5.4.1A - extricate a victim from a motor vehicle

Question 1

Discuss possible hazards at a vehicle extrication

Answer 1

Electric vehicles
Airbags
Flammable/combustible liquids
Broken glass or sharp metal
Down powerlines

Question 2

What are some stabilization techniques?

Answer 2

Wheel - chocked or deflated
Cribbing
Tieback

Question 3

What tools do you need for an extrication as an engine company?

Answer 3

Extrication bag - sawzall, extra blades/battery, patient (blanket, ear pro, eye pro), window punch, irons

Charged hoseline if flammable liquids present

Question 4

What are the different types of car orientation and extrication techniques?

Answer 4

All 4s - roof removal
On Roof - sidewall removal
On Side- roof flap

Question 5

What is the best way to remove the steering wheel?

Answer 5

After the dash lift, use hydraulic shears to cut steering wheel

Question 6

When cutting posts which post do you start with?

Answer 6

Furthest post from patient (C or D post)

Question 7

How do you do a dash lift?

Answer 7

Remove roof, remove doors, place O’Connell plate against B post, place step chocks under the post, cut relief cuts along A post, use hydraulic ram to displace dash