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Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Vehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate safe and proper methods of handling vehicle extrication
tools.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given a set of vehicle extrication tools you will demonstrate the proper procedures and
handling techniques of those tools which may be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor
vehicle accident:
You will begin on my instruction to start. The skill will end when you state to me you have
completed all of the identified steps. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing “FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR
STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS” as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to
include: helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, and boots. Eye protection will be worn at all times during this
evolution. The firefighter is not required to wear an SCBA or hood.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
Hydraulic devices
A. Power Plant
B. Spreader
C. Cutter
D. Rams
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Principles of Vehicle Extrication, second edition.
B. Essentials of Firefighting, 4th edition, pages 188 – 190.
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Discipline: Vehicle Extrication
Name:
Officer# :
Evaluator:
Officer#:
Date:
Location:
If the Responder: (No partial points given)
Cutters
a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles …………………......... P/F _____
b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump ………………… P/F _____
c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………... P/F _____
d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____
e) Position the cutter so that it is at a 90 degree angle to the cutting surface…….... 2.0 _____
f) Avoids cutting at the tips………………………………………………………... 2.0 _____
g) Avoids cutting through any hidden airbag inflators or other potential hazards… P/F _____
h) Ensures cut is full depth of cutting tips…………………………………………..2.0 _____
i) Repositions cutters to avoid twisting or separation of tips……………………... 2.0 _____
Spreaders
a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles ………………………. P/F _____
b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump …………………P/F _____
c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………... P/F _____
d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____
e) uses the full surface of the spreading tips………………………………………..2.0 _____
f) Stops and repositions tips on spreaders if they lose their grip…………………...2.0 _____
g) Ensures that the that material is pushed to the outside of the vehicle…………....2.0 _____
Rams
a) Carries and operates tools using the designated handles ……………………….. P/F _____
b) Do not use the hoses to carry, pull or move the tools or pump ………………… P/F _____
c) Does not stand on the hydraulic hose…………………………………………… P/F _____
d) Does not place himself between the tool and the vehicle………………………. P/F _____
e) Does not accidentally begin to lower or release pressure on the ram…………… P/F_____
f) Uses a ram support to ensure a good secure ramming platform……………….... 2.0 _____
g) Provide stabilization below the lower purchase point before apply pressure….... 2.0 _____
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
18
16
First
Second