Extrication Techniques Operations

Extrication ObjectivesExtrication Objectives

Describe and Demonstrate the Describe and Demonstrate the Following Basic Techniques:Following Basic Techniques:

Making Purchase PointsMaking Purchase Points

Door RemovalDoor Removal

Roof RemovalRoof Removal

Dash DisplacementDash Displacement

TechniquesTechniques

Doors

Roof

Dash

Three Basic Components of Three Basic Components of ExtricationExtrication

Latch Side EntryLatch Side Entry

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch SidePurchase point using a Haligan barPurchase point using a Haligan bar

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch SidePurchase point using a spreaderPurchase point using a spreader

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch SideSpread near latching mechanismSpread near latching mechanism

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch Side

Correct Method

Move spreader deeper into the doorMove spreader deeper into the door

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch Side

Incorrect Method

Attempt to maintain integrity of the Attempt to maintain integrity of the doordoor

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch SideContinue to spread until door is Continue to spread until door is

openedopened

Techniques - Techniques - Latch SideLatch SideCut door hinges to remove the doorCut door hinges to remove the door

Hinge Side EntryHinge Side Entry

Techniques Techniques – – Hinge SideHinge Side

Purchase Points

Use the spreader to crush the fenderUse the spreader to crush the fender

Techniques Techniques – – Hinge SideHinge SideInsert spreader near top hingeInsert spreader near top hinge

Techniques Techniques – – Hinge SideHinge SideInsert spreader above the bottom Insert spreader above the bottom

hingehinge

Techniques Techniques – – Hinge SideHinge SideIf you can, cut the hingeIf you can, cut the hinge

Vertical Crush Vertical Crush MethodMethod

Techniques Techniques – – Vertical CrushVertical CrushPut the spreader in the windowPut the spreader in the window

Techniques Techniques – – Vertical CrushVertical CrushOpen ther spreader till latch rolls off Open ther spreader till latch rolls off

the nader boltthe nader bolt

Roof RemovalRoof Removal

Techniques Techniques – – Roof Roof RemovalRemoval

Cut A posts at dashboard levelCut A posts at dashboard level

Techniques Techniques – – Roof Roof RemovalRemoval

Cut B posts at Roof levelCut B posts at Roof level

Techniques Techniques – – Roof Roof RemovalRemoval

Cut C posts at roof levelCut C posts at roof level

Techniques Techniques – – Roof Roof RemovalRemoval

Using a Sawz-AllUsing a Sawz-All®®

Techniques Techniques – – Roof Roof RemovalRemovalCut high on hatchbacks to avoid the Cut high on hatchbacks to avoid the

pistonspistons

Roof FlapRoof Flap

Techniques Techniques – – Roof FlapRoof FlapCut posts near roofline Cut posts near roofline

Techniques Techniques – – Roof FlapRoof FlapMake relief cuts on the A and C postsMake relief cuts on the A and C posts

Techniques Techniques – – Roof FlapRoof FlapFlap the roof downFlap the roof down

Extrication ObjectivesExtrication Objectives

Describe and properly Describe and properly demonstrate the following demonstrate the following techniques:techniques: Dashboard rollDashboard roll Dashboard liftDashboard lift Third door conversionThird door conversion

Dashboard RollDashboard Roll

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques – – Dash Dash RollRoll

Make relief cut in “A” postMake relief cut in “A” post

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques – – Dash Dash RollRoll

Make cut in upper fender railMake cut in upper fender rail

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques – – Dash Dash RollRoll

Extend ram using rocker panel braceExtend ram using rocker panel brace

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques – – Dash Dash RollRoll

Ram using a spreader as a push pointRam using a spreader as a push point

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques – – Dash Dash RollRoll

Use wedge to brace dashboardUse wedge to brace dashboard

Dashboard LiftDashboard Lift

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash LiftCut the quarter panel at the bottomCut the quarter panel at the bottom

Cut through the front supportCut through the front support

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash Lift

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash Lift

Make horizontal relief cuts between Make horizontal relief cuts between the hingesthe hinges

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash Lift

Clamp down on the tab and bend Clamp down on the tab and bend outwardsoutwards

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash Lift

Insert the Spreaders perpendicular Insert the Spreaders perpendicular

to the carto the car

Techniques Techniques – – Dash LiftDash Lift

Open the Spreaders as much as Open the Spreaders as much as neededneeded

Third Door Third Door ConversionConversion

Techniques Techniques – – Third DoorThird Door

Make cut rearward at seat levelMake cut rearward at seat level

Techniques Techniques – – Third DoorThird Door

Make vertical cut to wheel wellMake vertical cut to wheel well

Techniques Techniques – – Third DoorThird Door

Clamp spreader down on the assemblyClamp spreader down on the assembly

Techniques Techniques – – Third DoorThird Door

Pull spreader downwardsPull spreader downwards

Side RemovalSide Removal

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalPop or open the rear doorPop or open the rear door

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalCut the top of the B-postCut the top of the B-post

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalCut the bottom of the B-post Cut the bottom of the B-post

parallel to the rocker panelparallel to the rocker panel

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalPut the spreader tips on the rocker panel Put the spreader tips on the rocker panel

and the bottom door or door hinge and and the bottom door or door hinge and spread parallel to the groundspread parallel to the ground

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalSpread until the B-post separates from the Spread until the B-post separates from the

rocker panelrocker panel

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalSwing open the entire side of the carSwing open the entire side of the car

Techniques Techniques – – Side RemovalSide RemovalCut or spread the door hinges to remove Cut or spread the door hinges to remove

the entire side.the entire side.

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large VehicleMake it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from

under the trailerunder the trailerLift the trailer off the car, you only need a few inches of lift to free the

car.

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large VehicleMake it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from

under the trailerunder the trailerAfter lifting enough, either roll the car out from under the trailer or use a

winch or come-a-long

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large VehicleMake it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from

under the trailerunder the trailer

erer

Know your resources, with a rig like this it stabilizes and lifts all in one quick step

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large VehicleDifferent vehicle but same concept, lift the Bus and remove the car.

Remember to crib as you lift

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large VehicleAgain know your resources…..with this rig you can put the buss on the other side of the road quickly

Techniques Techniques – – Vehicle under a Vehicle under a Tractor Tractor

Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

What would you do? What would you do?