Accident with Entrapment Response Guidelines

Questions and Answers

What is the response to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the I90 tollway westbound between mile markers 56.1 and 59.25?

Eng. 24, Tower 22, Squad 22, Amb. 24, Amb. 22, and Bat 6

Eng. 22, Tower 22, Squad 22, Amb. 24, Amb. 22, and Bat 6

Eng. 24, Tower 22, Squad 22, Amb. 22, Amb. 24 and Bat 6 (correct)

Eng. 22, Tower 22, Squad 22, Amb. 22, Amb. 21 and Bat 6

What is the definition of an Accident with Entrapment according to HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?

A call that requires a helicopter response

A call that requires multiple ambulances

Any call that is reported as a person entrapped, whether in a vehicle or other circumstance (correct)

A call that results in a fatality

Who is responsible for notifying the State Police District 15 in the event of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the I90 tollway?

The Battalion 6 Chief

The Engine 24 Captain

The Ambulance 22 Paramedic

The Incident Commander (correct)

What should the Incident Commander provide to the State Police District 15 when notification is made?

A brief description of the emergency Signup and view all the answers

What takes precedence in the event of a conflict between MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures and HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines?

HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What document defines an Accident with Entrapment?

HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) guideline?

To provide predetermined responses to all incidents classified as an Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for approving the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) guideline?

Alan Wax, Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the response for an Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) in District 21?

Eng. 21, Tower 22, Squad 22, Amb. 21, Amb. 22 and Bat 6 Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) guideline be altered?

Based on information received from NWCD or to achieve a faster response based on location and/or status of fire department apparatus and personnel Signup and view all the answers

How many ambulances respond to an Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) in each district?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CAD in the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) response?

CAD replaces the district EMS unit with a closer EMS unit if available Signup and view all the answers

What is the revision number of the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) guideline?

8 Signup and view all the answers

When is the re-evaluation date of the Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) guideline?

January 1, 2026 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) Response Guidelines

The Hoffman Estates Fire Department's purpose is to provide standardized responses to Accident with Entrapment (ACEN) incidents classified by Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD).
The policy allows for alterations to achieve a faster response based on location and status of fire department apparatus and personnel.

Response Procedure

For motor vehicle accidents or entrapment circumstances:
Two ambulances respond for each district
Response varies by district (21, 22, 23, 24) with assigned engines, towers, squads, ambulances, and batallions

I90 Tollway Response

For motor vehicle accidents with entrapment on the I90 tollway:
Response varies by tollway direction (westbound, eastbound) and mile marker (56.1-59.25, 58.5-62.5, 59.25-61.8, 62.5-66.0)
Assigned engines, towers, squads, ambulances, and batallions respond accordingly

Notification

If State Police are not on the scene, the Incident Commander notifies NWCD to contact State Police District 15 about the incident on the tollway.

Definitions

Accident with Entrapment refers to any call reported with a person entrapped, whether in a vehicle or other circumstance.

Exceptions

In cases of conflict, HEFD Standard Operating Guidelines take precedence over MABAS Illinois Policies and Procedures and MABAS 1 Operating Guidelines/Policy Statements.

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Description

This quiz assesses knowledge of standard operating guidelines for responding to accidents with entrapment. It covers protocols and procedures for emergency responders.