TRAINING BULLETIN 10: LITTER BASKET

Question 1

an all metal, rigid stretcher equipped with a metal “slideplate” attached to - the bottom to facilitate sliding over rough terrain.

Answer 1

The-Stokes type litter basket

Question 2

The primary use of litter baskets is to remove _____ or ____ persons from locations where other methods of rescue would be impractical.

Answer 2

INJURED OR TRAPPED

Question 3

They may be used effectively in conjunction with

Answer 3

aerial ladder trucks, heavy utility companies, or helicopters.

Question 4

The _____, provided with each litter basket, consists of four lengths of ___ inch steel cable each approximately ___ feet in length.

Answer 4

BRIDAL
1/8’’
4 1/2’

Question 5

One end of each cable is attached to a ____ ____ ____ The other four ends are equipped with special ____ ____ to permit a quick hook-up to the litter basket.

Answer 5

COMMON STEEL RING

SAFETY SNAPS

Question 6

When used during a hoist operation by a _______, a special bridle is provided by the _______unit.

Answer 6

HELICOPTER

HELICOPTER

Question 7

In use, the safety snaps are either snapped to ____ that are permanently attached to the tubular top rail of the basket, or snapped to the ____ ___ itself.

Answer 7

RINGS

TOP RAIL

Question 8

Except during helicopter operations, _____ _____, ___ ____, or the combination of the two should be connected to the basket, one at each end, to provide stability and a means to control the litter basket.

Answer 8

EQUIPMENT LINE, DROP LINES

Question 9

Proper use of _______ will reduce ______ and _______ of the basket and also serve to guide the basket around obstructions.

Answer 9

GUIDELINES

ROCKING AND SWAYING

Question 10

The Helicopter Unit uses one ____’ “______” to be attached to the ____ of the litter basket. The tagline has a breakaway segment of _____ which will separate under __ pounds of pressure.

Answer 10

200’

TAGLINE

HEAD

VELCRO

80LBS

Question 11

when used in conjunction with aerial ladders, the _____ _____shall be attached to the ladder in a secure manner

Answer 11

HOSE ROLLER

Question 12

placing the hose roller over a ______ rung and securing it with ____ ______ to the ____rung back

Answer 12

SUPPORTED

LADDER STRAPS

NEXT

Question 13

The _____rung shall be avoided to preclude a slack rope slipping over the end of the aerial.

Answer 13

END

Question 14

is a combination backboard and restraint device used in conjunction with the litter basket.

Answer 14

THE MILLER BOARD

Question 15

With the use of velcro restraint straps, the Miller Board immobilizes the patient for a safe _____ or ______ movement.

Answer 15

HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL

Question 16

The need for rescue by means of the litter basket may be considered under three general operating conditions:

Answer 16

HILLSIDE PROBLEMS

UPPER LEVELS OF STRUCTURES

EXCAVATIONS

Question 17

A. Hillside Problems
Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from ______, ______, or other _____ areas (generally an ___ ___ ____ is not required).

Answer 17

CANYONS, CLIFFSIDES. SLOPE AREAS

AERIAL LADDER TRUCK

Question 18

B. Upper Levels of Structures
Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from _____, _____, _______, and other elevations using _____ and ____ _____.

Answer 18

ROOFS, TOWERS, BALCONIES
LIFELINE

HOSE ROLLER

Question 19

B. Upper Levels of Structures

1.Spot aerial truck. The most stable spot of the truck is the ______ _____-_____ position to the objective so that the ladder may be operated directly over the ___ or _____. If this is not possible, spot with the preferred _____ for maximum stability for the conditions.

Answer 19

STRAIGHT IN-LINE

CAB OR TRAILER

Question 20

C. Excavations

Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from ______, _____, ____ ____, and other lower elevations.

Answer 20

EXCAVATIONS, PITS, RIVER BEDS

Question 21

D. Communication
If available, consideration should be given to using a “_____-_____” at the patient’s location. This will permit close cooperation between the aerial operator and person in charge at basket site.

Answer 21

HANDIE TALKIE

Question 22

E. Actual Practice (Simulated Rescue)
Perform evolutions in each of the .three types of rescue problems. Load rolls of hose in basket to simulate patient (____ sections of ___” hose weighs approximately ____ pounds).

Answer 22

THREE

2 1/2’’

180LBS

Question 23

It is imperative that each Company Commander and Apparatus Operator review the safety factors with regard to the use of _____ ____, _____ _____, ______, _____ and other factors affecting stability.

Answer 23

GROUND JACKS

SPRING LOCKS

SPOTTING

EXTENSION