Anatomy of a crash (8 sequences) - Answer- Point of possible perception
Point of actual perception
Point of no escape
Key event
Point of initial
... [Show More] engagement
Maximum engagement
Point of disengagement
Final resting position.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Answer- Respond to the scene and make it safe
Emergency care for the injured
Separate drivers, passengers and witnesses
Protect crash scene
Evidence collection
Corroborate evidence with M.G.L.
Take action and testify in court
What is the first priority for responding officers when arriving at a crash scene? - Answer- Arrive at the crash scene safely.
Factors to consider when responding to a motor vehicle crash - Answer- - Gather as much information as possible
-Location and type of crash (PDO/ PI)
-total number and type of vehicles involved
-environment and roadway conditions
-other emergency units responding
-89/7b considerations
Windshield size-up - Answer- -Damage and condition of vehicles
-type of known or potential injuries; entrapments
-request additional resources if needed
-other potential or known hazards
Patrol car positioning - Answer- See attached
Vehicle fires - Answer- -Contact fire department ASAP
-Keep involved persons and by-standers away and upwind.
-turn off engines, auxiliary power systems and lights
-fire extinguishers may be used for beginning vehicle fires.
Downed Power lines - Answer- -Request immediate assistance from utility company.
-keep self, involved persons and bystanders away
-instruct occupants in vehicle to not touch any metal parts and to stay inside the vehicle.
Emergency care for the injured - Answer- -Immediately evaluate occupants, render first aid, and request EMS when needed.
Who is the incident commander at a crash scene? - Answer- -The highest ranking firefighter on scene is the incident commander until all persons requiring medical treatment have been treated or removed.
Separate witnesses - Answer- -Separate all parties involved as soon as possible.
-This is needed to maintain unique individual perspectives for forthcoming interviews
-GATHER ALL CONTATCT INFORMATION FROM ALL PARTIES
Protect crash scene - Answer- -Use patrol car positioning to protect crash scene and related evidence.
"move it" or "work it" - Answer- - Move involved vehicles out of the roadway when practical and as soon as possible to restore traffic flow.
-Request additional resources as needed
What should be established if normal traffic flow will be disrupted for 2 or more hours? - Answer- -Advanced warning area
-transition area (tapers)
-activity area (incident space)
-termination area
Evidence collection - Answer- -Where did crash occur?
-when did crash occur?
-who was involved in the crash?
-how did the crash happen?
-why did the crash happen?
What are the 3 primary sources of evidence? - Answer- -Environment
-mechanical
-human
Environment - Answer- -Weather
-time of day
-road surface conditions
-traffic congestion
Control devices - Answer- -Confirm control devices are not obstructed and working properly
How can debris patterns help? - Answer- -Debris patterns can help determine area of impact and direction of travel after impact
What is a common factor in pedestrian crashes, running off the road and striking objects in the road? - Answer- -Sun glare
What are the 3 types of tire marks? - Answer- -Prints
-skids
-scuffs
Prints - Answer- -left behind when [Show Less]