Seat-back Airbags
Airbags in seats are not a new safety item in vehicles. However, multiple seat-back mounted airbags are newer. General Motors introduced the center seat airbag in the GMC Acadia several years after the launch of that vehicle. While several other vehicles that GM makes have the center seat airbag, the airbag is not widely used across all vehicles yet.
From a rescuers perspective, anytime the seat back is cut, you need to remove the trim cover and the foam to expose the location of the store gas inflator and the recliner. Two important points to remember, more than one airbag can be found in a single seat and the recliner is made of think, hardened high-strength steel. in a one seat is General Motors added a center airbag to the driver front seat
The center seat airbags stays inflated just like the roof/side curtain airbags. You can read more about the GMC Acadia on Boron Extrication. Here are a few links:
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
The North Carolina Extrication School at Sandhills Fire Training Center was hosted by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. Firefighters had the opportunity to learn cutting-edge tactics in the world of vehicle extrication from some of the top instructors in the county.
Training
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
