Vehicle Accident and Extrication Procedures Quiz

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According to the Standard Operating Guidelines, what are the priorities of an incident?

Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property conservation

Life Safety, Property conservation, and Incident Stabilization (correct)

Property conservation, Incident Stabilization, and Life Safety

Incident Stabilization, Life Safety, and Property conservation

When should crews assist CCEMS with patient care?

Only if requested by CCEMS

Before patients are removed from the vehicle

During extrication operations

After patients are removed from the vehicle (correct)

What should crews do if a vehicle is not upright?

Request additional resources

Leave the scene and continue with other duties

Assess the condition of the vehicle

Remain on scene until a tow company uprights the vehicle (correct)

What should crews do before cutting a vehicle?

Remove plastic molding and check for hazards Signup and view all the answers

What should crews do when parking apparatus to protect the scene?

Protect the work area also Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Vehicle Fire Standard Operating Guidelines?

To assure the efficient extinguishment of fires involving automobiles and other vehicles while maintaining the highest level of safety for all crews and the public Signup and view all the answers

According to the Vehicle Accident and Extrication SOG, what is the purpose of this guideline?

To establish guidelines for personnel operating at vehicle accident incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended angle for positioning apparatus at a vehicle accident scene, according to the SOG?

45 degrees away from curbside Signup and view all the answers

When should the Officer provide a size up of the scene at a vehicle accident incident, according to the SOG?

Upon arrival Signup and view all the answers

According to the SOG, what should be done at intersections or when the incident is near the middle of the street?

Block two or more sides of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended PPE for personnel operating at vehicle accident incidents, according to the SOG?

Reflective vests or Turnout Gear Signup and view all the answers

When should the Officer request additional appropriate resources at a vehicle accident incident, according to the SOG?

After providing a size up of the scene Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when should the vehicles battery cables be disconnected or cut?

When the fire is under control Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting a cause and origin investigation at the scene?

The Officer on scene Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the officer on scene is not able to determine the cause and origin of the fire?

Call the Investigator Signup and view all the answers

When should the State Fire Marshal be contacted for an Investigator?

When the fire is suspicious in nature Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the fire is under control?

Open and cool the engine compartment and trunk Signup and view all the answers

Who should cool the engine compartment and trunk of the vehicle on fire?

The Officer on scene Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the fire is suspicious in nature?

Call the State Fire Marshal Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the cause and origin of the fire is unable to be determined?

Disconnect or cut the battery cables Signup and view all the answers