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Victim Extrication: Progressive Lifting

Scenario: Victim pinned under a 40 feet trailer.
During this training session, the Fort Buchanan Fire Department crew used a FE extrication / airbag technique "progressive lifting" to demonstrate how to by using mechanical advantage, cribbing, and pneumatic lifting tools any small engine company can safely extricate a person from under a 40 foot cargo trailer.
Tools used for this session: pry bars, cribbing, 9 & 12 Tons airbags, SCBA with HURST regulator/ hose, and PPE.

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Albums: Victim Extrication; Progressive Lifting, Vehicle Extrication: Single Point Lift

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