Vehicle Extrication Today

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This group will discuss extrication issues from A-Z. From training issues,New Vehicle Technology and the latest tricks of the trade. We will share information in order to keep our extrication scenes both efficient and safe.
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  • Impalement Drill

    We recently had a drill with simulated impalement. Below is a link to photos. …

    By Tom Bradley

    May 22, 2011

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  • Vehicle Stabilization

    It seems that some departments do not stabilize vehicles prior to conducting extrication activities. Does your department have a Standard Operating Procedure in place that says a vehicle must be stabilized before cutting? If so can you post the SOP?

    By Chris Pepler

    Mar 17, 2008

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  • Paratech Storage

    A method for storing paratech struts for vehicle stabilzation. We used to use…

    By Tom Bradley

    Jan 12, 2011

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  • High Tension Cable Barrier Systems

    I'm looking for examples of SOG's on High Tension Cable Barrier Systems.

    By Todd D. Meyer

    Jan 22, 2009

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  • Extrication

    An average of 117 people died each day from Motor vehicle Crashes In the United States in 2006. One person every 12 minutes!!! Do you train as if it is the real deal or put a car on 4 wheels and teach to the "Probationary Level" level twice a year? Many departments spend more time training on the…

    By Chris Pepler

    Mar 8, 2008

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  • Cribbing types

    There are many types of cribbing on the market. What does your department carry? Wood or composite? What are the pros and cons? How much do you carry? If you use wood then what type? Hard or soft? Pine or oak? What do you think is the best?

    By Chris Pepler

    Feb 5, 2009

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  • High Strength Steel Cutting

    I have heard that a sawzall will not cut through boron steel, has anybody tried? Also At my department we have a couple Milwaukee electric (corded & cordless) metal cutting circular saws, does anyone know if these would work? It is hard finding junk cars to cut that have the newer high strength…

    By Matt Peksa

    May 9, 2008

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  • Boron Steel

    We are in the process of looking at upgrading are tools. We are trying to find a set of cutters that are strong enough to do the job. I have been told that the Hurst MOC II will cut thru it with no problem. Does anyone out there have any expereince with cutting the Boron Steel?? And if you do what…

    By Jason Ryan

    Jun 4, 2008

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  • Challenges

    Technology evolves daily in the car industry. Hybrids, strong alloy metals used in car construction, and occupant protection systems are just a few issues facing the rescue community.What do you think is the greatest challenge, facing the rescuer?

    By Chris Pepler

    Mar 9, 2008

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