Principles of Vehicle Extrication, 4th Edition Manual
This ALL NEW text meets NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition,Chapter 8, Vehicle Rescue and references relevant sections of NFPA 1670,Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
ALL NEW
59 Skill Sheets
This ALL NEW text meets NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, 2017 Edition,Chapter 8, Vehicle Rescue and references relevant sections of NFPA 1670,Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents.
This all new edition provides rescue techniques and skills for the safe and effective extrication of victims trapped in land based vehicles.
The manual includes Awareness, Operations and Technician Level Rescuers for:
- Passenger Vehicle Extrication
- Heavy Vehicle Extrication
- Special Extrication Situations
NEW PASSENGER VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES
- Fuel Systems:
Electric, Plug-in Electric, Extended Range Electric, Hybrid CNG, LPG, Biofuel, and Ethanol Hydrogen - Electrical Systems:
Keyless Entry
Various Batteries (Traditional, Lithium Ion, and others) - Collision Avoidance Systems
- Updated information for other vehicle systems
- Appendix A correlates the NFPA JPR’s to page(s) in the text
APPROPRIATE TRAINING FOR
- Firefighters
- Law enforcement
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Industrial emergency responders
- Transportation, public works and utility staff
- Military responders
- Rescue personnel
CHAPTER LIST
Section A: Awareness Level Rescuers
1. Vehicle Incident Safety
Section B:Operations and Technician Level Rescuers – Incident Tools, Skills, and Responsibilities
2. Hazards and Hazard Mitigation
3. Incident Management Responsibilities
4. Tools and Equipment
5. Victim Management
Section C:Operations Level Rescuers – Passenger Vehicle Extrication
6. Passenger Vehicles
7. Passenger Vehicle Stabilization Operations
8. Passenger Vehicle: Victim Disentanglement and Extrication
Section D:Technician Level Rescuers—Heavy Vehicle Extrication
9. Medium and Heavy Vehicles
10. Commercial/Heavy Stabilization Operations
11. Commercial/Heavy Vehicle: Victim Disentanglement and Extrication
Section E: Operations and Technician Level Rescuers – Special Extrication Situations
12. Special Extrication Situations
