TRAINING BULLETIN 10: LITTER BASKET Flashcards
an all metal, rigid stretcher equipped with a metal “slideplate” attached to - the bottom to facilitate sliding over rough terrain.
The-Stokes type litter basket
The primary use of litter baskets is to remove _____ or ____ persons from locations where other methods of rescue would be impractical.
INJURED OR TRAPPED
They may be used effectively in conjunction with
aerial ladder trucks, heavy utility companies, or helicopters.
The _____, provided with each litter basket, consists of four lengths of ___ inch steel cable each approximately ___ feet in length.
BRIDAL
1/8’’
4 1/2’
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.
COMMON STEEL RING
SAFETY SNAPS
When used during a hoist operation by a _______, a special bridle is provided by the _______unit.
HELICOPTER
HELICOPTER
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.
RINGS
TOP RAIL
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.
EQUIPMENT LINE, DROP LINES
Proper use of _______ will reduce ______ and _______ of the basket and also serve to guide the basket around obstructions.
GUIDELINES
ROCKING AND SWAYING
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.
200’
TAGLINE
HEAD
VELCRO
80LBS
when used in conjunction with aerial ladders, the _____ _____shall be attached to the ladder in a secure manner
HOSE ROLLER
placing the hose roller over a ______ rung and securing it with ____ ______ to the ____rung back
SUPPORTED
LADDER STRAPS
NEXT
The _____rung shall be avoided to preclude a slack rope slipping over the end of the aerial.
END
is a combination backboard and restraint device used in conjunction with the litter basket.
THE MILLER BOARD
With the use of velcro restraint straps, the Miller Board immobilizes the patient for a safe _____ or ______ movement.
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL
The need for rescue by means of the litter basket may be considered under three general operating conditions:
HILLSIDE PROBLEMS
UPPER LEVELS OF STRUCTURES
EXCAVATIONS
A. Hillside Problems
Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from ______, ______, or other _____ areas (generally an ___ ___ ____ is not required).
CANYONS, CLIFFSIDES. SLOPE AREAS
AERIAL LADDER TRUCK
B. Upper Levels of Structures
Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from _____, _____, _______, and other elevations using _____ and ____ _____.
ROOFS, TOWERS, BALCONIES
LIFELINE
HOSE ROLLER
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.
STRAIGHT IN-LINE
CAB OR TRAILER
C. Excavations
Objective: To remove injured or trapped persons from ______, _____, ____ ____, and other lower elevations.
EXCAVATIONS, PITS, RIVER BEDS
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.
HANDIE TALKIE
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).
THREE
2 1/2’’
180LBS
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.
GROUND JACKS
SPRING LOCKS
SPOTTING
EXTENSION
