SOP #22: Motor Vehicle Extrication and Disentanglement Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Motor vehicle extrication and disentanglement SOP?
safe and efficient removal of victims who require extrication or disentanglement from motor vehicle accidents
In order to achieve efficient victim removal without compromising members safety, operations must be?
Well coordinated
How can you achieve the goal of efficient victim removal without compromising member safety?
Knowledge of disentanglement procedures
New vehicle technology
extrication and disentanglement equipment capabilities
stabilization equipment and techniques
Medical Considerations and tactical procedures
What factors will play a role in determining the appropriate actions taken and the order in which they are carried out will be?
Type of Vehicle
Number of vehicle
Position of vehicle
Condition & Number of patients
# of patients requiring extrication or disentanglement
external hazards at the scene
Who is responsible for knowing how to safely and effectively operate all such equipment?
Members operating extrication & disentanglement & Stabilization equipment
Who can stop any unsafe or improper use of extrication, disentanglement & Stabilization and take appropriate action to correct the situation?
Any Member
What shall the first arriving unit determine and report once he conducts a size-up?
Type of Vehicle
Number of vehicle
Position of vehicle
Condition & Number of patients
external hazards at the scene
How can the first arriving company defend the patients position if the vehicle is smoking, burning or could potentially ignite and the victim is trapped?
Stretching a line
covering the patient with a turnout coat and putting an SCBA on the patient
What should be placed prior to extrication and or disentanglement operations?
Charged Hose Line
In the event of a fuel or oil spill, and to suppress vapors and prevent ignition during the extrication?
Foam Blanket
What can the second arriving engine company be responsible for?
Any Task not completed by the first arriving engine company
Can be used to establish water source or provide additional tank water.
What can the first arriving ladder company do at a motor vehicle extrication and disentanglement?
Lane Blocking
Appropriate space for SH access/egress for rescue
Vehicle stabilization
use cribbing, chocking or tow straps
Vehicle power removal
-Remove Key
-Key fob removed 25-feet away
-Unable to locate Key fob notify members airbag systems may still
be active
-Vehicle powered down cut 12-volt battery cable
concerns it may ignite, cut the power immediately
Resources Assistance
Who will be responsible to notify the IC when the patient is ready to be removed from the vehicle
The officer of the extrication company
Who is responsible for sizing up the MVA and recommending an appropriate IAP to the IC?
The officer and members of the extrication company
Entering the vehicle to provide care if it is safe to do so will be done by first arriving rescue company with approval from?
Operations Officer
