Drill: Extrication Equipment and Vehicle Structural Components

By Forest Reeder

From the 2010 vehicle extrication e-Newsletter, sponsored by

In this multi-part drill, firefighters must demonstrate the use, care, and maintenance of extrication tools; name structural components of a vehicle; and develop a stabilization and rescue plan for a vehicle turned on its side.

Download this firefighter training drill as a PDF HERE.

 

Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.

 

2010 vehicle extrication e-Newsletter sponsored by Holmatro.

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