RCR Flashcards
(61 cards)
1
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What is the minimum PPE when attending a RCR incident?
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Level E:
* Structural boots
* issue socks
* cargo pants
* issue belt
* tshirt as issued
* shirt - navy blue s/s or l/s for FF, light blue for SO
* wildfire coat
* Wildfire helmet
* rescue gloves
* goggles or safety glasses
* tabard as required
* P2 mask
* Nitrile gloves
2
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What are each agencies responsibilities at a RCR incident?
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ACTF&R:
* primary rescue agency
* patient extrication
* firefighting
ACTAS:
* all aspects of patient care
AFP:
* overall scene management
* accident investigation
* coronial investigation
* crowd control
* traffic control
Support Organisations:
* ACTEW/EVO/ICON/ZINFRA
* TCCS
* Roads
3
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Describe the purpose of other support services?
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- Restoring essential services affected by the event.
- Providing “function” support to all participants as part of the tactical response plan.
- Commanding their own resources and those given to them in support of their specific function.
- Providing progress reports to the designated Incident Controller, Agency Commander or the Emergency Co-ordinator as appropriate to the situation.
- Providing progress reports to the higher levels of their parent organisation.
4
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Name and briefly describe the 2 types of vehicle construction
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· Cab on chassis type vehicle - Frame consists of 2 major beams that travel under the passenger compartments. Cross members provide additional strength.
· Monocoque type vehicle - most common type of vehicle body construction. Components are held in a jig and spit welded together to form the overall strength of the car
5
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Name the High and low strength locations on vehicles:
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A pillar
B pillar
C pillar
Floor pan
Floor sill
Cowl panel
Rear lock pillar
Hinge pillar
Suspension tower
Crumple zone
6
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Name the different compartments within vehicles:
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- engine compartments
- passenger compartments
- luggage compartments
7
Q
4 ways to determine LPG vehicle?
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- Red square/ or diamond on number plate with LPG lettering
- Toggle switch on the dash LPG – petrol
- The gas cylinders
- Gas cylinder filling points
8
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2 ways to determine CNG vehicle?
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- Red diamond on number plate with CNG lettering
- Lack of mixers or regulators in the engine compartment
9
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Is LPG heavier or lighter than air?
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Heavier
10
Q
Is Compressed natural gas heavier or lighter than air?
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Lighter
11
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What is scene stabilisation?
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- Conduct scene assessment and immediate hazard management
- Chock wheels and stabilise vehicle
- Select park or neutral, engage park brake
- Turn ignition key to lock
- Remove key and place in staging area
12
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What are the characteristics of laminated and toughened glass?
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Laminated glass
* made from 2 layers of glass
* bonded on plastic film
* needle sharp pieces
* splinters
* windscreens
* door and side windows
Toughened glass
* may be found in windscreens in older vehicles
* Side/rear windows
* Shatters
13
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What are two methods windscreens are held in place:
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- Rubber mounted
- bonded (bonded windscreens may be structural parts of the vehicle)
14
Q
What are some considerations when removing glass?
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- Talk to the casualty
- Protect the casualty
- Blanket
- Plastic sheet
- Turnout coat
- Wind the window down
- Place removed glass away from work area, or covered to protect crews
15
Q
List the main components of Mechanical hydraulic equipment
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- Hydraulic pump
- Spreaders
- Omni (combo) tool
- 3 stage ram and 2 stage ram
- Parrot beak cutters
- Hydraulic hoses (15m)
16
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Describe how and why the appliance is positioned in the fend off position at MVA rescue operations?
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- The fend off position protects the incident site, the rescue crew and allows for easy access to equipment. Angle about 45 degrees blocking lanes of traffic
17
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List 6 factors should be taken into account when positing the appliance?
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- Protection of crew at incident site
- Position as close as possible without impeding the scene
- All access/egress to other emergency vehicles
- Position vehicle to maximise on board lighting
- Topography of the surrounding area
- Water run-off from pump of firefighting activity
18
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What is the Inner circle and what does it involve?
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- Within 5m of car/s
- vehicles should not be touched until possibility of electrocution has been eliminated
- involves looking in, under, above and around the vehicle to determine number of casualties, types of injuries, types of entrapments, hazards involved, access and other potential problems.
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What is the outer circle and what does it involve?
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- Rescuers must search an outer circle area, looking for additional injured persons and or hazards.
- up to about 30m generally, however greater distances can be required in some circumstances.
20
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What is the Action circle and what should be considered?
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- within 3m of accident
- must be kept clear of debris, glass and vehicle parts
- rubbish dump, support and equipment staging area should be kept outside of this area
21
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What are some things to consider for safe travel to a scene?
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- the day of the week eg work/school day or weekend
- the time of the day eg peak hour, school ending
- the weather eg sunny, raining, fog, wind
- detours due to road or building construction
- railway crossings, bridges and underpasses
- school children
22
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What is the procedure for cleaning/replacing a resus kit which has been contaminated with blood at a motor vehicle accident?
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- Needs to be prepared to be sent to the BA section
- Clean as much as the decontamination as possible prior
- Fill out the “resuscitation equipment used” form
- The resus kit is to be placed in a clear plastic bag.
- a tag is to be attached with: incident number, date, officer in charge, type of contamination, location of decontamination.
- Send follow up email with additional information
- a new resus kit is to be requested through the BA van or BA section via logistics 35
23
Q
From what information source might you accurately determine the number and location of people involved in an incident?
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- Fellow workers, friends, relatives and neighbours
- Witnesses/bystanders
- Clues at the scene (lunch boxes, briefcases, toys, prams, baby capsules etc.)
- First responding truck and COMCEN
24
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List 5 hazards that are associated with RCR incidents and describe a method to manage each hazard
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- Fire – PPC/ PPE
- Cuts – Edge protectors, PPC
- Spills – Spongelite, PPC
- Trip hazards - clean site, ppc, staging areas
- Breaking glass – wear ppc, p2 and glass management
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What is primary stabilisation
What is primary stabilisation
Following scene assessment, rescuers must stabilise the vehicle(s) involved. This is vital to prevent further injury to the casualties or possible injuries to emergency personnel. The goal of stabilisation is to prevent any horizontal and/or vertical movement of the vehicle
* vertical movement can be described as up and down bouncing
* horizontal movement can be described as side to side or front to back swaying
* chock the wheels
* step chocks
* cribbing
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What is the purpose of the equipment staging area?
* Area outside the action circle where the equipment is kept when not in use.
* Use a salvage sheet to define area.
* Keep area organised and clean
* Reduces trip hazards
* Reduces risk of losing equipment or leaving it behind at incident
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What is stage 5 of rescue operations?
Emergency care
Check DRABCD/S-MARCH
Stabilise casualty
Consider dangers to self and casualty
Talk to patient at all times - be careful what you say
28
3 ways of gaining access to a casualty
* through doors
* through windows
* by compromising the body of the vehicle
29
What are some points to consider prior to disconnecting the vehicles battery?
* May control central locking.
* May control power windows.
* Electric seat adjustment
* Undo negative terminal first and tuck out of the way to ensure it doesn’t accidently re connect
* Don’t cut the battery cables unless necessary
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Which battery terminal is removed first?
* Negative (Black typically)
31
What happens to equipment after an incident?
* Cleaned and maintained
* Placed back onto appliances
* Inventory is conducted
32
List some signs of operational stresses?
* headaches
* withdrawn
* Trouble sleeping
* digestive problems
* becoming withdrawn
* inability to stop thinking about scene
33
To preserve an accident scene what considerations are required?
* Don’t move anything unless expressly required
* Take notes of actions
* Don’t park on debris
* Don’t remove debris
* Only cut or remove necessary components when patient is trapped
* Check with AFP prior to performing work or senior members
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Why is scene preservation important?
Unless instructed otherwise by the Police, the scene should be preserved until they have concluded their investigation. Consideration to scene preservation assists with accident investigation
35
For each stage of incident list 2 safety precautions: Hygiene prior to incident Hygiene during incident Post incident hygiene
* Hygiene prior to incident - hand washing, don ppc prior
* Hygiene during incident – ensure PPC is worn appropriately and replaced as necessary, keep work areas clean
* Post incident hygiene – Bag and tag contaminated PPC, thoroughly wash hands and clean equipment
36
Explain the procedure for contacting CISM or peer support program?
Call the Peer support number or contact COMCEN to be transferred to the peer support officer
37
What does SRS stand for and what are the 3 types
* Supplemental Restraint Systems
* airbags
* seat belt pre tensioners
* roll over protection systems
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How should you manage SRS hazards at the incident?
* Identify the SRS system
* Notify your crew members of the system
* Commence deactivation procedure and disconnect battery
* Fit the airbag catcher
* Peel and peak (remove trim) prior to extrication procedures
* Do not cut airbag components
* Never assume airbag is safe
* If access is required prior to deactivation of SRS system, implement the 30-60-30 safety zone
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Airbag deployment safety zones
* 30-60-30
* 30cm drivers
* 60cm passengers
* 30cm side
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8 stages of rescue operations
* 1 – Preparation: Maintain equipment and train personnel
* 2 – Response: Safe travel to the scene, The approach to the incident, position of vehicle, Liaise with other emergency services
* 3 - Incident Management: Assessment - inner and outer circle assessment, Action Circle, Equipment Staging Area, Hazard Control, stabilisation
* 4 - Gaining access: Rapid and safe, look before you leap, ensure your action does not increase risk
* 5 - Emergency care: DRSABC/ SMARCH
* 6 – Disentanglement:
Disassembly - remove nuts, bolts and other fasteners that hold equipment
Distortion - move equipment, debris etc. by hand and/or hydraulics
Displacement - complete removal of equipment or debris
Severance - removal of debris or equipment using cutting tools
* 7 - Removal and transfer
Removal - remove the patient to a point outside the incident area
Transfer - movement to a waiting ambulance
Carried out after consultation with ACTAS
* 8 – Termination: Final check, Vehicle surroundings, Removal of debris, Clean up and preparation, Reports/recording details of incident, Operational debrief, Critical incident stress (debriefing)
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Disentanglement: Disassembly
Disassembly involves the removal of nuts, bolts and other fasteners that hold the equipment together. Hand tools are generally used for this purpose.
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Disentanglement: Distortion
This is the movement of equipment, debris or other obstructions, by the use of hand and/or hydraulically powered tools.
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Disentanglement: Displacement
The complete removal of equipment, or debris from the vehicles or structures involved. Many of the tools available to the rescuer are suitable for this purpose
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Disentanglement: Severance
Severance requires the use of cutting tools to cut debris or equipment so that it can be removed
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Vehicle fuel systems (6)
* petrol
* diesel
* liquified petroleum gas (LPG)
* compressed natural gas (CNG)
* Hybrid
* Full electric
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LPG and CNG vehicle considerations
* cylinders 60/90L for cars, 350L for trucks
* may be fitted anywhere on vehicles
* identified by red diamond
* may have 2 filler points
* toggle switches may be found on the dash
* spare tyre may be standing up in station wagons
* look for cylinders, solenoids and compliance plates
47
List the appropriate actions to manage the hazards of LPG/CNG Powered vehicles
* ignition off
* isolate gas supply at or near the cylinder
* disconnect battery
* manage escaping gas
* atmospheric monitoring
48
List some safety hazards when dealing with electric/hybrid vehicles
* high voltage electrical components and circuitry
* high voltage cables
* high voltage battery pack
* inverter/converter
* electric motors operate silently and may start without warning
* Thermal runaway
49
List the 5 safety requirements when working on EV and Hybrid vehicles?
Check wheels
Inspect SRS systems
Push power switch to confirm the “ready” indicator is OFF
Remove ignition key
Inspect vehicle prior to using tools
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Types of vehicle rescue equipment (4)
* mechanical hydraulic equipment
* hand operated hydraulic equipment
* hand tools and associated equipment
* battery operated tools
51
List 8 hands tools likely to be used at a Rescue
* Halligan tool
* seat belt cutter
* pinch bar
* Screw driver
* Stanley knife
* Agius tool
* bolt cutters
* Spring loaded window breaker
52
Before using any tools to gain access what should be investigated?
* If any of the doors can be opened by handle of the vehicle and area is safe to gain access to, if so assess if doors are unlocked.
* Identify Hazards such as LP Gas or SRS systems this is to be confirmed by peel and peak.
53
What are some positive outcomes from a properly conducted debrief?
* High morale
* Stress relief
* Review in techniques
* Safer work practises
* Standard operating procedures
54
What details do you record in your note book
* Incident number
* Date, time and location
* Weather conditions
* Position of vehicle
* Configuration of vehicle
* Details and position of pers involved
* Comments made by occupants
* Action taken for patient removal
* Other relevant information
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Lukas Large spreaders
* spreading - up to 23 tonne
* squeezing - up to 11 tonne
* weight - 19.6kg
* spreading distance - 720mm
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Lukas Parrot beak cutters
* cut steel rod up to 38mm
* cutting force up to 75 tonnes
* Blade opening 182mm
* weight 19.2kg
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Telescopic rams
* 2 stage rams - 1050mm fully extended
* 3 stage rams - 1305mm fully extended
* piston 1 power - 24 tonnes
* piston 2 power - 12 tonnes
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Lukas Omni (combi) tool
* cutting force up to 54 tonnes
* spreading force up to 22 tonnes
* spreading distance - 430mm
* weight - 20kg
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Hydraulic Pump
* Weight 24.8kg
* oil capacity 3.9L
* usable qty 2.7
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What are the different electric vehicles?
1.Battery Electric Vehicles
2. Plug in Hybrid Vehicle
3. Hybrid electric vehicle
4. Fuel cell electric vehicle (hydrogen)
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How to approach electric vehicle?
On a 45 degree angle
