Tuesday Night Training - The Squad and Engine crew loaded up and headed to a staging area while the scenario was set up. The units were then dispatched to the “run-in” incident. Crews arrived to find a vehicle overturned with a “person” ejected and pinned underneath the vehicle. Crews were challenged to establish an extrication plan, stage equipment, then perform the extrication. Once extricated, the crew discussed together what went well, the challenges, and lessons learned. The operation was evaluated by the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief. Crews then went over use of the paratech struts and chains for a different stabilization technique. Crews then broke down and reloaded equipment used and returned to the station where the equipment was again checked and some preventive maintenance performed as well as hose reloaded. Thanks to those who turned out for training as everyone learned something; this knowledge will be useful in future incidents!! ... See moreSee less
