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| Who initially controls operations while maintaining safety for personnel and victims? |
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Definition
| 1st arriving company or rescue ambulance |
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What guidelines must be considered when developing strategies and tactics at vehicle extrications? |
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Definition
apparatus placement minimum equipment deployment vehicle stabilization victim stabilization scene safety |
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Term
| what is the minimum equipment deployment at vehicle extrication incidents? |
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Definition
1 1/2" charged hoseline dry chemical extinguisher |
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Term
| what equipment is commonly used to stabilize vehicles? |
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Definition
chock blocks/cribbing cables/lifelines jacks |
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Term
| who is designated as scene safety officer on scene of a vehicle extrication incident? |
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Definition
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Term
| what special equipment used at a vehicle extrication incident requires special consideration? |
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Definition
hydraulic rescue tool (jaws) hydraulic rams maxi-force air bag system |
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Term
| how large should the working area at a vehicle extrication be at a minimum? |
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