On Thursday July 11, an extrication training drill was held for LVFC members behind the old hotel on Frederick Rd. in Lisbon. Members refreshed their skills while using tools & techniques that may be needed to effect a patient rescue. Discussion of strategies that may be used in different scenarios were also conducted. Ongoing training is part of LVFC's committment to excellence to our community. Special thanks to Pete & Nancy McIntosh for use of their property for this exercise.
Drill participants from L-R: Mike Erdman,Dan Parsons, Don Sirk, Wayne Sharpe, Jody McIntosh, Eric McIntosh,Dave Parsons, Vishal Agrawal,Chris Bowman & Dallas Briggs. Not pictured Dan Natoli & Kim Sharpe
FF "Tater" Sirk uses a valve core remover to deflate the tire onto chocks to stabilize the vehicle.
FF/Rescue Tech W. Sharpe demonstrates placement of chocks for stabilization for FF C. Bowman
The crew readies the air bag system for placement & deployment.
When deployed the air bag system can assist with lifting heavy objects and creating extra working space.
The crew works at cutting the windshield for removal
FF/Rescue Tech M. Erdman demonstrates how to create a rescue tool access point using LVFC's new Res-Q-Tech X4 spreader. This state-of-the-art tool was purchased using funds made possible by BG&E's Emergency Responders Safety Grant.
FF's D. Parsons & C. Bowman use spreader to "pop" a door hinge.
