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BASIC AUTO EXTRICATION - TRI-COUNTY RECRUITS

 News Section - DCFD Performs Two Side Outs

 Bi-Weekly Tip (Updated 10/8/08) 

Want to maximize your capabilities as a rescue team?  Check out the quick tips section for tips that will improve your efficiency and effectiveness. The newest tip looks at school bus types.

Bi-Monthly Scenario (Updated 9/22/08)

Identify hazards, determine stabilization tactics, request resources, formulate plans, etc... Take your shot at handling the extrication process for a given scenario. 

 Tool Showcase (Updated 10/5/2008) 

Look at what rescuers are doing to enhance everyday tools.  Sometimes the smallest alterations to existing tools can enhance your ability at a vehicle collision incident.  Also new technology is constantly being introduced into the extrication field.   

New Technology (Updated (9/26/08)

Learn about newer technology being used in vehicles and how they impact patient injuries and the extrication process.  

 Impact Clues (Updated 10/03/2008)

See different types interior impacts caused by victims and what type of injuries they may cause.    

  **Attention Company Officers and Training Officers**

If you are searching for a topic for a training session, use the above website pages as a basis for your training program.  Spend a few minutes on each topic and apply the topics to your setting. This can generate discussion on local policies/procedures, tactics, techniques, and equipment modifications.

If you have any vehicle extrication related websites you would like to include as link, pictures of  incidents, suggestions, or comments please use the contact page.