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What is the primary purpose of the procedure outlined in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the procedure outlined in the text?
- To outline the steps for conducting a 360 assessment of hazardous materials at a fire scene
- To designate roles and responsibilities for personnel accountability during fire suppression
- To provide arrival and on-scene procedures for the fire department units responding to vehicle extrication incidents (correct)
- To establish guidelines for coordinating with dispatch during fire incidents
What information should the first arriving unit provide to dispatch according to the procedure?
What information should the first arriving unit provide to dispatch according to the procedure?
- Location coordinates, description of the incident, and number of casualties
- Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, and unit establishing Incident Command (IC) (correct)
- Number of personnel required for extrication, type of tools needed, and estimated time of arrival
- Details of any hazardous materials present, number of vehicles involved, and weather conditions
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
- Full vehicle extrication tools and personnel trained in their use (correct)
- High visibility safety vests and personal protective equipment for all responding units
- Search and rescue equipment along with personnel experienced in HAZMAT handling
- Fire suppression tools and personnel trained in building collapse rescue operations
What is one of the responsibilities of the IC according to the procedure?
What is one of the responsibilities of the IC according to the procedure?
Which item should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?
Which item should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What should be done to confirm the engine is shut down in electric or hybrid vehicles?
What should be done to confirm the engine is shut down in electric or hybrid vehicles?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
What can pillars and panels of vehicles contain?
What can pillars and panels of vehicles contain?
What is a key consideration during vehicle extrication operations?
What is a key consideration during vehicle extrication operations?
What should be taken into account regarding the presence of lithium-ion batteries during vehicle extrication?
What should be taken into account regarding the presence of lithium-ion batteries during vehicle extrication?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
What is a priority position for resource deployment during vehicle extrication operations?
What is a priority position for resource deployment during vehicle extrication operations?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
How many firefighters should the extrication team consist of?
How many firefighters should the extrication team consist of?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
What is a key consideration regarding the presence of lithium-ion batteries during vehicle extrication?
What is a key consideration regarding the presence of lithium-ion batteries during vehicle extrication?
When should suppression and extrication units be released if hazardous materials were reasonably present?
When should suppression and extrication units be released if hazardous materials were reasonably present?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Incident Command (IC) according to the procedure?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Incident Command (IC) according to the procedure?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?
What should be used to develop an initial incident action plan and for ongoing operations?
What can pillars and panels of vehicles contain?
What can pillars and panels of vehicles contain?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What is the primary purpose of the procedure outlined in the text when units are responding to an incident involving extrication from a motor vehicle accident?
What is the primary purpose of the procedure outlined in the text when units are responding to an incident involving extrication from a motor vehicle accident?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What is a key consideration during vehicle extrication operations?
What is a key consideration during vehicle extrication operations?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
What should be assumed about airbags unless advised otherwise?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
If equipped with a keyless start, how far should the fob be removed?
If equipped with a keyless start, how far should the fob be removed?
What is a priority position for resource deployment during vehicle extrication operations?
What is a priority position for resource deployment during vehicle extrication operations?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
When should suppression and extrication operations begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present?
An extrication team should consist of an officer and How many firefighters?
An extrication team should consist of an officer and How many firefighters?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What should personnel do regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) during vehicle extrication operations?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What is emphasized when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What tools and personnel should be confirmed as dispatched by the first arriving unit's Incident Command (IC)?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
What should members assume about vehicles until reasonably confirmed otherwise?
Study Notes
Vehicle Extrication Operations - Key Points
- The text provides guidelines for vehicle extrication operations, particularly for alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles.
- Badges or labels indicating alternative fuel vehicles include electric, hybrid, high voltage, zero emission, compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, liquid propane gas, liquid/compressed hydrogen, and overhead wires.
- It's important to consider leaking or venting motor fuel, liquid propane, compressed natural gas, or other hazardous materials during extrication operations.
- The presence of lithium-ion batteries off-gassing or showing signs of thermal runaway should be taken into account.
- The total number of victims, number of entrapped victims, and any other conditions that could interfere with extrication operations should be assessed.
- If a commercial vehicle is involved, efforts should be made to locate the driver and determine the presence of hazardous materials.
- Initial incident action plan should be developed if indicators or conditions of hazardous materials are present, in accordance with the DOT Emergency Action Guide and the department's Hazardous Materials Initial Incident Response Procedure.
- Suppression and extrication operations should not begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present until approved by the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer.
- Priority positions for resource deployment should be given to units with extrication systems and equipment, fire suppression units, and EMS.
- Personnel should don and remain in full personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow specific guidelines for alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles during operations.
- Fire suppression activities should be in accordance with Traffic Collisions and Vehicle Fire Response Procedure, and extreme caution should be exercised when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles.
- The extrication team should consist of an officer and a minimum of two firefighters and follow specific procedures for extrication from alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles.
Vehicle Extrication Operations - Key Points
- The text provides guidelines for vehicle extrication operations, particularly for alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles.
- Badges or labels indicating alternative fuel vehicles include electric, hybrid, high voltage, zero emission, compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, liquid propane gas, liquid/compressed hydrogen, and overhead wires.
- It's important to consider leaking or venting motor fuel, liquid propane, compressed natural gas, or other hazardous materials during extrication operations.
- The presence of lithium-ion batteries off-gassing or showing signs of thermal runaway should be taken into account.
- The total number of victims, number of entrapped victims, and any other conditions that could interfere with extrication operations should be assessed.
- If a commercial vehicle is involved, efforts should be made to locate the driver and determine the presence of hazardous materials.
- Initial incident action plan should be developed if indicators or conditions of hazardous materials are present, in accordance with the DOT Emergency Action Guide and the department's Hazardous Materials Initial Incident Response Procedure.
- Suppression and extrication operations should not begin if hazardous materials are reasonably present until approved by the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer.
- Priority positions for resource deployment should be given to units with extrication systems and equipment, fire suppression units, and EMS.
- Personnel should don and remain in full personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow specific guidelines for alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles during operations.
- Fire suppression activities should be in accordance with Traffic Collisions and Vehicle Fire Response Procedure, and extreme caution should be exercised when placing stabilization equipment against electric or hybrid vehicles.
- The extrication team should consist of an officer and a minimum of two firefighters and follow specific procedures for extrication from alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles.
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Learn about the key points for vehicle extrication operations, especially concerning alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid vehicles, and the precautions to take when dealing with hazardous materials and batteries.
