MCFRS Vehicle Collision Incident SOP Quiz
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What is the purpose of the standard operating procedures established for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) personnel in vehicle collision incidents?

  • To increase risk and complexity in responding to vehicle collisions.
  • To decrease the coordination among MCFRS personnel during vehicle collisions.
  • To establish basic responsibilities for transporting patients to hospitals.
  • To provide guidance on managing changes in vehicle and tool technology. (correct)
  • What are some factors that increase the risk in vehicle collision incidents as mentioned in the text?

  • Absence of moving traffic and attentive drivers.
  • High visibility on limited access highways.
  • Inattentive drivers and changes in technology. (correct)
  • Ability to preplan worksites and lack of changes in vehicle technology.
  • According to the policy, how should vehicle collisions that require emergency medical treatment be executed?

  • In a haphazard manner with no coordination.
  • By focusing more on transport than treatment.
  • In a coordinated fashion. (correct)
  • Without considering hazard control measures.
  • What area does the policy issued by Fire Chief Scott E. Goldstein apply to?

    <p>It applies to all MCFRS personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document does the current policy supersede?

    <p>Policy and Procedure 24-04, Vehicle Accident Response Policy, April 1, 1995.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was this policy developed according to the text?

    <p>To update the guidance and requirements needed to safely manage changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving Rescue Squad, Rescue Truck, or Rescue Engine unit?

    <p>Position as the initial Blocking Unit if no heavy apparatus is on scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST important responsibility of the Engine unit at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Assume or establish command of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MAIN purpose of a Blocking Unit at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>To position close to a jersey barrier to prevent out-of-control vehicles from passing through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a firefighter staffing a charged hose line during extrication wear a traffic safety vest?

    <p>Never, as they must wear full structural firefighting PPE and SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MAIN reason that a Blocking Unit may need to exit the vehicle and move to a better protected position during a longer duration incident?

    <p>To be in a safer position if the Blocking Unit is exposed to high-speed truck traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MAIN responsibility of the Engine unit's crew at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the use of dry chemical extinguishers or the addition of Class B foam be considered at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>To supplement fire suppression readiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MAIN responsibility of the Unit Officer of the first arriving Rescue Squad, Rescue Truck, or Rescue Engine unit?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST important responsibility of the Blocking Unit(s) at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Expand the Protected Work Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should firefighters wear full structural firefighting PPE and SCBA while staffing a charged hose line during a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a non-deployed airbag is present in a vehicle during an extrication?

    <p>Avoid it as much as possible, as some can re-deploy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for stabilizing a vehicle during an incident response?

    <p>The vehicle is a hybrid or electric model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before beginning an extrication process?

    <p>Isolate the engine power and 12v power if accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do if they need to enter the inner circle during an extrication when flammable liquids are present?

    <p>Wear full PPE, including a hood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about high voltage cables in hybrid/electric vehicles is true?

    <p>They can be identified by their orange color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the incident commander do if additional vehicle stabilization is or may be required?

    <p>Make full use of responding rescue squads and engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should personnel wear the minimum level of PPE inside the inner circle?

    <p>When the incident commander deems it necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the initial size-up indicates that a vehicle may move or shift in an uncontrolled manner?

    <p>Stabilize the vehicle before proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the ambulance crew do if they arrive before the heavy apparatus?

    <p>Position to protect the incident and rescuers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the extrication plan and techniques be based on?

    <p>The needs of the patient(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal when more than one platform is dispatched to an incident according to the text?

    <p>Position apparatus for both units to deploy tools and equipment as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered one of the most important factors in maintaining safety during roadway incidents based on the text?

    <p>Establishing traffic blocking for the protection of responders and patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of Unit officers according to the text?

    <p>Understanding incident priorities and implementing tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should all personnel do before engaging in incident activity as per the text?

    <p>Wear traffic safety vests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Inner Circle Check involve as described in the text?

    <p>Assessing need for Stabilization if injured occupants are inside the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT part of an Inner Circle Check according to the text?

    <p>Provide traffic blocking for responders' protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel assigned to fire suppression tasks avoid wearing as per the text?

    <p>'Traffic safety vests'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is responsible for establishing or expanding the Protected Work Zone according to the text?

    <p>All personnel on-site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a priority in positioning during roadway incidents according to the text?

    <p>'Establishing traffic blocking' for responders' protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Crew do during an extrication process?

    <p>Begin or support patient care and ensure any fires can be immediately suppressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should dry chemical extinguishers or Class B foam be considered during a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>To supplement fire suppression readiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Blocking Unit(s) in a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Build or expand the Protected Work Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a Blocking Unit need to exit the vehicle during a longer duration incident?

    <p>When exposed to high-speed truck traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of deploying a charged hose line during an extrication process?

    <p>To immediately suppress any fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the guidance provided in this policy for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel?

    <p>To update the guidance and requirements needed to safely manage changes in vehicle and tool technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly increases the risk during vehicle collision incidents?

    <p>Inattentive drivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the authority for the current policy issued by Fire Chief Scott E. Goldstein?

    <p>Montgomery County Code Section 21-3 (b)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of vehicle collisions does the policy address specifically?

    <p>Emergency medical treatment, extrication, hazard control, and patient transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility outlined in the policy for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel during vehicle collision incidents?

    <p>Executing tasks in a coordinated fashion until incident-specific instructions are given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel avoid placing themselves or the patient in during incident response?

    <p>Extrication path</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should personnel not enter the Inner Circle without Full PPE?

    <p>When flammable liquids are present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a reason for stabilizing a vehicle during incident response?

    <p>Additional lighting needed for patient assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before entering the Inner Circle during Extrication?

    <p>Isolation of engine power and 12v power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must all Extrication units remain committed to the call?

    <p>When a patient is pinned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the policy, which of the following is the HIGHEST priority for positioning apparatus at a roadway incident?

    <p>Establishing traffic blocking for the protection of responders and patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do if they need to enter the inner circle during an extrication when flammable liquids are present?

    <p>Wear full structural firefighting PPE and SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MAIN responsibility of the Engine unit's crew at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Provide traffic blocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the LEAST important responsibility of the Blocking Unit(s) at a vehicle collision incident?

    <p>Ensure efficient egress for EMS transport units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was this policy developed according to the text?

    <p>To address the most dangerous work that Fire and Rescue personnel perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

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