SLVFD and SLVRS train jointly in "accident victim extrication" techniques
 
By SLVFD News Room
May 31, 2014
 

This morning members of the SLVFD and the SLVRS traveled to Ray Brook for Vehicle Extrication Training.

The training included 5 wrecked cars and provided 4 training scenarios. Scenario 1 was a standard upright vehicle which provided a prop for fire department members to practice with tools, remove glass, doors, etc. Scenario 2 was a two vehicle accident with difficult stabilization issues. Scenario 3 was a van on it's side with a live patient needing to be extricated, and scenario 4 was an upside down sedan with a live patient needing extrication. In scenarios 3 and 4 the SLVFD worked at stabilizing the vehicles, and clearing the way for SLVRS members to access and remove a live patient actor.

It was a great opportunity for the SLVFD and SLVRS to train jointly while improving our ability to provide a safe and efficient rescue of our victims.

Training is the lifeblood of our readiness to respond to emergencies in our community. It takes a lot of effort to stay prepared. We are very proud of our members who give so much and stay trained so we can all be a little safer.

We would like to take the time to thank Maddens garage for providing, transporting, placing and disposing the vehicles for us. This training would not have been possible without their assistance.
 
Forground a vehicle emplaced over another vehicle provided a prop for a difficult vehicle stabilization problem, In the background a vehicle on its side will provide a prop for firefighters and EMT's to practice removing a live patient actor with a severe head injury.
Forground a vehicle emplaced over another vehicle provided a prop for a difficult vehicle stabilization problem, In the background a vehicle on its side will provide a prop for firefighters and EMT's to practice removing a live patient actor with a severe head injury.
 
An overturned sedan provides a prop for firefighters and EMT's to practice stabilizing the vehicle and then controlling bleeding and safely extricating a live patient actor.
An overturned sedan provides a prop for firefighters and EMT's to practice stabilizing the vehicle and then controlling bleeding and safely extricating a live patient actor.
 
Firefighters stabilize a vehicle resting on it's side so rescuers can safely extricate the patient.
Firefighters stabilize a vehicle resting on it's side so rescuers can safely extricate the patient.
 
Rescue Chief Julie Harjung plays the role of an accident victim with a severe head injury inside a vehicle on it's side.
Rescue Chief Julie Harjung plays the role of an accident victim with a severe head injury inside a vehicle on it's side.
 
a firefighter uses hydraulic cutters.
a firefighter uses hydraulic cutters.
 
a firefighter uses a halogen bar to create a purchase point that will later be used to em-place the larger hydraulic tools.
a firefighter uses a halogen bar to create a purchase point that will later be used to em-place the larger hydraulic tools.
 
a firefighter uses a windshield saw to remove the windshield.
a firefighter uses a windshield saw to remove the windshield.
 
a firefighter uses hydraulic spreaders (aka the jaws of life) to pop open a door.
a firefighter uses hydraulic spreaders (aka the jaws of life) to pop open a door.
 
SLVRS members coordinate the removal of an entangled patient with a severe head injury.
SLVRS members coordinate the removal of an entangled patient with a severe head injury.