SOGs-7-Rescue Flashcards
What should personal arriving at the scene of a vehicle lockout do?
Obtain the name of the owner/driver
Obtain the vehicle license number Obtain a brief description of the vehicle
Ensure that the driver is aware that the driver will pay for any cost incurred
What is the quickest and safest method to access the inside of a vehicle if a life is at risk?
Breaking the side window furthest from a patient
What are some non-emergency options if immediate access is not required to the vehicle?
Request a tow truck Summon a locksmith Contact a dealership for that model Manufacturers roadside assistance plan CAA (membership required) Obtain second set of keys/key fob
True or false: personnel are able to use locksmith tools to open the vehicle door in an emergency situation
False.
Under no circumstances are personnel to use locksmith tools to open a vehicle door
What is to be assumed if there is any doubt whether the patient’s safety is at risk?
That an emergency exists until proven otherwise
What are the three tactical priorities as the first arriving apparatus at a motor vehicle collision?
Stabilize the scene
Stabilize the vehicle
Stabilize the patient
What are some ways to stabilize the scene as a first arriving apparatus to a motor vehicle collision?
Traffic control
Deploying a 45 mm foam line Dealing with safety hazards Ensure adequate lighting
What are some ways to stabilize a vehicle as a first apparatus at a motor vehicle collision?
Ensure vehicle is in park Emergency brake is applied Engine is off
Keys removed
Cribbing
Consider disconnecting battery
How do you stabilize the patient as the first arriving apparatus at a motor vehicle collision?
Assess the patient
Provide appropriate care
What is the orange cable that commonly runs under hybrid/electrical vehicle chassis?
High voltage cable
What is not to be done with the orange cable commonly running under hybrid/electrical vehicles chassis? And why?
Cut
Disconnected
Handled
Cable possesses a shock hazard
High voltage systems of hybrid/electric vehicles need to be shut down before what can occur?
Entering
Starting extrication procedures
What are some safety considerations concerning hybrid/electric vehicles?
The vehicle may still be powered on even though there may be no engine noise
There may be residual power in other batteries or energy sources
Markings to indicate hybrid/electric vehicles vary from manufacturer to manufacturer
What should personnel attempt to do if a hybrid/electric vehicle is submerged?
Avoid contact with HV components, cabling or service disconnects
Attempt to turn the ignition off but do not attempt any other disabling activities
If ignition cannot be turned off, wait until the vehicle is no longer submerged and drained of water before attempting to disable it
What are some responsibilities of a first arriving apparatus to a technical rescue incident?
Provide an initial report to FC and incoming apparatus
Perform an initial size up and gather information
Begin to develop the incident action plan Request TR team if not included in the initial dispatch
Assigned duties to apparatus personnel
Relay any other pertinent information to FC and incoming apparatus
How do you perform a size up as a first arriving apparatus to a technical rescue incident?
Talk to witnesses Determine number and location of victims Determine age and status of victims Determine if a medical emergency exists Determine type of rescue required Identify hazards Assess needs for other assistance
What are some things to consider for a first arriving apparatus at a technical rescue incident?
Designate hot warm cold zones Encourage self rescue of victims Attempt to assist rescue from warm zone if safely possible
Only enter hot zone if on scene personnel have required training and equipment to deal with the situation
Assign rescue sector officer from TR team upon their arrival
How many levels of operations are there during an elevator rescue?
Three: level one level to level three
What is a level one operation during an elevator rescue?
(Standby) a typical entrapment involving and elevating device Responders may standby while awaiting assistance from an elevator mechanic
The incident is non-life-threatening
What is level two operations during an elevator rescue?
(Removal)
The use of passive measures to extricate trapped occupants
The entrapment time has exceeded 90 minutes Incident involves non-life-threatening conditions with medical factors
Incident involves severe environmental factors
What are level three operations during an elevator rescue?
(Rescue) an immediate threat to life or extreme environmental factors requiring forceful measures to extricate trapped occupants
How many certified elevator rescue personnel are required to respond to an elevator emergency?
3
Who may remove occupants from a stuck elevator car?
Only certified elevator rescue personnel while utilizing the approved equipment and following the endorsed procedures
What may uncertified BFES personnel do?
Assist as directed by certified elevator rescue personnel
What responsibilities are undertaken for a level one elevator rescue?
Make contact with a building rep
Instruct rep to contact elevator company
Size up the situation
Assess the conditions of occupants
If patient removal is required initiate rescue levels two or three
Continue to assess occupants for changes in their conditions
Apparatus make clear if a responsible person is standing by
Who would qualify as a responsible person in order for an apparatus to clear an elevator rescue?
A building security guard
Building superintendent
elevator repair person
If there is no building representative at an elevator rescue what actions must be taken?
Locate elevator company name and emergency telephone number
Forward to FC for action
Where might an elevator maintenance company name and telephone number be located?
Fire safety plan lockbox
Elevator machine room
What additional steps need to be completed for a level 2 elevator rescue?
Ensure EMS has been notified Establish elevator rescue sector once extrication is initiated Certified personnel will extricate occupants using only approved equipment, guidelines and lock out procedures
Disconnect the mainline and will be locked out and tagged out
Only certified personal or an elevator mechanic should perform evacuation of passengers
Personnel will take direction from the elevator mechanic
When do you not shut down a mainline disconnect?
If the drive sheave is rocking back and forth also known as yo-yoing
What additional responsibilities are required for a level three elevator rescue?
Disconnect the mainline and it will be locked out and tagged out
Open the landing door using the prescribed methods
Evacuate trapped passengers
What needs to be done once the scene is to be terminated after an elevator incident?
Leave the elevator out of service
Confirm the building rep has assumed responsibility of the elevator security
Have FC advise TSSA of the incident
Define energy controlled for rescue (ECR)?
Energy control method when rescue is a viable option verification of energy control and power lockout through start up procedure may be prohibited
What is a lock out?
The isolation of power and/or securing a control device to machinery, equipment, device or thing, which will secure it in the off or disconnected position with a locking/control device
What is a tag out?
The use of “danger do not operate” tags to warn and forbid others from operating or moving the tagged device and to indicate who is performing the work
What is a lockout tag out (LOTO)?
For repair or maintenance requires area to be locked out and tested before anyone makes entry
In the event of an obvious death to a victim at a machine rescue what are personnel not to do?
Not alter, tamper with or move the machinery/equipment without approval of PRP or Ministry of Labour Rep
If an extrication is required at a machine rescue what needs to be done before?
All energy sources to the machinery involved in the incident will be shut off or controlled
What should be considered at the machine rescue?
A full lockout/tag out procedure
What are the responsibilities of an IC at a machine rescue?
Make proper notifications
Utilize on site expertise
Establishing announce rescue sector officer
Establishing announce incident safety officer
Consider requesting more squads
Ensure zones have been established
Who must an IC notify at a machine rescue?
PRP
Peel regional EMS
Ontario Ministry of labour
What are the rescue sector officer responsibilities at a machine rescue?
All moving parts of machinery are secured or controlled
All energy sources to the machinery involved are controlled and managed
Assist the IC with development and implementation of IAP
Complete machine rescue worksheet
Supervise rescue activities
