C2 Add 3 Flashcards
Vehicle recovery straps can be used to recover who?
Department vehicles. The maximum weight of the stock vehicle to be recovered shall not exceed 20,000 pounds. The weight capacity of EMS ambulances and Batallian vehicles are within 20,000 pounds. Engine and ladder apparatus exceed the weight limitations
True or false. The vehicle recovery strap can be used for towing
False. The vehicle recovery strap shall not be used for towing or lifting
How do you obtain replacement of vehicle recovery straps?
From the fire tools and equipment unit
What is the length and width of the vehicle recovery strap?
30‘ x 4“. A lightweight, 30‘ x 40“ webbing issued with one screw pin shackle. The stretch and recoil action of the webbing permits easier vehicle recovery then with a chain or cable
True or false vehicle recovery straps shall be attached to the front or rear bumper.
False vehicle recovery straps shall never be attached to the front or rear bumper. Only the frame mounted I hook can be used as anchor points with the vehicle recovery strap. If the vehicle does not have a frame mounted I hook for the position of the vehicle allows no access to the IHOP, membership contact fleet services for mechanics/tow resources
Which is the preferred side of recovery from?
Recovery from the front is the preferred method. Attach the recovery strap to the frame mounted I hook by passing one end of the loop through the other. When recovering from the rear, attach the vehicle recovery strap to the rear frame mounted Eye hook
Anchoring – pulling vehicle. The opposite end of the vehicle recovery strap can be secured to the pulling vehicle how?
By using the screw pin shackle to an anchor point (eg: frame mounted Eye hooks, tow ball, receiver hitch at the frame. The vehicle recovery strap shall only be used with the shackle provided; no other hardware hooks or chains
Pulling vehicles shall be ___in size to the stuck vehicle
Larger in size example engine or ladder pulling an ambulance. The placement of the polling vehicle shall be on a solid surface. Shovel snow from around the wheels and in the path of extrication, keeping wheels in a straight position.
Attach strap, remove all slack, then place vehicle in____Prior to pulling
Neutral
If the stock vehicle is an ambulance with a patient what Hass to be done?
The patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to the vehicle recovery strap use
Drive ___away from the stuck vehicle until the strap stops stretching. The strap all recoil and free the stock vehicle. Use extreme caution and stand clear
Slowly
And overloaded or improperly fashion strap could fail and whip around. Member shall maintain a ___safety zone due to the working length of the vehicle recovery strap
35’
