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Home My WebLink AboutPB 407.05E NEW 2-2014_Vehicle StabilizationPERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS 444407.0507.0507.0507.05EEEE –––– Vehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle Stabilization Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Vehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle ExtricationVehicle Extrication Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 2222////5/5/5/5/2012012012014444 Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective The firefighter shall demonstrate how to properly stabilize a vehicle as part of a team, given stabilization equipment, so that the vehicle is stabilized, the victim is disentangled without further injury, and the hazards are managed. II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Procedures for Procedures for Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveAchieving the ObjectiveAchieving the ObjectiveAchieving the Objective You and designated team members, given a vehicle and appropriate rescue tools, will demonstrate the following evolutions which may be required to extricate an entrapped victim of a motor vehicle accident: • Vehicle Stabilization techniques 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. The firefighter is not required to wear an SCBA or hood. The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing. IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment A. Cribbing and shoring materials B. Vehicle for Stabilization evolution V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources A. IFSTA, Essentials for Fire Fighting, 4th edition, pages 198-200. B. IFSTA, Principles of Vehicle Extrication, 2nd edition, pages 30-33. C. Jones & Barlett, Vehicle Extrication Principals and Practices, pages 175 – 185. PB PB PB PB 407.05407.05407.05407.05EEEE ––––Vehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle Stabilization Page Page Page Page 2222 of of of of 3333 407.05407.05407.05407.05EEEE –––– Vehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle Stabilization Discipline: Vehicle ExtricationDiscipline: Vehicle ExtricationDiscipline: Vehicle ExtricationDiscipline: Vehicle Extrication Name: Officer #: Evaluator: Officer #: Date: Location: If the Responder: (No partial points given) Upright a) Selects appropriate tool(s) ..................................................................................... 2.0 _____ b) Utilizes appropriate tool(s) safely and effectively………………………………. P/F_____ c) Provides protection to the victim during rescue operation……………………… P/F_____ d) Assess scene for safety hazards………………………………………………... P/F _____ e) Places vehicle in park, turns of ignition. sets parking brake…………………….. 2.0 _____ f) Inserts step chocks under vehicle ahead of front door at (A) post on each side… 2.0 _____ g) Inserts step chocks ahead of rear wheel on each side…………………………… 2.0 _____ h) Ensures all step chocks are firmly snug in place………………………………... 2.0 _____ i) Safely deflates all tires by pulling out valve stems……………………………… 2.0 _____ j) Reassesses all cribbing to confirm position / stabilization……………………… 2.0 _____ k) Notifies chain of command that vehicle has been stabilized……………………. 2.0 _____ On Side a) Selects appropriate tool(s) .....................................................................……….. 2.0 _____ b) Utilizes appropriate tool(s) safely and effectively………………………………. P/F_____ c) Provides protection to the victim during rescue operation………………………. P/F_____ d) Positions personnel at front or rear of vehicle to watch for movement or shifting.2.0 _____ e) Inserts cribbing under the A and C Posts………………………………………… 2.0 _____ f) Inserts cribbing under hood area………………………………………………… 2.0 _____ g) Inserts cribbing under rear section of vehicle……………………………………. 2.0 _____ h) Avoids placing cribbing in areas to be cut……………………………………… P/F _____ i) Reassess cribbing procedures……………………………………………………. 2.0 _____ j) Notifies wrecker to attach cable to underside of vehicle………………………… 2.0 _____ k) Advises wrecker driver to pull slight tension to snug and stabilize vehicle……... 2.0 _____ l) Inserts shoring material to stabilize roof side of vehicle………………………… 2.0 _____ m) Notifies chain of command that vehicle has been stabilized……………………. 2.0 _____ Continued on next page…. PB PB PB PB 407.05407.05407.05407.05EEEE ––––Vehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle StabilizationVehicle Stabilization Page Page Page Page 3333 of of of of 3333 On Roof a) Selects appropriate tool(s) ................................................................………….. 2.0 _____ b) Utilizes appropriate tool(s) safely and effectively……………………………….P/F_____ c) Provides protection to the victim during rescue operation……………………… P/F_____ d) Inserts 2 step chocks upside down between the ground and rear section of roof on each roof rail just before trunk area…………………………………. 2.0 _____ e) Inserts wedges to fill void space area of step chocks…………………………… 2.0 _____ f) Inserts cribbing around front sides of vehicle under hood and bumper areas…... 2.0 _____ g) Reassess cribbing procedures…………………………………………………… 2.0 _____ h) Notifies chain of command that vehicle has been stabilized……………………. 2.0 _____ Points Possible Passing Score Attempt Performance Rating (Points) PASS FAIL 48 44 First Second