RTC: Road Traffic Collisions Flashcards
Extraction can be divided into what two categories?
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Two answers
Immediate release (extraction) — Controlled release (extraction)
Why do the police often call the LFB to attend RTCs?
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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?
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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 provide 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 nine hazards associated with RTCs?
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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?
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Three answers
The presence of a casualty requiring urgent hospitalisation
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Difficulty in gaining access to the casualty
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Restricted space in which to work
What are the four types of glass fixings in cars?
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Four answers
Rubber seal — Bonded — Hinged — Sliding
What should be done before disconnecting the vehicle battery, which should be done at the earliest opportunity?
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Four answers
Lower all electric windows — Move seats, if electric — Operate sunroof, in convertible cars — 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?
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Three answers
Setting up a tool dump while the vehicle is being stabilised
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Managing the vehicle glass as the shut lines are opened
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Opening the door using a Combi tool, while the roof is 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?
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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?
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Three answers
Car posts A post - attached to 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?
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Two answers
Tool Operator Consider the plan of action Inform the IC if the plan changes — 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?
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Five answers
Make sure stability is correctly thought about
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Keep equipment in a safe area (tool dump)
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Place all debris in the correct area (debris dump)
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Keep exit routes clear when extricating casualties
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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 possible, the glass should be left in place
