RCR Flashcards
What does SRS stand for?
Supplementary Restraint System
What are some SRS components?
Airbags
Seatbelt pre-tension
Roll over protection
Airbag Locations?
Steering wheel
Passenger side dash
Side impact (window)
Head curtains
Knee
Lower Leg
List the eight stages of rescue operations
PRIGEDRT
Preparation
Response
Incident Management
Gaining Access
Emergency Care
Disentanglement
Removal and Transfer
Termination
List components for Stage 1 Preparation
Maintain equipment
Drills and training
List components for Stage 2 Response
Safe travel to incident (time of day/week, weather, school kids, detours)
Prescence of medical aid
Approach to incident and siting appliance
What is the rule when working around SRS airbags?
30/60/30
30cm from the steering wheel
60cm from the passenger dash
30cm from side
What are some considerations when siting the appliance?
Position close to the incident without impeding operations
Allow room for multiple ESA vehicles
Position for maximum effect of board lighting
Consider topography of area
Water runoff from pump/firefighting activity
Where can you gain information regarding casualties?
Bystanders
Colleagues
Clues at scene (ejection points in windscreens, toys, prams, baby seats etc)
List components for Stage 3 Incident Management
Assessment- outer + inner
Action circle
Equipment staging area
Debris sheet
Support functions
Hazard control
Traffic control
Outline Hazard Control
Safety of scene
Crowd control
Traffic control
Electrical (live wires, pillars etc)
Leaking fuels
Stabilisation
List components for Stage 4 Gaining Access
Should be rapid and safe
Look before you leap
Peel and peak
Ensure actions don’t increase risk
List components for Stage 5 Emergency Care
DRSABCD
SMARCH
Stabilise casualty
Consider dangers to self and casualty
Communicate with patient always (be wary of what you say)
List components for Stage 6 Disentanglement
Disassembly- remove nuts, bolts
Distortion- move equipment, debris
Displacement- complete removal of equipment/debris
Severance- removal of debris or equipment with tools
Extrication Considerations
Ambulance crews and their needs
Patient’s requirements regarding injuries
Position of casualty and the capability to carry out required tasks
Hazards
List components for Stage 8 Termination
Final check
Vehicle surrounds
Removal of debris
Clean up/prep
Reports/details of incident
Blue Book
Operational Debrief
Four types of Vehicle Rescue Equipment
Mechanical Hydraulic Equipment
Hand Operated hydraulic equipment
Hand tools
Battery operated tools
Mechanical Hydraulic Equipment on Appliances
Hydraulic pump
Cutters
Spreaders
Rams
15m Hydraulic hose
Hydraulic Equipment Start + Test Procedure
Check fluid levels
Connect hose to pump, then to tool
Fuel tap and power on
Start pump
Operate the tool and check for smooth operation
Check for leaks from tool, hose or pump
Open tool past max so pressure builds
Test dead mans switch
Close tool (leave slightly ajar for spreaders)
Turn off pump, make up
Hand tools used in RCR
Halligan
Crow bar
Pinch bar
Chocks and wooden blocks
Stanley knife
Window breaker
Seatbelt cutter
Speed brace
Socket set
Methods of gaining access
Open window or door
Through window
Through door
Compromise the body of vehicle
Battery disconnection considerations
Disconnect the negative
Tuck the cable away so it doesn’t accidentally reconnect
Centralised locks
Keyless entry
Powered windows
Electronic boot/bonnet
Electrically operated seats
What level of PPE for MVAs?
Level E
Appropriate clothing as incident changes (fire or hazmat)
Incident specific/personal preference
Glass removal considerations
Communicate with casualty
Protect the casualty with tarps, sheets, blankets
P2 masks
Place removed glass away from work area or covered to protect crews
