Field Applications LLC has a hybrid auto extrication guide application available for free. Might be a decent option in the field once you get to the vehicle and identify it, then pull up the diagrams on your smartphone. Pass it on if it works!
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The Complete Vehicle Extrication Technical Rescuer Level I and II Training Solution!
Technical rescuers need to know how to safely and effectively operate at small and large vehicle and machinery extrication incidents. Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice provides all the critical knowledge and skills necessary for technical rescue teams to perform in these environments.
Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice meets and exceeds all the job performance requirements as outlined in chapters 4, 5, and 10 from the 2008 Edition of NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications to achieve the competencies as a Level I and II Vehicle and Machinery technical rescuer. In addition, this text covers all the objectives outlined in NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2009 Edition from chapters 4, 8, and 12 so that rescue organizations have the capabilities to deliver vehicle and machinery rescue successfully in their jurisdictions.
Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles and Practice combines current content with dynamic features and interactive technology to better support instructors and organizations to help prepare future high performing technical rescuers. Modern technologies including alternative powered vehicles and all electric vehicles are covered. Stand-alone chapters on Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Extrication ensure Level II skills are comprehensively addressed.
The social media world is providing instructors with numerous options to pass on knowledge. As an instructor, I am often wanting more time in the classroom or on the training ground. Here’s a way to gain valuable class or training time.
By making a video preview of an upcoming lecture or hands-on drill, instructors can increase the knowledge base of their students prior to them even stepping foot in the classroom or on the training ground. This will allow for greater conversation and perfection of skills in the stipulated amount of time allowed. (more…)
Here’s a piece brother firefighter Charlie Hillman (Norwalk (OH) FD) wrote about a chimney fire last winter. He brings up several fireground basics that we all should remember. Pass it on!
On Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 0850 hours the Willard Fire and Rescue department was dispatched to a chimney fire. The chimney fire was reported in a 1 ½ story wood-framed, single family dwelling, ranch style home. Upon arrival the supervisor initiated incident command and a performed a 360o size-up and radioed that there was heavy white/gray smoke issuing from the chimney. The homeowner had been attempting to clean the chimney with a homemade device that consisted of a long piece of copper tubing with a brush attached to the end of the tubing. The tubing was connected at the top of the chimney with a long piece of chain. The supervisor ordered the engine crew to ladder the roof to remove the burning brush from the inside of the chimney. (more…)
