Vehicle Rescue

Question 1

At a MVA list the three (3) ways that you can eliminate ignition sources and increase scene safety:

Answer 1

• Switching off the vehicle’s ignition
• Switching off the vehicle’s lights
• Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery earth (NEGATIVE) cable.

Question 2

Define the acronym HELPSME in relation to vehicle rescue:

Answer 2

H = Hose Line

E = Extinguisher

L = LPG

P = Power

S = Stabilisation

M = Medical

E = Extrication

Question 3

Name the components of a vehicle’s construction (refer to image in Vehicle Rescue pg. 16)

Answer 3

• ‘C’ pillar
• ‘B’ pillar
• ‘A’ pillar
• Front window (laminated glass)
• Bonnet
• Bumper
• Front quarter panel
• Door panel
• Sill
• Rear quarter panel
• Side window (tempered glass)

Question 4

Describe the difference in vehicle glass construction between Tempered glass and Laminated glass:

Answer 4

• Tempered glass - most side and rear windows, shatters into small irregular shaped pieces.
• Laminated glass - two (2) pieces of glass laminated together with a sheet of plastic in between them. When broken the glass brakes into shards, however it will usually remain as a solid sheet.