Vehicle and Machinery RescueVehicle and Machinery Rescue

Tarrant County CollegeTarrant County CollegeDay 1 Day 1

Monday, April 10, 2023

Overview Overview • The Technical RescuerThe Technical Rescuer

• Introduction to Vehicle and Machinery Introduction to Vehicle and Machinery RescueRescue

• PPE and SafetyPPE and Safety

• Size Up and Scene Security Size Up and Scene Security

• Tools and TCC LayoutTools and TCC Layout

• Airbag Hotwiring Airbag Hotwiring

• Phases of Rescue DrillPhases of Rescue Drill

• Operations Level Skill Update Operations Level Skill Update

• Large Vehicle AnatomyLarge Vehicle Anatomy

The Technical Rescuer The Technical Rescuer

The Technical Rescuer The Technical Rescuer • Level I Level I

– Common passenger vehiclesCommon passenger vehicles– Simple small machinerySimple small machinery– Environments that are not high riskEnvironments that are not high risk

• Level IILevel II– Commercial and heavy vehiclesCommercial and heavy vehicles– Heavy and industrial machineryHeavy and industrial machinery– High risk environments High risk environments

The Technical RescuerThe Technical Rescuer

Abilities of the Level I and II Vehicle and Abilities of the Level I and II Vehicle and Machinery RescuerMachinery Rescuer

• Plan for an incident involving applicable Plan for an incident involving applicable machinery and vehiclesmachinery and vehicles

• Proper size upProper size up• Organize the scene with ICSOrganize the scene with ICS• Identify hazards and establish hazard control Identify hazards and establish hazard control

zoneszones• Evaluate the need and attain extra resources Evaluate the need and attain extra resources • Documentation Documentation

Vehicle and Machinery RescueVehicle and Machinery Rescue

• NFPA 1006NFPA 1006– Chapter 5 Technical Rescuer requirements Chapter 5 Technical Rescuer requirements

(handout)(handout)– Chapter 10 Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Chapter 10 Vehicle and Machinery Rescue

requirements (this class)requirements (this class)

• Operational ProtocolsOperational Protocols– Agencies are to develop clear guidelines for Agencies are to develop clear guidelines for

resources and capabilities resources and capabilities – Plan for the “unusual situation”Plan for the “unusual situation”See the Sample SOG’s in the See the Sample SOG’s in the

student manualstudent manual

Vehicle and Machinery RescueVehicle and Machinery Rescue

• Priorities are always the samePriorities are always the same– Life Safety Life Safety First First – Stabilizing the Incident is always Stabilizing the Incident is always SecondSecond– Finally, try to conserve the property Finally, try to conserve the property Third Third

• Go over the Definitions found the student Go over the Definitions found the student manualmanual……

PPE and Safety PPE and Safety

PPE and Safety PPE and Safety • Eye Protection Eye Protection • The hazards and risk factorsThe hazards and risk factors• Requiring the use of eye protectionRequiring the use of eye protection• The Protection The Protection

– Primary and secondary protection Primary and secondary protection

– Goggles and helmet shieldsGoggles and helmet shields

• Prescription safety glassesPrescription safety glasses• Care and Safety Care and Safety

See the Model SOP for Protective Eyewear in the Student Manual

See the Model SOP for Protective Eyewear in the Student Manual

PPE and SafetyPPE and Safety• Hearing cannot be replacedHearing cannot be replaced• Hearing protection is simple and inexpensive Hearing protection is simple and inexpensive

insuranceinsurance– Ear PlugsEar Plugs– Ear MuffsEar Muffs

• Vehicle and machinery rescue can become very loud Vehicle and machinery rescue can become very loud and damaging to the earsand damaging to the ears

• The 4 C’s of hearing protection for consideration;The 4 C’s of hearing protection for consideration;– ComfortComfort– Convenient Convenient – Communication Communication – Care of the equipment and of hearing Care of the equipment and of hearing

PPE and SafetyPPE and SafetyBunker coat and helmetBunker coat and helmet

– Markings Markings – ColorsColors

– Padding Padding

Reflective MarkingReflective Marking – Vests Vests

– StripesStripes

RadioRadioFlashlightFlashlight

– Be mindful when using a flashlightBe mindful when using a flashlight– Use it wisely Use it wisely

Making the Scene Safe and SecureMaking the Scene Safe and Secure

Scene SecurityScene Security

• ““Immediate Surroundings” is a 20ft. RadiusImmediate Surroundings” is a 20ft. Radius• Scene Safety ZonesScene Safety Zones

– Hot zoneHot zone– Warm zoneWarm zone– Cold zoneCold zone

• Make the area safe by…Make the area safe by…• RIT TeamRIT Team

Establishing;

Safety Zones

Site Security

Stabilization

Lock Out Tag Out

Disentanglement

Utilities Support

PPE

Site control

Establishing;

Safety Zones

Site Security

Stabilization

Lock Out Tag Out

Disentanglement

Utilities Support

PPE

Site control

Scene SecurityScene SecurityHazard Recognition and MitigationHazard Recognition and Mitigation • DOT ERG, Awareness and Operational Level DOT ERG, Awareness and Operational Level

HazmatHazmat• Utilities Utilities

– ElectricElectric– GasGas– Water / Sanitary Water / Sanitary – etcetc

• Gas Struts Gas Struts – Wichita Kansas…Wichita Kansas…– LA County 1998…LA County 1998…

Scene SecurityScene SecurityMore Size Up Considerations More Size Up Considerations • Shutting down the motor and ignition switchShutting down the motor and ignition switch• Engaging the BrakeEngaging the Brake• Using the power windows and locks before you Using the power windows and locks before you

shut down the electrical systemshut down the electrical system– Negative FirstNegative First

– Never OrangeNever Orange

– 5 second to 20 minutes 5 second to 20 minutes

Scene SafetyScene Safety

• Scene Security BarriersScene Security Barriers– ConesCones– FlashlightsFlashlights– Barrier TapeBarrier Tape– FlaresFlares– ApparatusApparatus– PD SupportPD Support

• PPEPPE– Bunker coat and helmetBunker coat and helmet– Reflective markingReflective marking– RadioRadio– FlashlightFlashlight– Hearing protection Hearing protection

• Traffic Control Traffic Control – RecognizeRecognize– Tools Tools – Pedestrians Pedestrians

Notable Requirements Notable Requirements

Size Up and Scene SecuritySize Up and Scene SecurityDeal with the HazardsDeal with the Hazards

• At least a 1 ¾ inch At least a 1 ¾ inch chargedcharged hand line hand line• Up wind, up hillUp wind, up hill• As soon as possibleAs soon as possible• All potentials and hazmats identified All potentials and hazmats identified

Explosion Hazards

NIMS

Extinguishment

Potentials

Size Up and ScopeSize Up and Scope

• Scope and MagnitudeScope and Magnitude• Risk/Benefit AnalysisRisk/Benefit Analysis• Number and Size Number and Size • Integrity and StabilityIntegrity and Stability• VictimsVictims• Scene Access Scene Access

• Hazards Hazards • Exposure to TrafficExposure to Traffic• Environmental FactorsEnvironmental Factors• Available/Needed Available/Needed

ResourcesResources

Size Up Considerations Size Up Considerations

Size Up and Scene SecuritySize Up and Scene Security

Now Lets discuss the following pictures Now Lets discuss the following pictures as they relate to these considerations…as they relate to these considerations…

Size Up ExerciseSize Up Exercise

Operational Level Skill UpdateOperational Level Skill Update• Possible Update Topics Possible Update Topics • Constructions Features Constructions Features

– Full FrameFull Frame– Uni-bodyUni-body– Space Frame Space Frame

Defining the VehicleDefining the Vehicle– FenderFender– Strut TowerStrut Tower– PostsPosts– Rocker PanelRocker Panel– Quarter PanelQuarter Panel

Vehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication•Terminology

Vehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication

• VEHICLE VEHICLE ANATOMYANATOMY– TerminologyTerminology– Frame MaterialFrame Material– Frame ConstructionFrame Construction– Body materialBody material– GlassGlass

Vehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication• Frame MaterialFrame Material

– HSLA is used to meet the strength requirements needed to meet FMVSS 214HSLA is used to meet the strength requirements needed to meet FMVSS 214• LocationsLocations ProblemsProblems

– A, B and C Posts/PillarsA, B and C Posts/Pillars - Difficulty in cutting - Difficulty in cutting– Roof RailsRoof Rails - Frame members are harder to push/spread - Frame members are harder to push/spread– Rocker ChannelsRocker Channels - Frames may have a structural/sound absorbing - Frames may have a structural/sound absorbing– Dashboard ReinforcementDashboard Reinforcement material filling the void space of the structural material filling the void space of the structural – ComponentComponent

– High strength low alloyHigh strength low alloy

Vehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication• Frame ConstructionFrame Construction

– Unibody and Space FrameUnibody and Space Frame• This type of construction links frame sections together for greater strength. Designers have begun to use HSLA This type of construction links frame sections together for greater strength. Designers have begun to use HSLA

steels to achieve the required strengths needed to meet FMVSS 214steels to achieve the required strengths needed to meet FMVSS 214– MonocoqueMonocoque

• A design where the frame and the sheet metal become one. HSLA steel is common in these designsA design where the frame and the sheet metal become one. HSLA steel is common in these designs– Micro Alloy and Boron SteelMicro Alloy and Boron Steel

• Used in the sub-frame, doors and cross-cowl members. Cutting these metals can prove difficult if not impossibleUsed in the sub-frame, doors and cross-cowl members. Cutting these metals can prove difficult if not impossible

Vehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication• TerminologyTerminology

Tools and TCC LayoutTools and TCC Layout

Tools and TCC LayoutTools and TCC Layout• See the student manual for a list of possible See the student manual for a list of possible

tools to be used during a machine and tools to be used during a machine and vehicle rescue incidentvehicle rescue incident

TCC Tool LayoutTCC Tool Layout• We will now go over the tools specific to We will now go over the tools specific to

TCC that will be used during the classTCC that will be used during the class• TCC Extrication Trailer…TCC Extrication Trailer…• Applicable ropes and knots…Applicable ropes and knots…

Skip Hotwiring PowerPoint

Training Vehicle SafetyTraining Vehicle Safety

• Acquired Vehicle Safety During Training

• Inspect the vehicle– Don’t be surprised – Hazards still exist – Use a check list– See the handout “Acquired Vehicle Safety

Inspection Checklist”

There are 16 possible locations for airbags in a vehicle todayThere are 16 possible locations for airbags in a vehicle today

Airbag HotwiringAirbag HotwiringHotwiring an AirbagHotwiring an Airbag• Never train with a live, un-deployed airbagNever train with a live, un-deployed airbag• 16 possible locations 16 possible locations • Simple hand tools to do the jobSimple hand tools to do the job

– Common lamp cordCommon lamp cord– 9 volt battery9 volt battery– Small pry barSmall pry bar– Socket setSocket set– Vice Grips and Wire CuttersVice Grips and Wire Cutters– Needle Nose and Electric PliersNeedle Nose and Electric Pliers– Wire StrippersWire Strippers

Airbag HotwiringAirbag Hotwiring

• Cut and remove the plasticCut and remove the plastic

• Find the “hockey puck” shaped deviceFind the “hockey puck” shaped device

• Strip the wiresStrip the wires

• Hook up the battery when ready to deployHook up the battery when ready to deploy

• Be cautious…Be cautious…

““Hot Wiring”Hot Wiring” Vehicle Vehicle AirbagsAirbags

Vehicle rescue training Vehicle rescue training

should notshould not

be conducted on vehiclesbe conducted on vehicles

with ‘live’, undeployed airbags!with ‘live’, undeployed airbags!

Simple hand tools are used for airbag ‘Hot Wiring’ procedure. Simple hand tools are used for airbag ‘Hot Wiring’ procedure.

A 9-volt transistor radio battery will usually provide enough current to deploy an airbag. Use a 12-volt or 18-volt battery if the bag won’t deploy off the 9 volts. (i.e. Ford Escort airbags)

A 9-volt transistor radio battery will usually provide enough current to deploy an airbag. Use a 12-volt or 18-volt battery if the bag won’t deploy off the 9 volts. (i.e. Ford Escort airbags)

Cutting away side covering exposes inflator unit wires which detonator lamp cord is spliced into

Cutting away side covering exposes inflator unit wires which detonator lamp cord is spliced into

Unscrew airbag module to expose inflator unit wires thatdetonator lamp cord is spliced into.

Unscrew airbag module to expose inflator unit wires thatdetonator lamp cord is spliced into.

Recip saw is best to remove section of instrument panel,providing access to end of inflator unit

Recip saw is best to remove section of instrument panel,providing access to end of inflator unit

Inflator module is a cylinder-shaped unit. Detonator lamp cord is spliced

into wires coming out of end of unit.

Inflator module is a cylinder-shaped unit. Detonator lamp cord is spliced

into wires coming out of end of unit.

Close-up view of end of passenger frontal airbag inflator unit with lamp cord spliced in.

Close-up view of end of passenger frontal airbag inflator unit with lamp cord spliced in.

For a door side-impact airbag, remove portions of door panel to access wires of inflator unit.

For a door side-impact airbag, remove portions of door panel to access wires of inflator unit.

Typical stored gas inflator module for door side-impact airbagwith airbag wiring harness visible. Splice into this wire.

Typical stored gas inflator module for door side-impact airbagwith airbag wiring harness visible. Splice into this wire.

Remove this upholstery area to expose the airbag igniter unit. Remove this upholstery area to expose the airbag igniter unit.

Typical stored gas inflator wiring harness for passenger’s seat side-impact airbag.

Typical stored gas inflator wiring harness for passenger’s seat side-impact airbag.

Stored gas inflator modules have a cylinder shape with a pairof thin-gauge wires connected to one end.

Stored gas inflator modules have a cylinder shape with a pairof thin-gauge wires connected to one end.

For roof airbags, strip the trim to find the stored gas inflator mounted to the roof structure

For roof airbags, strip the trim to find the stored gas inflator mounted to the roof structure

For knee bags, remove portions of the instrument panel to locate the inflator unit wiring harness.

For knee bags, remove portions of the instrument panel to locate the inflator unit wiring harness.

Hot Wiring PrecautionsHot Wiring Precautions

• Your cutting into any one of the airbag wires can cause that ‘live’ airbag to suddenly deploy.

• Always work clear of the airbag inflation zone; 10”, 20”, & 5”

• Always treat a ‘live’ airbag as a dangerous commodity and respect it for its’ potential to cause injury or death to you or your crewmembers during this demonstration.

• When you get sloppy or careless, you are at your most vulnerable moment.

Phases of Rescue Phases of Rescue

• This is a drill designed to assess the training level This is a drill designed to assess the training level of each teamof each team

• Given an engine company and a 4 door acquired Given an engine company and a 4 door acquired vehicle, each team will go through a timed vehicle, each team will go through a timed evolution. evolution.

• There are four phases to each evolution There are four phases to each evolution • Students will be divided into 4 groups Students will be divided into 4 groups • Two groups will be performing the drill while two Two groups will be performing the drill while two

watchwatch• After completion, the groups will switchAfter completion, the groups will switch

Phases of Rescue”Phases of Rescue” Drill Program Drill Program• Standardized National model for extrication training

and team evaluation. • Participation in this national model drill allows the

department to measure our extrication efficiency against national benchmark timeframes.

• Timing each portion of the drill as explained in this program and documenting these times allows the department to provide each company and crew an ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘Needs Improvement’ rating. Continued practice with this Phases of Rescue drill allows each company to record the improvement in elapsed times over a period of weeks and months.

Phases of Rescue”Phases of Rescue” Drill Program Drill Program

Successful completion of the Phases drill with a team score of “A” (exceeds expectations) or “B” (meets expectations) demonstrates the ability to meet or exceed the Operations level vehicle rescue competencies of Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Rescue.

Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement

• 4-door acquired vehicle (all doors closed, 4-door acquired vehicle (all doors closed, windows up, doors locked)windows up, doors locked)

• Vehicle on level surface,Vehicle on level surface,

• Vehicle on 4-wheels,Vehicle on 4-wheels,

• Simulation of unconscious, unprotected Simulation of unconscious, unprotected driver and front seat passenger patients,driver and front seat passenger patients,

• Simulation that all doors are ‘jammed’,Simulation that all doors are ‘jammed’,

• all rescue tools are set in a tool staging area,all rescue tools are set in a tool staging area,• company of 3 or 4 personnel including one company of 3 or 4 personnel including one

member as officermember as officer• starting line minimum of 6 feet from acquired starting line minimum of 6 feet from acquired

vehicle,vehicle,• tools to be used for each Phase can be completely tools to be used for each Phase can be completely

hooked up, power plants running, hydraulic lines hooked up, power plants running, hydraulic lines charged, plugged in, etc.charged, plugged in, etc.

• crew lines up at starting line with full PPP donned crew lines up at starting line with full PPP donned properly,properly,

Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement

• tools may be at starting line and in the hands of tools may be at starting line and in the hands of crew,crew,

• crew crosses starting line upon signal from crew crosses starting line upon signal from • Timekeeper and stopwatch beginsTimekeeper and stopwatch begins• crew leader holds arms up upon conclusion of crew leader holds arms up upon conclusion of

final tasks signaling completion of all work for final tasks signaling completion of all work for that Phase and stopping of the clock,that Phase and stopping of the clock,

• times are recorded on Phases of Rescue scorecard,times are recorded on Phases of Rescue scorecard,• crew discusses their plan, prepares tools and lines crew discusses their plan, prepares tools and lines

up at starting line when ready to begin next up at starting line when ready to begin next evolution,evolution,

Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement

PHASES OF RESCUEPhase 1

Team pre-planning and preparationTeam pre-planning and preparation

Tool Staging Prior to Start of Phases DrillTool Staging Prior to Start of Phases Drill

Tools are preconnected, lines charged, engines running, and may be held by personnel if desired.

Tools are preconnected, lines charged, engines running, and may be held by personnel if desired.

Tools ‘ready’ for seatbelt cutting, glass breaking, stripping trim, and covering the patients.

Tools ‘ready’ for seatbelt cutting, glass breaking, stripping trim, and covering the patients.

Phase 1Phase 1

• Arrival and safe positioning at Arrival and safe positioning at crash scenecrash scene (simulated by crossing (simulated by crossing the starting line),the starting line),

• scene size-up/assessment 360scene size-up/assessment 360,,• establishing Commandestablishing Command,,

• scenescene & & vehicle stabilizationvehicle stabilization,,

• airbag “scanningairbag “scanning”,”,

• battery access and electrical system battery access and electrical system shutdownshutdown,,

• hazard control (fluid leak or spill) hazard control (fluid leak or spill) assessment, assessment,

• initial patient access opening initial patient access opening (removal of window glass), (removal of window glass),

• initial interior accessinitial interior access, ,

• patient contactpatient contact

• patient protection/safety patient protection/safety (cover front seat with blanket), (cover front seat with blanket),

• determining contents of trunkdetermining contents of trunk..

“Team Ready… Set…Go! “Team Ready… Set…Go!

Arrival, Establishing Command, 360 Survey & Hazard Assessment

Arrival, Establishing Command, 360 Survey & Hazard Assessment

StabilizationStabilization

Electrical System ShutdownElectrical System Shutdown

“Double Cut’ Negative & Positive Cables“Double Cut’ Negative & Positive Cables

Initial Access and Patient ContactInitial Access and Patient Contact

Covered seats indicate ‘protected’ patient withEMS personnel at their side (simulated)

Covered seats indicate ‘protected’ patient withEMS personnel at their side (simulated)

Determine Contents of TrunkDetermine Contents of Trunk

Upon completion of all required Phase One activities, the team members or crew leader raise their arms in the air, the Timekeeper stops the clock and records the elapsed time. If there were safety violations or errors in tool operation, a penalty of five seconds is added to the elapsed time for each infraction. The crew returns their tools to the starting line, dresses down, rehabs and critiques their evolution.

PHASES OF RESCUEPhase 2

Phase Two, total sidewall removal, Phase Two, total sidewall removal, mustmust include; include;

• re-checking vehicle stabilization,re-checking vehicle stabilization,• re-checking patient protection/safety,re-checking patient protection/safety,• removing side window glass,removing side window glass,• cutting/removing seatbelts,cutting/removing seatbelts,• removing interior trim panel materialsremoving interior trim panel materials (B-pillar), (B-pillar),• total sidewall removal includingtotal sidewall removal including, , • front doorfront door, , • rear doorrear door,,• B-pillarB-pillar, , • covering exposed metal.covering exposed metal.

Condition of a typical vehicle upon start of Phase 2Condition of a typical vehicle upon start of Phase 2

Total Sidewall Removal Begins…Total Sidewall Removal Begins…

Total Sidewall Removal Requires Seatbelts to Be CutTotal Sidewall Removal Requires Seatbelts to Be Cut

Use of Multiple Tools at Same Time Decreases Operating timeUse of Multiple Tools at Same Time Decreases Operating time

One Option for Total Sidewall RemovalOne Option for Total Sidewall Removal

Total Sidewall Removal CompletedTotal Sidewall Removal Completed

Example of Sharps Protection…Extrication Guardstm

Example of Sharps Protection…Extrication Guardstm

PHASES OF RESCUEPhase 3

Phase 3Phase 3

• re-checking vehicle re-checking vehicle stabilizationstabilization,,

• re-checking patient re-checking patient protection/safetyprotection/safety,,

• side and rear glass side and rear glass removalremoval,,

• windshield glass cutting or windshield glass cutting or total removaltotal removal,,

• cutting/removing cutting/removing seatbeltsseatbelts,,

• removing interior trim removing interior trim panel materials at roof panel materials at roof pillarspillars,,

• severing roof pillarssevering roof pillars, , • roof removal to debris roof removal to debris

areaarea, and, and

• covering exposed metalcovering exposed metal..

“Strip the Trim” Prior to Roof Removal“Strip the Trim” Prior to Roof Removal

Begin at Rear Posts and Work ForwardBegin at Rear Posts and Work Forward

Roof Removed with Windshield IntactRoof Removed with Windshield Intact

Roof Removal to Location 6’ From VehicleRoof Removal to Location 6’ From Vehicle

Cover Your ‘Sharps’.Cover Your ‘Sharps’.

PHASES OF RESCUEPhase 4

Phase 4Phase 4

• re-checking vehicle stabilizationre-checking vehicle stabilization,,

• re-checking patient protection/safetyre-checking patient protection/safety,,

• cutting/bending of steering wheel ringcutting/bending of steering wheel ring, ,

• cutting A-pillar and/or rocker channelcutting A-pillar and/or rocker channel, ,

• ““rolling” of dashrolling” of dash, or, or

• ““jacking” of dashjacking” of dash, and , and

• covering exposed metalcovering exposed metal..

Cut and Remove Lower Portion of Steering Wheel RingCut and Remove Lower Portion of Steering Wheel Ring

Jacking Dash Evolution…Open Toolto Maximum Spread

Jacking Dash Evolution…Open Toolto Maximum Spread

Extrication BlankettmExtrication Blankettm

Calculating “Total Tool Time”Calculating “Total Tool Time”

• Upon completion of each of the eight (8)evolutions of the Upon completion of each of the eight (8)evolutions of the drill, elapsed times are recorded on the scorecard. Phase drill, elapsed times are recorded on the scorecard. Phase Two and Phase Four are performed twice using both sides Two and Phase Four are performed twice using both sides of the vehicle. The teams rest and critique their work after of the vehicle. The teams rest and critique their work after each Phase of the drill.each Phase of the drill.

• To determine total tool time, add the elapsed time from To determine total tool time, add the elapsed time from Phase One to the best (shortest) time from the Phase Two Phase One to the best (shortest) time from the Phase Two evolutions. Add this sum to the Phase Three time. evolutions. Add this sum to the Phase Three time. Finally, add in the best time from the Phase Four Finally, add in the best time from the Phase Four evolutions. This results in your crew’s evolutions. This results in your crew’s total tool timetotal tool time..

• For example consider that a team completed all Phases of For example consider that a team completed all Phases of the drill and recorded the following six times;the drill and recorded the following six times;

1:581:58 PHASE ONEPHASE ONE4:504:50 PHASE TWO DRIVER’S SIDEPHASE TWO DRIVER’S SIDE3:343:34 PHASE TWO PASSENGER’S SIDEPHASE TWO PASSENGER’S SIDE2:552:55 PHASE THREEPHASE THREE1:571:57 PHASE FOUR DRIVER’S SIDEPHASE FOUR DRIVER’S SIDE1:401:40 PHASE FOUR PASSENGER’S SIDEPHASE FOUR PASSENGER’S SIDE

‘‘Total Tool Time’Total Tool Time’

• To determine total tool time, add Phase One’s To determine total tool time, add Phase One’s 1:58 to the best Phase Two time of 3:34. Add to 1:58 to the best Phase Two time of 3:34. Add to this the Phase Three time of 1:57 and the best this the Phase Three time of 1:57 and the best Phase Four time of 1:40. Phase Four time of 1:40.

• The total tool time for this crew is 10:07. The total tool time for this crew is 10:07.

• This is a This is a ‘B’‘B’ performance and is rated as performance and is rated as Acceptable/Meets ExpectationsAcceptable/Meets Expectations..

• If this total time is less than nine minutes If this total time is less than nine minutes and thirty seconds and thirty seconds (< 9:30),(< 9:30), you get an you get an ‘A’‘A’, , and have scored among the top 10% of and have scored among the top 10% of departments nationwide who have departments nationwide who have participated in this national drill. Your total participated in this national drill. Your total tool time tool time Exceeds ExpectationsExceeds Expectations..

• If your total tool time is between nine minutes, If your total tool time is between nine minutes, thirty seconds and twelve minutes, thirty seconds thirty seconds and twelve minutes, thirty seconds (9:30 – 12:30)(9:30 – 12:30), you get a , you get a ‘B’‘B’..

• This is the This is the Acceptable/Meets ExpectationsAcceptable/Meets Expectations operating time for the national drill and represents operating time for the national drill and represents what 70% of all departments participating in this what 70% of all departments participating in this drill are able to accomplish.drill are able to accomplish.

• If your total tool time exceeds twelve minutes and If your total tool time exceeds twelve minutes and thirty seconds thirty seconds (>12:30)(>12:30), your crew , your crew Needs Needs ImprovementImprovement in your extrication operation. in your extrication operation.

• More practice with the rescue equipment, getting More practice with the rescue equipment, getting in the habit of keeping all team member busy in the habit of keeping all team member busy doing simultaneous work, having better doing simultaneous work, having better Command, and showing more team ‘hustle’ will Command, and showing more team ‘hustle’ will allow you to reduce your total tool time.allow you to reduce your total tool time.

Operational Level Skill UpdateOperational Level Skill Update

• Modified Dash Rollup…Modified Dash Rollup…

• Pulling the Steering Wheel…Pulling the Steering Wheel…

• Pulling the Dash…Pulling the Dash…

• Moving and Removing the Moving and Removing the Seats…Seats…

• Through the Floor…Through the Floor…

Creating Access and Egress OpeningsCreating Access and Egress Openings

Operational Level Skill UpdateOperational Level Skill UpdateUnder-Ride MVAUnder-Ride MVA

• A wedge on wheelsA wedge on wheels• Predictable tactical actions Predictable tactical actions • Hazard Control Hazard Control • Scene ControlScene Control• Trunk Tunneling and Dash LiftTrunk Tunneling and Dash Lift• Consider the “Sidewall Consider the “Sidewall

Opening” and “Roof Removal”Opening” and “Roof Removal”

Operational Level Skill UpdateOperational Level Skill Update Trunk TunnelingTrunk Tunneling

• The goal is to enter the trunk area and The goal is to enter the trunk area and access the interior of the vehicleaccess the interior of the vehicle

• Think of the vehicle as a “hatch Think of the vehicle as a “hatch back”back”

• Consider a roof opening in addition Consider a roof opening in addition to the “hatch back” strategy to the “hatch back” strategy

• Always start with stabilizationAlways start with stabilization• Remember that the seats are Remember that the seats are

moveable moveable

Operational Level Skill UpdateOperational Level Skill Update

• Hazards to note and avoid during tunneling Hazards to note and avoid during tunneling through the vehicle or machine;through the vehicle or machine;

• Time Constraints Time Constraints

• Sharp and Cutting Edges Sharp and Cutting Edges

• GlassGlass

• HydraulicsHydraulics

• Electrical Electrical

These items might require the IC to establish a Safety Officer

Street TipsStreet Tips

Response and Dispatch Information.

What information is available?Don’t forget your cell phone?

Scene Size-upIs the scene secure?

Rescue VS. Recovery

Take your own pulse first!

A Rescue + A Recovery

Crime Scene or Your Scene

Access

Additional Resources

Patient Locations

Can we move a vehicle?

Rescuer Fatigue

Mental Aspect (Firefighters and Customers)

Recovery. What’s your tool of choice?

Non-Conventional Tools

Terminating the Incident.

Corrective Actions Corrective Actions

Corrective Actions Corrective Actions • Student Evalution…Student Evalution…• Potential Issues Potential Issues

– Stable to UnstableStable to Unstable– Safety Enhancement Safety Enhancement

• Rope or cable useRope or cable use• Chocking wheelsChocking wheels• Airbag ScanningAirbag Scanning• Avoiding loaded bumpersAvoiding loaded bumpers• Covering EdgesCovering Edges• Noting and dealing with adverse weather Noting and dealing with adverse weather

Training Issues Training Issues • Scene Related CorrectionsScene Related Corrections

– TrafficTraffic

– HazmatsHazmats

– Stopping leaksStopping leaks• Gas linesGas lines

• Gasoline leaksGasoline leaks

• Patient CorrectionsPatient Corrections– ABC’sABC’s

– Spine and neck immobilization Spine and neck immobilization

– Privacy Privacy

Vehicle Size-UpVehicle Size-Up

Potential Victim Locations Potential Victim Locations

• Front and Back Seats…Front and Back Seats…

• Floor Areas…Floor Areas…

• Exterior of the Vehicle or Machine…Exterior of the Vehicle or Machine…

Safety OperationsSafety OperationsEmergency Evacuation and Safety SignalsEmergency Evacuation and Safety Signals

• Procedures for any emergency or Training Procedures for any emergency or Training • PAR’s should be performed quicklyPAR’s should be performed quickly• Common SignalsCommon Signals• CommandCommand

– Should assign a safety officer Should assign a safety officer – Never get distracted by being too closeNever get distracted by being too close– Always be conservative with safety issuesAlways be conservative with safety issues

Large Vehicle Anatomy Large Vehicle Anatomy

Large Vehicle AnatomyLarge Vehicle AnatomyBus RescueBus Rescue

• Bus ConstructionBus Construction• Four Types of BusesFour Types of Buses

– Type AType A– Type BType B– Type CType C– Type DType D

• Variation of C and DVariation of C and D

See School Bus Construction Handout

Large Vehicle AnatomyLarge Vehicle AnatomyCommon feature of most large machinery and Common feature of most large machinery and equipmentequipment– Truck FrameTruck Frame

– Wheels and SuspensionWheels and Suspension

– Fuel Tanks Fuel Tanks

– Battery Storage and SystemsBattery Storage and Systems

– Various Hydraulic SystemsVarious Hydraulic Systems

– Outriggers in some casesOutriggers in some cases

– More than one steering positions More than one steering positions

– Many other moving partsMany other moving parts

Large Vehicle AnatomyLarge Vehicle AnatomyHere are some categories to discuss…Here are some categories to discuss…– Aggregate EquipmentAggregate Equipment

– Asphalt, Paving and Concrete EquipmentAsphalt, Paving and Concrete Equipment

– CranesCranes

– DozersDozers

– ExcavatorsExcavators

– ForkliftsForklifts

– GradersGraders

– Tractor and TrailersTractor and Trailers

– Fire TrucksFire Trucks

Heavy Equipment DiscussionHeavy Equipment Discussion

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