Extrication ObjectivesExtrication Objectives

Describe and Demonstrate the Following Describe and Demonstrate the Following B i T h iB i T h iBasic Techniques:Basic Techniques:

Making Purchase PointsMaking Purchase Points

D R lD R lDoor RemovalDoor Removal

Roof RemovalRoof Removaloo e ovaoo e ova

Dash DisplacementDash Displacement

TechniquesTechniques

Three Basic Components of ExtricationThree Basic Components of Extrication

DoorsDoors

Roof

Dash

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 SideMove spreader deeper into the doorMove spreader deeper into the door

Correct Method

Techniques Techniques -- Latch SideLatch SideAttempt to maintain integrity of the doorAttempt to maintain integrity of the door

Incorrect Method

Techniques Techniques -- Latch SideLatch SideContinue to spread until door is openedContinue to spread until door is opened

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 SideUse the spreader to crush the fenderUse the spreader to crush the fender

Purchase Points

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

Techniques Techniques –– Hinge SideHinge SideInsert spreader above the bottom hingeInsert spreader above the bottom hinge

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

Vertical Crush MethodVertical Crush Method

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

Techniques Techniques –– Vertical CrushVertical CrushOpen the spreader till latch rolls off theOpen the spreader till latch rolls off theOpen the spreader till latch rolls off the Open the spreader till latch rolls off the

nader boltnader bolt

Roof RemovalRoof Removal

Techniques Techniques –– Roof RemovalRoof RemovalCut A posts at dashboard levelCut A posts at dashboard level

Techniques Techniques –– Roof RemovalRoof RemovalCut B posts at Roof levelCut B posts at Roof level

Techniques Techniques –– Roof RemovalRoof RemovalffCut C posts at roof levelCut C posts at roof level

Techniques Techniques –– Roof RemovalRoof RemovalUsing a SawzUsing a Sawz--AllAll®®

Techniques Techniques –– Roof RemovalRoof RemovalCut high on hatchbacks to avoid theCut high on hatchbacks to avoid theCut 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 Flap

Flap the roof downFlap the roof down

Extrication ObjectivesExtrication Objectives

Describe and properly demonstrate the Describe and properly demonstrate the following techniques:following techniques:

Dashboard rollDashboard rollDashboard liftDashboard liftThird door conversionThird door conversion

Dashboard RollDashboard Roll

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques –– Dash RollDash Roll

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

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques –– Dash RollDash Roll

Make cut in upper fender railMake cut in upper fender rail

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques –– Dash RollDash Roll

Extend ram using rocker panel braceExtend ram using rocker panel brace

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques –– Dash RollDash Roll

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

Advanced Techniques Advanced Techniques –– Dash RollDash Roll

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

Techniques Techniques –– Dash LiftDash Lift

Cut through the front supportCut through the front support

Techniques Techniques –– Dash LiftDash Lift

k h i l li f b hk h i l li f b hMake horizontal relief cuts between the Make horizontal relief cuts between the hingeshinges

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

t tht thto the carto the car

Techniques Techniques –– Dash LiftDash Lift

Open the Spreaders as much as neededOpen the Spreaders as much as needed

Third Door ConversionThird Door Conversion

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 Removalqq

Pop or open the rear doorPop or open the rear door

Techniques Techniques –– Side RemovalSide Removalh f hh f hCut the top of the BCut the top of the B--postpost

Techniques Techniques –– Side RemovalSide RemovalCut the bottom of the BCut the bottom of the B post parallel topost parallel toCut the bottom of the BCut the bottom of the B--post parallel to post parallel to

the rocker panelthe rocker panel

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

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

Techniques Techniques –– Side RemovalSide RemovalSpread until the BSpread until the B post separates from thepost separates from theSpread until the BSpread until the B--post separates from the 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 carSwing open the entire side of the carSwing open the entire side of the car

Techniques Techniques –– Side RemovalSide RemovalC t d th d hi t thC t d th d hi t thCut or spread the door hinges to remove the Cut or spread the door hinges to remove the

entire side.entire side.

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Tr il r/L r V hi lTr il r/L r V hi lTrailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from d th t ild th t ilunder the trailerunder the trailer

Lift the trailer off the car, you only need a few inches of lift to free the car.

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Trailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Make it easy Removed the entire car fromMake it easy Removed the entire car fromMake it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from under the trailerunder the trailer

After lifting enough, either roll the car out from under the trailer or use a winch or come-a-long

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Tr il r/L r V hi lTr il r/L r V hi lTrailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from Make it easy…..Removed the entire car from d th t ild th t ilunder the trailerunder the trailer

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

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Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Tr il r/L r V hi lTr il r/L r V hi lTrailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Different vehicle but same concept, lift the Bus and remove the car. Remember to crib as you lift

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Tr il r/L r V hi lTr il r/L r V hi lTrailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

Again know your resources…..with this rig you can put the buss on the other side of the road quickly

Techniques Techniques –– Vehicle under a Tractor Vehicle under a Tractor Tr il r/L r V hi lTr il r/L r V hi lTrailer/Large VehicleTrailer/Large Vehicle

What would you do? What would you do?