Vertical Flashcards
What legislation governs ACTFR response?
The emergency act 2004
SOG 16
Who is lead for the following;
Rescue (built up)
Vertical Rescue (rural area)
Water
All other rescues
ACTF&R
AFP
AFP
ACTF&R
Who controls the primary rescue activities within the inner perimeter?
ACTF&R
Who has organisational commitment to the following:
Inner perimeter
Outer Perimeter
Patient Care
ACTF&R inner perimeter
Primary Rescue Agency
AFP Outer Perimeter
Overall control, coordination, investigation of scene. Outer perimeter control.
ACTAS Patient care and transport
Which appliances respond to vertical rescue?
Initial response to a vertical rescue incident 48 and 49
1x Pumper and 1x Commander
6 key positions of the vertical rescue team:
- Incident controller- first arriving S.O
- Operations Officer- must be a level 2 Vert operator
- Safety officer- supervision & checking of all personnel, rigging and safety systems. Must be level 2 vert
4.Edge Controller- coordination + communication between crews above and below the edge - Patient access/Litter attendant- responsible for access, first aid, packaging and extrication.
- Haul team- team responsible for hauling of rescue load
How can ACTF&R respond interstate?
At the request of NSW police
What is the acronym (and meaning) for a rescue size up?
LAST
Location
Access + Egress
Stabilise
Transport
List 10 considerations during scene reconnaissance and size up
Number/type of casualties
Location access routes
Weather conditions and forecast
Night operations
Ground stability
Anchors
Sheer faces
Clearances and overhangs
Greasy and oily surfaces
Hot surfaces
Air quality
4 Post incident considerations
Critical Incident Stress Management
Debrief post incident
Recording and reporting
Coroner’s requirements/reports
Who’s responsibility is it to safely check their equipment and systems prior to receiving checks from a safety officer?
Everyone’s
PPE For Vertical Rescue?
Station level
Helmet
Study Footwear
Gloves*
Eye protection*
What is a safety / ‘No Go Zone’?
Clearly identified at any edge or hole, extending approx 2 meters, further if other hazards exist.
No one is permitted into this area without a Safety Line (edge restraint kit).
Base of towers to protect from falling objects.
ALL operators must be made aware of this area ASAP.
What is ARCHER?
An acronym to check all equipment
A- Anchors: in line, secure, bombproof
R- Ropes: secured, protected, in line, manned
C- Carabiners: Locked and correctly loaded
H- Harness: Fitted and secured correctly
E- Equipment: suitable and safe
R- Reeving: correct and attached
List 10 personal touch checks
Anchor
Rope
Helmet
Neck clear of slings
Lanyard
Carabiner/s
Harness equipment
Sleeves down
Gloves
Boots
