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1
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What legislation governs vertical rescue?

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Emergency Act 2004
Emergency plan 2023

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Lead agency for vertical rescue in the built up area?

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ACTF&R

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Lead agency for vertical rescue in a rural area?

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ACT Policing

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Lead agency for Water Rescue?

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ACT Policing

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Lead agency for all other Rescues?

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ACTF&R

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Who will control primary rescue activities within the inner perimeter?

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ACTF&R

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Inner perimeter?

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ACTF&R- primary rescue agency

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Outer perimeter?

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AFP- Overall control and coordination of scene. Outer perimeter control

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Patient Care?

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ACTAS- are responsible for patient care and transport.

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Who/ what appliances responds to a vertical rescue incident?

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Rescue 48
Rescue 49
1x Pumper
1x Commander

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Do ACTF&R respond to incidents in NSW?

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Yes. At the request or approval by NSW Police.

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6 keys position in a vertical rescue team?

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  1. Incident Controller- First arriving station officer
  2. Operations officer- Must be a level 2 Vertical Rescue operator.
  3. Safety Officer- the supervision and checking of rigging systems. Checking of all personnel, rigging and safety systems. Must be level 2 vertical Rescue operator if possible
  4. Edge controller
  5. Patient access/litter attendant
  6. Haul Team
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What does LAST stand for?

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L- Location
A- Access and egress routes
S- Stabilise
T- Transport

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Location considerations?

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  • Type of location
  • Number of casualties
  • Type of rescue
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Access and egress routes considerations?

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  • Tides, waves and surf
  • Electrical conductors
  • Moving machinery
  • Greasy or oily surfaces
  • Hot surfaces
  • Unstable structures
  • Exhaust or steam outlets
  • Weather conditions and forecast
  • Night operations
  • Ground stability
    -Anchors
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Stabilise considerations?

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-Injuries
- Patient Assessment

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17
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Transporting patient?

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Patient packaging

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Considerations during scene reconnaissance and size up? Name 10

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  • Number and type of casualties
  • Location
  • Access and egress routes
  • Weather conditions and forecast
  • Night operations
  • Ground stability
  • Anchors
  • Sheer faces
  • Clearances and overhangs
  • Electrical conductors
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Name 4 post incident activities?

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  • Critical Incident stress management
  • Debrief post incident
  • Recording and reporting
  • Coroners requirements/reports
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Who is responsible for safety?

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Each persons own responsibility to safety check their equipment and systems prior to receiving checks from a safety officer.

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Minimum PPE for vertical rescue operations and training?

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  • Station level uniform
  • Helmet
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Gloves
  • Eye protection
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What is a “NO GO ZONE”?

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A no go zone is a clearly identified at any edge or hole, extending approximately two metres back from the edge, further if other hazards exist. No one is permitted into this area without a safety line (Edge Restraint Kit) A similar safety area must be established around the base of a mast or tower to protect from falling objects. All operators must be made aware of this area ASAP.

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What does ARCHER stand for?

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A- Anchors: in line, secure and bomb proof.

R- Reeving: Correct and attached.

C- Carabiners: locked and correctly loaded

H- Harness: fitted and secured correctly

E- Equipment: suitable and safe

R- Ropes: Secured, protected, in line and manned

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Personal touch check? Need 10

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  • Anchor
  • Rope
  • Helmet
  • Headlights
  • Spectacles
  • Neck
  • lanyard
  • chest harness
  • harness link
  • attachment to rope
  • carabiners
  • harness
  • harness equipment
  • sleeves
  • gloves
  • boots
  • equipment
  • general
  • briefing for task
25
What does SUDS stand for? Whistle communication.
Stop- short sharp blast Up- two blasts Down- three blasts Shit- danger! Continuous blast
26
What diameter size rope do we use?
Between 11mm and 16mm
27
What size do we use and what is its working load and its safety factor?
375kg and 8:1
28
Describe kernmantle Rope?
- consists of a central core (kern) of fibres which support the major portion of the load of rope. - the core is covered by a sheath (mantle) that supports a portion of the load. - the tight weave of the mantle protects the core from abrasion, dirt and environmental effects, such as sunlight.
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SWL 6mm?
100kg
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SWL 8mm?
225kg
31
8mm system prusik?
200kg
32
Purcell loop?
125kg
33
What chemicals can damage rope?
- Acids, especially battery acid (Nylon) - Bleaches (polyester) - Alkali - strong chemicals - general rule avoid contact with strong chemicals
34
Name 4 ways rope can be damaged when in use?
- Overloading - Damage from falling objects - Abrasion - heat fusion
35
Ropes can be damaged if it is left in?
- with permanently dressed knot in it - In sunlight - On cement Floor (Cement can be acid treat with chemicals such as alkaline) - Exposed to vehicle exhaust - Wet or damp areas - Avoid extreme heat and temperature -Contaminated with dirt and grit
36
Name three pieces of equipment used to avoid abrasions?
- Rope Pads - Pulleys - Edge Rollers
37
What is the life span of all software?
10 years
38
Upon inspection of the rope has damage to it, what should you do?
- Report damaged rope/equipment to your station officer/ level 2 operator, instructors or the technical rescue officer. - Remove from service and return to spec ops for replacement
39
Name the 3 tapes we use, colour and length?
Blue 10m Red 5m Green 4m
40
SWL 50mm flat tape
250kg
41
25mm tube?
250kg
42
25mm sewn tape sling?
290kg
43
An undressed knot reduces its strength by how much?
50%
44
Minimum tail length?
75mm
45
What is the safe working load of our carabiners?
500kg
46
Name 6 precautions when using a carabiner?
- Make sure keeper is screwed finger right - Do not cross load - Do not drop and handle carefully - Do not cut, file or stamp hardware - Keep lock gate clean and free of dirt - No oil or WD40
47
SWL of the MPD?
272kg
48
SWL of Carabiners/ Mallion?
500kg
49
SWL of Rock exotica swivel Pulley?
800kg
50
SWL of the Petzl Pulley?
450kg
51
Name the 2 types of Anchors?
- Existing - Created Anchors
52
Name 5 existing anchors?
- Trees - Rocks or boulders - Columns - Structural supports - Rails and posts
53
Name 4 created Anchors?
- Hydraulic Rams - Vehicles - Anchor bolts and plate - Pickets
54
Name 4 tape sling anchors?
- Single wrap - Double wrap - Basket hitch - 3 wrap pull 2
55
Rope Anchors name 2?
- 5 wrap round turn - Single wrap to a figure 8 retrace
56
What is orthostatic intolerance?
Orthostatic intolerance is when blood pools in the lower legs when a person is not moving and suspended. This results in “fainting like” condition. This may result in unconsciousness and unless the person is rescued promptly using established safe procedures, orthostatic intolerance can lead to suspension trauma.
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What are the signed and symptoms of orthostatic intolerance?
- light headedness - Palpitations - poor concentration - Fatigue - headache - faintness - breathlessness - Sweating - Paleness - Nausea - Dizziness - Increased heart rate - Low blood pressure - low heart rate - loss of vision
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What is Suspension trauma?
Workers using safety harnesses may experience orthostatic intolerance following a fall and remaining suspended in a harness with limited movement. Depending on time, the blood can pool in the lower parts of the body. When the blood pools, you get build up of waste products, electrolyte imbalance and loss of blood volume. This can result in suspension trauma that can lead to death.
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Factors affecting risk of suspension trauma?
- Injury from fall - Shock - Hypothermia - blood loss - dehydration - inability to move legs - pre-existing cardio/respiratory problems

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