Stabilization and Space Creation
Take a look at the photos below and create a plan of attack. This accident required some stabilization and was a great candidate for space creation. Comment in the Facebook comments for this post what your plan would be. Please only provide constructive input that everyone can learn from. No armchair quarterbacking please.
Below is the rundown of the call from dispatch to patient transfer to the air ambulance.
An early call that started as a reported structure fire was changed to an auto accident with fire and entrapment. Crews arrived an found the fire had been extinguished. Utilizing rescue tools they began work to extricate occupants. As this work was happening chief 21 requested air medical. Crews then at this same time found another patient that had been ejected from the vehicle. Chief 21 then requested a second air medical helicopter. While some crew remained at the scene engine 21, utility 21 and tanker 21 responded to the designated landing zone site an awaited the helicopters.
Photos by Seth Lasko Photography. Make sure you take a look at his Facebook page for more fire service photography.
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.
