Training Minutes Throwback: Stabilization for Vehicle Extrication and Rescue

Check out some Training Minutes videos on vehicle extrication and rescue fundamentals. The videos in this series deal primarily with vehicle stabilization and related issues.

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Dave Dalrymple discusses scene-hazard evaulation and reviews ways of stabilizing a vehicle. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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Dave Dalrymple discusses a simple chock you can build that lets you quickly stabilize a vehicle during extrication operations and that remains flush with the side of the vehicle. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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Dave Dalrymple explains this vehicle extrication technique, which entails stabilizing a vehicle on its side by placing a right-angle against the vehicle. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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Steve White explains why firefighters can’t take a small-vehicle approach to large-vehicle stabilization and examines common cribbing and methods of stabilization. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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Steve White and crew review different scenarios for using buttress-tension stabilization to secure two types of large vehicles for extrication work. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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Steve White and company demonstrate stabilizing a large truck that has rode up onto a Jersey barrier. Sponsored by Holmatro.

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