VMO OSFM
All vehicle crash scene hazards fall into one of the 3 categories that offer risk to the
rescuer and patient: - Answer- Environmental, Incident-Scene and Vehicle Hazards
Two procedures that make airbag systems less likely to deploy during rescue
operations are: - Answer- Turn off ignition and disconnect disconnect electrical
power
When confronted with a fuel leak or spill: - Answer- rescuers should identify the
source position multipurpose, dry - chemical fire extinguisher as a quick way to
establish a basic level of standby suppression
True or False: Weather, time of day and location, is all that command needs to
consider on initial size-up while responding to the accident scene - Answer- True
According to OSHA, on older air chisels, the "beehive" style retainer system: -
Answer- Does NOT meet current safety requirements
A reciprocating saw is the most efficient model for vehicle rescue applications
because: - Answer- It allows the rescuer to use each saw blade more efficiently
For maximum efficiency with a curved blade cutter, rescuers should position the
blades of the tool: - Answer- completely around the object being cut
When it is most effective, the process by which rescuers gain initial access to the
patient takes no more than: - Answer- 60 seconds
Incidents involving machinery extrication may include: - Answer- metal cutting
forming equipment
farm machinery
construction equipment
lifting
moving
transfer equipment
hydraulic equipment systems can be driven by: - Answer- Electric motors
Gas engines
Diesel engines
Machinery stabilization can be driven by: - Answer- cribbing
shutting off gas/fuel
lockout-tagout
True or False
Most electrocutions and electrical injuries in an agricultural-rural setting are due to
direct contact or proximity arcing from overhead power lines - Answer- True
, During the termination stage: - Answer- Rescue personnel
service the vehicles
place tools/equipment back on the vehicle
Vehicle extrication/rescue operations may expose rescuers to the following hazards:
- Answer- Air bag systems and energy absorbing bumper systems
A common bond in the death of responders working in or near moving traffic is: -
Answer- traffic was not effectively controlled
A technique to limit bystanders from viewing the scene is - Answer- emergency
personnel standing side by side
Statistics show that the crash of and emergency vehicle responding to or returning
from a scene is most likely to occur: - Answer- typically level, dry intersection with
either stop signs or yield signs posted, or operating traffic light
True or False:
Incident command system should be used at all incidents, regardless of their size or
complexity - Answer- True
Blocking is defined as - Answer- keeping approaching traffic from entering the scene
True or False
Softwood is acceptable for cribbing blocks if it is used properly and not overloaded -
Answer- True
The recommended minimum capacity rating for a come-a-long used for vehicle
rescue work is - Answer- 2 tons
When pulling with a heavy hydraulic power rescue spreaders - Answer- rescuers
must use chain and hook assemblies that are equal to or greater in quality and ;load
rating those supplied by manufacturer of the tool
If a bumper piston was exposed to heat - Answer- It could potentially launch 300 ft
Patient packing refers to two distinctly different actions: - Answer- packing the pt and
dealing with specific injuries
ROPS definition - Answer- Roll Over Protection System
which of the following is FALSE about how you can shut down the engine of a tractor
- Answer- Turning off the key will shut down all diesel tractor engines
Which is correct for the Termination stage - Answer- All fluids should be checked out
and filled, critique the incident as soon as possible and CISD needs to be considered
if it is necessary at this time
All vehicle crash scene hazards fall into one of the 3 categories that offer risk to the
rescuer and patient: - Answer- Environmental, Incident-Scene and Vehicle Hazards
Two procedures that make airbag systems less likely to deploy during rescue
operations are: - Answer- Turn off ignition and disconnect disconnect electrical
power
When confronted with a fuel leak or spill: - Answer- rescuers should identify the
source position multipurpose, dry - chemical fire extinguisher as a quick way to
establish a basic level of standby suppression
True or False: Weather, time of day and location, is all that command needs to
consider on initial size-up while responding to the accident scene - Answer- True
According to OSHA, on older air chisels, the "beehive" style retainer system: -
Answer- Does NOT meet current safety requirements
A reciprocating saw is the most efficient model for vehicle rescue applications
because: - Answer- It allows the rescuer to use each saw blade more efficiently
For maximum efficiency with a curved blade cutter, rescuers should position the
blades of the tool: - Answer- completely around the object being cut
When it is most effective, the process by which rescuers gain initial access to the
patient takes no more than: - Answer- 60 seconds
Incidents involving machinery extrication may include: - Answer- metal cutting
forming equipment
farm machinery
construction equipment
lifting
moving
transfer equipment
hydraulic equipment systems can be driven by: - Answer- Electric motors
Gas engines
Diesel engines
Machinery stabilization can be driven by: - Answer- cribbing
shutting off gas/fuel
lockout-tagout
True or False
Most electrocutions and electrical injuries in an agricultural-rural setting are due to
direct contact or proximity arcing from overhead power lines - Answer- True
, During the termination stage: - Answer- Rescue personnel
service the vehicles
place tools/equipment back on the vehicle
Vehicle extrication/rescue operations may expose rescuers to the following hazards:
- Answer- Air bag systems and energy absorbing bumper systems
A common bond in the death of responders working in or near moving traffic is: -
Answer- traffic was not effectively controlled
A technique to limit bystanders from viewing the scene is - Answer- emergency
personnel standing side by side
Statistics show that the crash of and emergency vehicle responding to or returning
from a scene is most likely to occur: - Answer- typically level, dry intersection with
either stop signs or yield signs posted, or operating traffic light
True or False:
Incident command system should be used at all incidents, regardless of their size or
complexity - Answer- True
Blocking is defined as - Answer- keeping approaching traffic from entering the scene
True or False
Softwood is acceptable for cribbing blocks if it is used properly and not overloaded -
Answer- True
The recommended minimum capacity rating for a come-a-long used for vehicle
rescue work is - Answer- 2 tons
When pulling with a heavy hydraulic power rescue spreaders - Answer- rescuers
must use chain and hook assemblies that are equal to or greater in quality and ;load
rating those supplied by manufacturer of the tool
If a bumper piston was exposed to heat - Answer- It could potentially launch 300 ft
Patient packing refers to two distinctly different actions: - Answer- packing the pt and
dealing with specific injuries
ROPS definition - Answer- Roll Over Protection System
which of the following is FALSE about how you can shut down the engine of a tractor
- Answer- Turning off the key will shut down all diesel tractor engines
Which is correct for the Termination stage - Answer- All fluids should be checked out
and filled, critique the incident as soon as possible and CISD needs to be considered
if it is necessary at this time
