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En route, what must appliance crew members wear?

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High-visibility clothing

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What might slow down the approach to the incident

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Weather Traffic Debris and casualties Scene assessment Fend off position

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What position should the appliance be parked in to create a safe working area

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The fend off position

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How would you create a safe working environment on a range of roads

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Appliance warning lighting should be used Dismount appliance away from traffic Full PPE and High-vis Close or restrict roadway Deploy police accident sign Motorway traffic should be warned Lease with police and Highways Agency Traffic Officers Do not cross central reservation unless necessary Appoint safety officers ASAP Firefighting media must be ready in case of fire Wear BA when necessary Remain alert throughout

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When a person is trapped in an RTC, what three factors will be found

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The casualty will require urgent hospitalisation Difficulty in gaining access to the casualty Restricted space in which to work

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On arrival at an RTC, the LFB’s operational procedures are split into two phases. What are they?

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Phase 1: arrival and scene assessment Phase 2: rescue from the vehicle

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What 3 factors would be considered under phase 1: arrival and preparation

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Safety and scene assessment Initial access to the casualty and stabilisation Glass management and tool preparation

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What three roles would be undertaken under phase 2: rescue from the vehicle

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Space creation Full access to the casualty Casualty immobilised and extricated

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How many zones make up the safety zone?

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Two, the inner circle (full PPE, only those involved in the rescue, minimum 2 metres around the vehicle) and the outer circle (where the IC monitors, any available personnel and resources. Minimum of 5 metres from the vehicle)

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What vehicle hazards must be considered when attending an RTC incident

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Contents (flammable, hazardous, dangerous pets) Fuels. Petrol, diesel, gas, LPG. And fuel lines. Vehicle stability Sharp metal, broken glass Flouroelastomers - found in some care, once heated will produce hydroflouric acid Alloys or hot metal Refrigeration units, air con units Carbon fibres (can be brittle) Plastics (toxic smoke) Projectiles Electric and battery acids Tailgate and tipping mechanisms WHIPS, seat belt pre-tensioner, air bags, roll bars, telescopic bumpers.

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What should be viewed as the first step in casualty care at an RTC

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Stabilisation

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How many phases of stabilisation are there

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2 Phase 1 (5 points of contact) Phase 2(9 points of contact)

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What must be disconnected at the earliest opportunity

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The vehicle battery

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What electrical equipment should be used before disconnecting the battery

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Lowering all windows Move seats Operate sun/convertible roofs Any other electrical ancillary equipment

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What are the main types of glass removed in vehicles by the LFB

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Laminated- normally found in the windscreen Toughened- Normally used for the side windows Perspex- Not common, can be found in security vehicles

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What are the main types of glass fixings found by the LFB

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Rubber seal - Holds fixed glass Bonded- Holds fixed glass, but is glued onto bodywork Hinged - Found on the rear quarter of some vehicles Sliding- Most side windows will slide into door

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How would you identify what type of glass you are dealing with at an RTC

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The name of the glass will be printed on the windscreen

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What will happen to laminated glass when broken

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It will remain in one layer, possibly with large shards.

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What will happen to toughened glass when broken

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It will smash into thousands of pieces

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What is the operating pressure of the Holmatro combi tool?

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720 bar

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What is the cutting force of the Holmatro combi?

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About 29 tonnes

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When working with cutting tools, firefighters should try to work in groups of …?

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Two. One as a tool operator One as casualty or safety protection

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Where would you find the ‘A’ post

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Normally attached to the windscreen

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Where would you find the ‘D’ or ‘E’ posts?
Normally attached to the rear screen (on estate cars)
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What is one of the strongest parts of the vehicle?
The sill. It runs along the bottom of the vehicle.
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The extraction of a casualty can be divided into two categories. What are they?
Immediate rescue - Medical requirement, fire, submerged, toxic atmosphere, hazardous materials, police directive Or Controlled release- the casualty is trapped, but stable. As much room as possible can be made to remove the casualty, but conditions may change.
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What is the golden hour?
Prompt medical attention within the first hour, to prevent the death of a casualty.
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At an RTC, what simultaneous actions can be undertaken to save time?
Setting up an equipment pool whilst the vehicle is being stabilised. Managing the vehicle glass as the shut lines are opened. Opening the door using the combi tool while the roof is being removed with the sabre saw.
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How is a Holmatro powered?
A PPU unit (Power unit), with a petrol engine and hydraulic pum. Unleaded petrol.
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What range bar does the Holmatro operate at
Between 680 and 720 bar
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How much does the PPU weigh
15.5kg
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What is the combi tool?
A combination tool with the functions of a cutter and spreader
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What is the combi tools maximum spreading force?
20 tonne
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What is the combi tools maximum cutting force?
38 tonnes
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What is the maximum pulling force of the combi tool?
5 tonnes
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What is the maximum spread of the combi tool?
320mm
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What is the weight of the combi tool?
15 kg
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What are the features of the hydraulic hose?
5 metre anti kink Single hose connection working pressure of 680 to 720 bar
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What additional PPE is required when working at an RTC
High-visibility clothing
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What are the three types of blade used with the Sabre saw?
Fine Coarse Black
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What is the fine saw blade used for, and what setting should be set on the sabre saw?
Cast and forged iron, and setting 1
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What is the coarse blade used for, and what is it’s setting on the sabre saw?
Plastics and laminates, and setting 2
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What is the black blade used for, and what is its setting on the sabre saw.
Timber, laminates and insulation boards, and setting 3
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What is the spreading force of the Holmatro?
20 tonnes
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What is the cutting force of the Holmatro
38 tonnes
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What is the spreading distance of the Holmatro?
320mm
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What does the yellow cross on the disc cutter blade mean?
This is an indicator to show when the blade needs to be changed.
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What are the reasons for immediate release (extricating a casualty straight away)
Submerged Fire Police direction Toxic atmosphere Hazardous materials Medical requirements
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Why might the approach to an RTC incident be slowed?
Weather (heavy rain, snow, ice) Traffic (approaching the incident) Debris and casualties Scene assessment Fend off position
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Why would you adopt the fend off position?
To protect the safety of firefighters, the rescue staff and the scene
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How many people are used for the combi tool?
2
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What is the role of the second person on the combi tool?
To watch and observe, maintaining the safety of the operator. To provide hard protection for the casualty.
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What is the aim of space creation
To make the hole fit the casualty, not the casualty fit the hole
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What are the hazards associated with alloys
Some alloys will give off toxic fumes when heated They may explode with force when heated or cooled May shatter with explosive force when cut with RTC tools
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What is the hazard associated with fleurolastomers?
They will decompose when heated and produce hydrofluoric acid.
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What is the distance of the zones in an RTC
The inner zone - 2m The outer zone - 5m
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Why do we disconnect the battery?
To prevent the activation of SRS devices +one other answer
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Describe phase 1 stabilisation
5 points of stability. 3 step blocks/towers under the sill of the car (two casualty side, one opposite) 2 wheels (diagonal opposites) secured
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What are the steps in the first phase of extrication?
Safety and scene assessment Initial access and stabilisation Glass management and tool prep
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What are the steps in the second phase of extrication
Space creation Full access Full extrication
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What is the safe distances associated when working with airbags
The 5-10-20 rule 5” at the side airbags 10” at the driver airbag 20” at the passenger airbag
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What is the yellow cross on the air lifting unit?
It marks the position for maximum lifting capability
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How many air lifting units can be used at one time
1
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What is the maximum weight an air lifting unit can lift?
12 tonnes
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What is the operating pressure of the air lifting unit?
8 bar pressure
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What are the three types of glass?
Laminated, toughened and Perspex
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What fittings are used with glass?
Bonded Hinged Rubber seal Sliding
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What is the side impact protection system?
Side impact bars which are fitted to the front and rear doors to prevent intrusion.
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What difficulty might firefighters come across with the side impact protection system (side impact bars)
The bars are made of boron steel, which the combi tool cannot cut
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What additional PPE is required when working at an RTC
High-visibility clothing
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What are the three types of blade used with the Sabre saw?
Fine Coarse Black
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What is the fine saw blade used for, and what setting should be set on the sabre saw?
Cast and forged iron, and setting 1
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What is the coarse blade used for, and what is it’s setting on the sabre saw?
Plastics and laminates, and setting 2
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What additional PPE is required when working at an RTC
High-visibility clothing
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What are the three types of blade used with the Sabre saw?
Fine Coarse Black
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What is the fine saw blade used for, and what setting should be set on the sabre saw?
Cast and forged iron, and setting 1
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What is the coarse blade used for, and what is it’s setting on the sabre saw?
Plastics and laminates, and setting 2
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What is the black blade used for, and what is its setting on the sabre saw.
Timber, laminates and insulation boards, and setting 3
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What is the spreading force of the Holmatro?
20 tonnes
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What is the cutting force of the Holmatro
38 tonnes
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What is the spreading distance of the Holmatro?
320mm
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What does the yellow cross on the disc cutter blade mean?
This is an indicator to show when the blade needs to be changed.
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What are the reasons for immediate release (extricating a casualty straight away)
Submerged Fire Police direction Toxic atmosphere Hazardous materials Medical requirements
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Why might the approach to an RTC incident be slowed?
Weather (heavy rain, snow, ice) Traffic (approaching the incident) Debris and casualties Scene assessment Fend off position
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Why would you adopt the fend off position?
To protect the safety of firefighters, the rescue staff and the scene
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How many people are used for the combi tool?
2
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What is the role of the second person on the combi tool?
To watch and observe, maintaining the safety of the operator. To provide hard protection for the casualty.
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What is the aim of space creation
To make the hole fit the casualty, not the casualty fit the hole
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What are the hazards associated with alloys
Some alloys will give off toxic fumes when heated They may explode with force when heated or cooled May shatter with explosive force when cut with RTC tools
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What is the hazard associated with fleurolastomers?
They will decompose when heated and produce hydrofluoric acid.
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What is the distance of the zones in an RTC
The inner zone - 2m The outer zone - 5m
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Why do we disconnect the battery?
To prevent the activation of SRS devices +one other answer
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Describe phase 1 stabilisation
5 points of stability. 3 step blocks/towers under the sill of the car (two casualty side, one opposite) 2 wheels (diagonal opposites) secured
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What are the steps in the first phase of extrication?
Safety and scene assessment Initial access and stabilisation Glass management and tool prep
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What are the steps in the second phase of extrication
Space creation Full access Full extrication
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What is the safe distances associated when working with airbags
The 5-10-20 rule 5” at the side airbags 10” at the driver airbag 20” at the passenger airbag
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What is the yellow cross on the air lifting unit?
It marks the position for maximum lifting capability
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How many air lifting units can be used at one time
1
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What is the maximum weight an air lifting unit can lift?
12 tonnes
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What is the operating pressure of the air lifting unit?
8 bar pressure
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What are the three types of glass?
Laminated, toughened and Perspex
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What fittings are used with glass?
Bonded Hinged Rubber seal Sliding
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What is the side impact protection system?
Side impact bars which are fitted to the front and rear doors to prevent intrusion.
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What difficulty might firefighters come across with the side impact protection system (side impact bars)
The bars are made of boron steel, which the combi tool cannot cut
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What is the black blade used for, and what is its setting on the sabre saw.
Timber, laminates and insulation boards, and setting 3
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What is the spreading force of the Holmatro?
20 tonnes
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What is the cutting force of the Holmatro
38 tonnes
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What is the spreading distance of the Holmatro?
320mm
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What does the yellow cross on the disc cutter blade mean?
This is an indicator to show when the blade needs to be changed.
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What are the reasons for immediate release (extricating a casualty straight away)
Submerged Fire Police direction Toxic atmosphere Hazardous materials Medical requirements
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Why might the approach to an RTC incident be slowed?
Weather (heavy rain, snow, ice) Traffic (approaching the incident) Debris and casualties Scene assessment Fend off position
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Why would you adopt the fend off position?
To protect the safety of firefighters, the rescue staff and the scene
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How many people are used for the combi tool?
2
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What is the role of the second person on the combi tool?
To watch and observe, maintaining the safety of the operator. To provide hard protection for the casualty.
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What is the aim of space creation
To make the hole fit the casualty, not the casualty fit the hole
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What are the hazards associated with alloys
Some alloys will give off toxic fumes when heated They may explode with force when heated or cooled May shatter with explosive force when cut with RTC tools
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What is the hazard associated with fleurolastomers?
They will decompose when heated and produce hydrofluoric acid.
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What is the distance of the zones in an RTC
The inner zone - 2m The outer zone - 5m
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Why do we disconnect the battery?
To prevent the activation of SRS devices +one other answer
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Describe phase 1 stabilisation
5 points of stability. 3 step blocks/towers under the sill of the car (two casualty side, one opposite) 2 wheels (diagonal opposites) secured
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What difficulty might firefighters come across with the side impact protection system (side impact bars)
The bars are made of boron steel, which the combi tool cannot cut
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What is the side impact protection system?
Side impact bars which are fitted to the front and rear doors to prevent intrusion.
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What fittings are used with glass?
Bonded Hinged Rubber seal Sliding
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What are the three types of glass?
Laminated, toughened and Perspex
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What is the operating pressure of the air lifting unit?
8 bar pressure
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What is the maximum weight an air lifting unit can lift?
12 tonnes
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How many air lifting units can be used at one time
1
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What is the yellow cross on the air lifting unit?
It marks the position for maximum lifting capability
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What is the safe distances associated when working with airbags
The 5-10-20 rule 5” at the side airbags 10” at the driver airbag 20” at the passenger airbag
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What are the steps in the second phase of extrication
Space creation Full access Full extrication
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What are the steps in the first phase of extrication?
Safety and scene assessment Initial access and stabilisation Glass management and tool prep

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