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Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall demonstrate how to extricate a victim entrapped in a motor vehicle
as part of a team given stabilization and extrication tools, 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 Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving 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:
• Displace the vehicle’s windshield using appropriate rescue tools.
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. Hydraulic devices
1. Power Plant
2. Spreader
3. Cutter
4. Rams
C. Vehicle for extraction evolution
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. NFPA 1001 6.4.1, section 102.
B. IFSTA, Essential of Fire Fighting, 4th edition, pages 188-206.
C. IFSTA, Principles of Vehicle Extrication, second edition.
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If the Responder: (No partial points given)
a) Selects appropriate tool(s) ......................................................................................2.0 _____
b) Prepares vehicle component for displacement or removal ....................................2.0 _____
c) Utilizes appropriate tool(s) safely and effectively……………………………….P/F_____
d) Provides protection to the victim during rescue operation………………………P/F_____
e) Holds axe near head with one hand for control…………………………………2.0_____
f) Angles the axe at 45 degrees to cut through materials………………………….. 2.0_____
g) Cuts back towards rescuer with slow steady chopping motion…………………. 2.0_____
h) Removes windshield and places in parts dump…………………………………. 2.0_____
i) Utilizes window punch lower left side of window…………………………........ 2.0_____
j) Covers window punch with opposite hand……………………………………… 2.0_____
k) Depresses punch steadily until window shatters………………………………… 2.0_____
l) Removes window debris from inside out to minimize risk of injury…………… 2.0_____
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
20
16
First
Second