This presentation meets NFPA requirements for Vehicle Rescue Awareness Training. Covers basic vehicle anatomy, rescue tools, & basic extrication techniques. Exceeds NHTSA Vehicle Rescue training requirements for EMT/EMR training. Estimated training time is 3-4 hours. Comes with skills testing sheets. Presentation is over 90 slides in length.
5. DISPATCH INFORMATION
Know your territory, some roads may have
limited access when traffic may be blocked
Vehicle may be on hill above or below road, or
could be some distance from road, in river, or
ravine
Preplan response based
upon dispatch information
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6. ROLE OF EMS IN
VEHICLE EXTRICATION
Provide patient care
Perform simple extrication
7. SCENE SAFETY
What are the hazards to you
Bystanders dangers
Patient safety
Hazmat, fire, traffic, utilities
8. PERSONNEL SAFETY
First priority for all
personnel
Appropriate personal
protective equipment for
conditions
Scene size-up review
10. CONTROL TRAFFIC FLOW
Proper positioning of
emergency vehicles
Upwind/uphill
Protect scene
Use of lights & other
warning devices
Setting up protective barrier
Designate a traffic control person
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11. FENCE JACK
Can provide lift of up to 4’
Not real stable, can fail under load
Often needs to used used in pairs
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