TRAINING
DIVISION
Lessons Learned Have an approach plan - 360, chock/stabilize (six directions of travel+rotation), shut down steps, secure electrical and/or other energy sources --make sure every vehicle is incapable of moving. Primary stabilization should be fast,
Block up vehicles before beginning extrication - this prevents unnecessary rocking.
Manage glass as necessary. Use a window punch on tempered glass. Look for laminated glass on side windows.
simple and effective.
Be intentional about every cut, spread,
Secondary stabilization builds on
and maneuver - know what you are
primary stabilization as necessary.
cutting or pushing against and how it is
Remember the human beings inside of
affecting the overall situation.
the vehicles - they need fast, nontraumatizing rescue. They just had a huge traumatic experience and we don't need to add to it.
Look for solid, hard points on the vehicle to push against. Look for the weakest points of the vehicle to cut.
Don't forget to talk to the people inside
Visualize the mechanics of what you are
the vehicle and make them as comfortable
trying to accomplish and focus your
as possible.
efforts on causing the movement needed.
Research the vehicle if it is unfamiliar to you. Practice navigating the
Know your tools and equipment.
websites before needing them on a call.
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