Vehicle Extrication/Rescue Flashcards
Learn about different extrication practices and forms of special rescue
Define:
Technical Rescue Incident
TRI
Rescue involving:
- extrication
- water/ice
- trench collapse
- confined spaces
Name the three levels of Technical Rescue Areas.
- awareness
- operations
- technician
What are the guidelines for Rescue Operations?
- be safe
- follow orders
- work as team
- think
- follow golden rule of public service
List the eight steps of special rescue.
- Preparation
- Response
- Scene size-up
- Stabilization of scene
- Access
- Disengagement
- Removal
- Transport
Define:
simple access
Requires simple hand tools for access.
E.g. saw, hammer
Define:
complex access
Requires specialized tools for access.
E.g. hydraulic ram, spreader, cutter
What are the different sections of a car post?
- A: windshield to driver door
- B: driver to back door
- C: back post to trunk
Define:
cribbing
Involves basic stabilization tools.
E.g. step chocks, wedges, shims
Where do cars have laminated glass?
Front and back windshields.
Where do cars have tempered glass?
Side window of the car.
How do you properly break a tempered glass?
Use sharp pointed hand tools.
E.g. spring-loaded punch
True or false.
You should always try and gain access to a car through the front or back windshields.
False
These glasses are made of Laminated Glass and is very difficult to break.
How can you safely disconnect an airbag to prevent a hazard if it did not deploy during a crash?
Cutting/disconnecting the battery will discharge the air bag capacitor.
What is the biggest danger when a piece of ground collapses?
A secondary collapse.
The ground is unstable.
How do you perform the HELP position while treading water?
(Heat Escape Lessening Posture)
Keep your knees to your chest, it reduces body heat loss by 60%.
