Extrication
The extrication topic features the latest news and resources and features content on maintaining extrication equipment, training on extrication techniques, or working at the scene of an MVA, including those involving modern vehicles.
St. George firefighters used extrication tools to free the deer trapped between two posts as other deer watched
A Spokane Valley fire truck had been stopped at an MVA when it was struck by a vehicle
Paramedics faced a complex rescue on a popular trail near Cajon Pass
The firefighter was in his car heading toward the fire house when he saw something distant in the trees on fire
A successful rescue ends with no injured firefighters and no further injury to the victim; a key step in this is stabilizing the hazards
A dump truck hit the back of the school bus at an intersection, but it’s not yet clear who was at fault
The NTSB said it would consider whether excessive speed, mechanical problems or human error played a role in the crash
After using ropes to get to the driver, firefighters needed extrication tools to cut through the wreckage
One firefighter was trapped while the others managed to get out of the wreckage on their own
The rig swerved to miss a car that crossed the center line; all firefighters onboard were wearing seat belts
The woman’s foot was wedged in an expansion gap at one of the city’s busiest intersections
The driver, two children on the bus and one child the house were injured
Firefighters also rescued a man who was hit by a train in his car
Crew members stabilized the vehicle and cut a hole in the roof to rescue two passengers in the front seat row; the back seat passenger was extricated through the rear door hatch window
It took more than 30 minutes to extricate them; police are investigating if the driver fell asleep
A gondola attached to a crane ultimately was used to lift rescue personnel and surgeons to the scene
These embarrassing incidents are just some of 1,300 involving people being trapped or stuck which have been attended by London Fire Brigade since 2010
More than 100 rescuers from 20 agencies across six counties responded
The fire reignited until firefighters dismantled the front end and cut a hole in the battery pack
Firefighters had no chance of rescuing any of the occupants
Two EMTs and three others, including at least one child, were rushed to the hospital but are all expected to survive
The trucker, who had to be freed from the wreckage, had moderate to major injuries
Six were transported by helicopter, 29 were taken by ambulance
Firefighters covered the woman with a blanket and used a hydraulic cutter to remove bars of the grate covering the drain
The extrication equipment will replace the old rescue systems that have become ineffective and outdated
The firefighter cut his hand while extricating a pair of alleged carjackers after they wrecked the car they stole
Safe, effective and efficient auto glass removal and management is only one aspect of vehicle extrication
Two tractor trailers and one camper overturned
Werner Herzog’s 35-minute video will be distributed to more than 40,000 high schools