23 Questions
What is the purpose of procedure 316?
To provide procedures for vehicle extrication operations
What information should the first arriving unit provide to dispatch?
Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, and establishment of incident command (IC)
What should the IC confirm about dispatched units?
Dispatch of full vehicle extrication tools and trained personnel
What does the IC need to establish besides fire suppression and extrication teams?
Department personnel accountability system
What is the purpose of performing a 360 assessment?
To identify hazardous materials (HAZMAT) placards
What tools should be included in the dispatched units for extrication operations?
Hydraulic extrication systems, cribbing, bracing, shoring, and blocking
What should be assumed about the vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
They are hybrid, electric, or alternative fuel powered
What should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?
DOT Emergency Response guidebook
What should be confirmed before engaging in extrication of electric or hybrid vehicles?
The engine is shut down
What should be stored with the DOT Emergency Response guidebook in all department vehicles?
Alternative fuel emergency field guide
What should be avoided and worked around unless advised otherwise by the IC or extrication officer?
Undeployed airbags
What can compromise vehicle stability without warning during extrication activity?
Airbag deployment
Before releasing units from any scene where personnel were exposed to potentially harmful substances, what should the IC ensure?
Adequate gross decontamination is performed
What should the extrication team do if the vehicle is on its side or overturned?
Use extreme caution when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles to avoid damaging the battery cell.
What should the extrication team do to disable the vehicle?
Disconnect the 12-volt battery following the manufacturer's instructions.
What should at least one firefighter do during pre-extrication fire suppression operations?
Keep a charged line trained on the extrication team and their activities.
What should be avoided when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
Damaging the battery cell
What should the extrication officer do to avoid cutting into fuel delivery, high-voltage, or high-pressure components?
Supervise extrication procedures using manufacturers' recommendations found in the alternative fuel vehicles emergency field guide used by the department.
What should personnel wear when advised that full PPE is not needed during extrication operations?
No less than helmet, eye protection, extrication gloves with medical grade nitrile or latex gloves underneath, station shirt, bunker pants, and boots.
What should be done if a commercial vehicle is involved?
Reasonable efforts to locate the driver should be made to determine what is being carried and the presence of hazardous materials.
When should suppression and extrication operations not begin?
Until reasonably confirmed otherwise by the IC or Incident Safety Officer
What should be done if any of several indicators or conditions are present?
Develop an initial incident action plan and respond in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Who should establish a marked extrication zone?
The assigned extrication officer
Learn about the purpose, scope, and first five minutes procedures for vehicle extrication operations, as outlined for the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department units. This quiz covers arrival and on-scene procedures, communication with dispatch, and initial steps for the first arriving unit.
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