Vehicle Rescue

Question 1

Identify the components of a vehicle construction?

Answer 1

1. A, B, C pillar
2. Front/side windows (laminated vs tempered glass)
3. Bonnet & bumper
4. Front/rear quarter panel
5. Door panel
6. Sill

Question 2

How do you remove ignition sources from an MVA incident?

Answer 2

1. Switching off the vehicle’s ignition.
2. Switching off the vehicle’s lights (if necessary).
3. Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery earth (NEGATIVE) cable.

Question 3

Name (8) MVA hazards?

Answer 3

• Fuel or oil spills
• Bystanders
• Hazardous materials
• Passing traffic
• Electricity
• Wire rope safety fences
• LPG leaks
• Biological
• Weather
• Un-deployed airbags
• Acid
• Water
• Fire

Question 4

What are (3) identifications features of hybrid vehicle & where are they located?

Answer 4

1. HYBRID attached to the external panels of the vehicle
2. Green diamond shaped sign on the front and rear number plates that states HYBRID
3. HYBRID appears on the engine cover

Question 5

Why should FFs NOT cut orange cables on Hyrbids & EVs?

Answer 5

• Because they are high voltage DC power.
• May result in an electrical shock, fire or serious injury.

Question 6

What is the difference between a hyrid and an EV?

Answer 6

• A hybrid vehicle incorporates a petrol driven motor that charges high voltage (HV) batteries as well as drives the wheels.
• An EV is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries.

Question 7

What to remember at a vehicle rescue?

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Answer 7

Hoseline
Extinguisher
Leaks/LPG
Power
Stabilisation
Medical
Extrication