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1
Q

What additional PPE is required when working at an RTC

A

High-visibility clothing

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2
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What are the three types of blade used with the Sabre saw?

A

Fine Coarse Black

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3
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What is the fine saw blade used for, and what setting should be set on the sabre saw?

A

Cast and forged iron, and setting 1

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4
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What is the coarse blade used for, and what is it’s setting on the sabre saw?

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Plastics and laminates, and setting 2

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5
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What is the black blade used for, and what is its setting on the sabre saw.

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Timber, laminates and insulation boards, and setting 3

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6
Q

What is the spreading force of the Holmatro?

A

20 tonnes

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7
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What is the cutting force of the Holmatro

A

38 tonnes

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8
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What is the spreading distance of the Holmatro?

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320mm

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9
Q

What does the yellow cross on the disc cutter blade mean?

A

This is an indicator to show when the blade needs to be changed.

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10
Q

What are the reasons for immediate release (extricating a casualty straight away)

A

Submerged Fire Police direction Toxic atmosphere Hazardous materials Medical requirements

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11
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Why might the approach to an RTC incident be slowed?

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Weather (heavy rain, snow, ice) Traffic (approaching the incident) Debris and casualties Scene assessment Fend off position

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12
Q

Why would you adopt the fend off position?

A

To protect the safety of firefighters, the rescue staff and the scene

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13
Q

How many people are used for the combi tool?

A

2

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14
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What is the role of the second person on the combi tool?

A

To watch and observe, maintaining the safety of the operator. To provide hard protection for the casualty.

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15
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What is the aim of space creation

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To make the hole fit the casualty, not the casualty fit the hole

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16
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What are the hazards associated with alloys

A

Some alloys will give off toxic fumes when heated They may explode with force when heated or cooled May shatter with explosive force when cut with RTC tools

17
Q

What is the hazard associated with fleurolastomers?

A

They will decompose when heated and produce hydrofluoric acid.

18
Q

What is the distance of the zones in an RTC

A

The inner zone - 2m The outer zone - 5m

19
Q

Why do we disconnect the battery?

A

To prevent the activation of SRS devices +one other answer

20
Q

Describe phase 1 stabilisation

A

5 points of stability. 3 step blocks/towers under the sill of the car (two casualty side, one opposite) 2 wheels (diagonal opposites) secured

21
Q

What are the steps in the first phase of extrication?

A

Safety and scene assessment Initial access and stabilisation Glass management and tool prep

22
Q

What are the steps in the second phase of extrication

A

Space creation Full access Full extrication

23
Q

What is the safe distances associated when working with airbags

A

The 5-10-20 rule 5” at the side airbags 10” at the driver airbag 20” at the passenger airbag

24
Q

What is the yellow cross on the air lifting unit?

A

It marks the position for maximum lifting capability

25
Q

How many air lifting units can be used at one time

A

1

26
Q

What is the maximum weight an air lifting unit can lift?

A

12 tonnes

27
Q

What is the operating pressure of the air lifting unit?

A

8 bar pressure

28
Q

What are the three types of glass?

A

Laminated, toughened and Perspex

29
Q

What fittings are used with glass?

A

Bonded Hinged Rubber seal Sliding

30
Q

What is the side impact protection system?

A

Side impact bars which are fitted to the front and rear doors to prevent intrusion.

31
Q

What difficulty might firefighters come across with the side impact protection system (side impact bars)

A

The bars are made of boron steel, which the combi tool cannot cut

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