four types of glass fixings in cars?
Four answers
Rubber seal
Bonded
Hinged
Sliding
What should be done before disconnecting the vehicle battery, which should be done at the earliest opportunity?
Four answers
Low all windows
Move seats
Operate the sun roof (if convertible)
Use any other electrically operated ancillary equipment
When disconnected, where should the car battery be placed?
In a position where it cannot accidentally come into contact with the battery terminals
The LFB currently attends how many RTCs a day?
An average of 10
At RTCs, how can time be saved off the ‘golden hour’, to speed up rescue operations?
Three answers
Setting up an tool dump while the vehicle is being stabilised
Managing the vehicle glass as the shut lines are opened
Opening the door using the Combi tool, while the roof is being removed with the sabre saw
What does ‘golden hour’ mean?
Refers to the likelihood that medical attention received in that initial hour of the incident, will prevent the death of a casualty who has suffered a traumatic injury
When would firefighters need to perform an immediate release?
Six answers
A medical requirement
Fire
Submerged in water
Toxic atmosphere
Hazardous materials
Police directive
Name some key parts of the car when referring to RTCs?
Three answers
Car posts
A post - attached to the windscreen
B, C, D, E posts - the joints between windows working from front to back
Sill - runs along the bottom of the vehicle
Shut lines - gaps where the vehicles doors shut against the bodywork
When working with cutting tools, firefighters should work in groups of two. What are the roles of each person?
Two answers
Tool Operator
Consider the plan of action
Inform the IC if the plan changes
The Second Firefighter
Responsible for assisting the Tool Operator
Looking for hazards
Providing hard protection between the cutting tools and the casualty
For effective space creation, what should firefighters do?
Five answers
Make sure stability is correctly thought about
Keep equipment in a safe area (tool dump)
Place all debris in the correct area (debris dump)
Keep exit routes clear when extricating casualties
Keep clear of the inner zone when not required
What is created when laminated glass is cut?
Dust, which can become a hazard, so when it is possible, it should be left in place
What are the three main types of glass found in car windows?
Three answers
Laminated
Normally found in the front screen
Toughened
Normally used for the side windows and sometimes the rear window
Perspex
Not that common, but can be found in some security vehicles
What can be used to stabilise a vehicle?
Blocks and wedges
What are the two safety zones that should be created on arrival to an RTC?
Two answers
Inner Circle
Minimum of 2m around the vehicle
Outer Circle
Minimum of 5m around the inner circle
What should all firefighters wear when attending an RTC?
High visibility clothing
Generally at an incident, what do each of the emergency services deal with?
Three answers
LFB
Deals with rescues, fires, fire prevention, and hazardous materials
Police
Control traffic and monitor scene safety
Ambulance
Responsible for the treatment and care of any injured people
