Techniques
Unique Head-on Collision
Unique Head-on Collision
Based off the pictures from several news stories, the Bluffton Township Fire District responded to a unique head-on collision. The accident would present challenges if it happened in the middle of the roadway. This accident had the vehicles resting against the guard rail. The truck was lifted to assist freeing the occupant in the sedan.
Chicagoland Heavy Rescue Academy
Machine Rescue
Heavy Lifting
Torch Work
Rotators for rescue
Rail accidents
Low Angle Rescue
Moving a patient up an embankment back to the roadway could be as simple as guiding them up. However, depending on the angle of the embankment, weather and soil conditions the safest method is with a stokes basket attached to a low angle rope hauling system. Paratech Monopod being used at a recent incident in Hunterdon County NJ.
Z-Drag
Another easy to rig low angle system is a Z-Drag.
Stabilize, lift, and pull the vehicle out!
Take a look at the training that Beaver Lane Fire Rescue held earlier in the summer. Under-ride accidents do not always happen with the trailer of a semi. More pictures are being posted online of accidents where the tractor or front end of a large truck is on top of a passenger vehicle with someone trapped inside.
