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The article focuses on cribbing during vehicle extrication incidents. Topics covered include the major points covered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' "Urban Search and Rescue Field Operations Guide." Several factors that must be considered by first responders are also cited, including equipment availability, vehicle position, and potential tactics.

The article focuses on the extrication of entrapped victims. Firefighters are advised to approach extrication with the thought of maximizing available openings to ensure the safety of the victim during the extrication process. The article also describes how to properly maximize space with a maxi-door by removing the entire side of the vehicle.

The article focuses on alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and their use in fire service. Topics discussed include an overview of AFV, the types of AFV, the comparison of electric and hybrid vehicles, the performance of gaseous fuel vehicles in rescue work, and the significance for responders to understand various fuel types as well as their storage and distribution methods.

The article focuses on the challenges and techniques used by rescuers in placing the vehicle stabilization struts on side-resting vehicles for extrication operations. Topics discussed include the principles in vehicle struts and their applications, the use of these applications in fire service, and the method of strut placement.

This article focuses on extrication techniques for emergency responders while providing support to the patient. It discusses the ideal removal pathway for a patient with potential spinal injury, the traditional options for patient removal from a vehicle, and the use of the Hasty Harness as a tool to move down individuals.

The article focuses on the use of jacks as the primary means for manual extrication operations and also mentions methods when using hydraulics to accomplish a standard door pop, a steering wheel displacement, and a brake pedal displacement. Topics include methods and equipment include the use of the jacks, chains and webbing, how cribbing remains constant regardless of the extrication method and removing the glass from the rear door.

The article focuses on the mental preparation of rescue responders or firefighters in dealing with victims trapped under any vehicle. Topics discussed include the significance of mental attitude, the on-scene size-up, the employment of extrication methods, and the adaptation of tactics for lifesaving.

The article discusses extrication operation conducted by firefighters. Topics discussed include factors to be considered during extraction operation and how to incorporate an incident action plan (IAP) which comprises of evacuation of farm workers and by-standers from work area, establishment of hazard zone perimeter, and determination of additional personnel and equipment needed.

The article reports on the patient extrication performed by firefighters in a motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). It mentions how linear approach to patient extraction helps firefighters remove a patient from the MVA. It offers step-by-step instructions that help remove patients through rear window in a MVA accident.

The article focuses on the application of the vehicle damage control concept Damage Control Extrication (DCEx) in fire fighting, which is used by trauma surgeons to increase survival in multisystem trauma patients requiring surgery. It focuses on the four components of DCEx, that guide firefighters in their decision making, including pattern recognition, integrated rescue team operations, performing large displacement maneuvers and seamless transition to transport.

The article focuses on the response to motor sports incidents in race tracks without onsite fire suppression and extrication equipment. Topics discussed include the distress caused by an on-track incident, the problems encountered when responding to motor-related facilities, the improvement of this situation, and the construction of a common race vehicle.

The article focuses on the emergency medical service (EMS) aspect of vehicle extrication. Topics discussed include a comprehensive approach to vehicle extrication for rescuers, the five steps to integrating emergency medical service (EMS), and ways to deal with the problems that are most threatening to a patient's life such as massive hemorrhage, airway difficulties, and respiratory emergencies.

The article discusses training of fire fighters and emergency medical personnel in the extrication of passengers and drivers trapped in motor vehicles as a result of traffic accidents. Means through which trainers can simulate features of newer vehicles and automobiles such as protective air bags and the high voltage cables of electric automobiles on training vehicles are discussed. Use of video recordings and computer simulation in training are examined.

The article discusses the strategies and tactics used to extract an overturned automobile by the Darlington County Extrication Team in South Carolina. The vehicle, a Mercedes Benz SLK Class, was overturned in a ditch, preventing physical access to the interior in order to rescue the passenger. Information is provided on how the team used components of a vehicle stabilization system using tools such as chains, ratchet straps, and clusters.

The article discusses rescue operations involving farm tractor rollovers. It is noted that tractor accidents present unique challenges to responders, including unfamiliarity with tractor construction and controls, hazardous attachments or potential agricultural chemical contaminants, and the need to stabilize the vehicle with cribbing before rescue extrication.

The article focuses on the systems and emergency response of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt that was released across the U.S. in 2011. It says that the volt is the first generation of electric vehicles (EVs) with extended range capability. It tells that it has various external and internal features that will aid first responders in identifying the vehicle. Moreover, the main issue that responders must deal with during vehicle extrication is the extensive use of high-strength steel.

The article discusses several vehicle extrication techniques for rescue operations. The importance of a powerful hydraulic cutter and a reciprocating saw with good rescue blades in such operations is emphasized. The roof tent evolution involves the widening of the rear window opening, reclining the seat of the patient and sliding the patient up a long spine board for removal. Also provided are instructions for performing the upper rail roll evolution.

The article focuses on techniques that firefighters use to extricate the passengers of a school bus involved in a traffic accident. The sidewall of a school bus needs a reciprocating saw that has several choices of blades to reduce the time for cutting. If the bus driver is trapped in a frontal collision, the assistance of a wrecker is needed to remove the front windshield, dashboard and the steering column. When the roof needs to be accessed, bus posts may be cut to loosen the roof for removal.

The article provides suggestions for riding captains on how to organize the emergency crew and what they should do when performing extrications after a motor vehicle accident. An example of a four-person crew riding assignment roster includes an officer, a chauffeur, driver, and operator, and a firefighter. It is suggested to look at apparatus and equipment to simplify extrication operations. Also cited are the importance of training and physical fitness to a successful operation.

The article discusses the challenges being faced by firemen and firechiefs when responding to light rail vehicle (LRV) accidents in the U.S. Some incidents involving LRV include low-speed motor vehicle crashes (MVC) and situations that require extrication and lifting of an LRV to free an entrapped victim. It cites the need for such responders to collect information to be used in ensuring scene safety and creating command structure. Also stated are several factors to consider in lifting a light railcar for rescue operations.

The article discusses ways to effectively respond to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) which involves extrication of the patient from the vehicle. The author says that with extrication, the responders must take the patient's condition heavily into consideration. In any MVA response, the first step is the scene size-up process where every provider should maintain a strict vigilance for safety while operating on-scene. It discusses how death of a passenger in a vehicle changes the dynamic of extrication.

The article presents information on alternative vehicle power systems and fuels and how they may affect extrication operational guidelines and training of fire departments in the U.S. The physical properties of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas make it safer to use than most other fuels. This gas is nontoxic and has a limited flammability range. Propane is the third most popular vehicle fuel after gasoline and diesel. It is best suited for engines that operate at low speeds with light throttle response.

The article describes some situations in which bolt cutters can be used efficiently and effectively during vehicle extrication. It suggests ways to remove the headrest after a tunnel operation. A general-purpose bolt cutter should reportedly have a toggle joint that converts hand pressure into cutting force to cut metals. To maintain the bolt cutters, it is recommended to avoid cutting material stronger than the blades and to keep the blades in-line.

This article discusses the upside down extrication during vehicular rollovers. Details related to the advantages of decreased manipulation of the patient's spine during roll-over patient extrication and reduced risk of the responder dropping the patient's body are provided. It notes that manufacturers are installing electronic stability control (ESC) in newer models to prevent rollover vehicular incidents. An overview of rollover patient extrication through two-backboard extrication method is offered.

Several letters to the editor are presented, including one responding to the article "Challenging Auto Extrication" in the November 2007 issue, one responding to the article "Strategies for Surviving the IED Response" in the June 2007 issue, and one responding to the article "Pros and Cons of Props" in the October 2007 issue.

The article discusses several different tools which can assist rescue teams in extracting trapped individuals from crashed vehicles safely and quickly. It is noted that, in North America, Mercedes Benz, Honda, and Volvo all publish materials outlining rescue advice for their vehicles. Lightweight and fast-installing stabilization devices are noted. The manufacturer of Kovenex hopes to create a commercially-available safety blanket for patients which is less restricting and hot.

This article discusses school bus design and how buses have been constructed to withstand impact while protecting children inside the passenger compartment. The design has used heavier than normal vehicle construction techniques, a high chassis, seating compartmentation, and increased safety features. The fact that rescue and extrication methods have remained unchanged since the 1990s is described.

The article discusses side impact air bags and their implication in passenger extrication from vehicles after an accident. The author notes an incident where the tank providing gas for the inflation of an air bag exploded during passenger extrication. Best practices are offered for dealing with extrications involving side impact air bags.

The article discusses the evolutions in the extrication of pickup trucks. It says that the key on the two versions of extrication starts with cutting from the small door's top at the top latch. It mentions step-by-step instructions in tunneling pickup trucks. Photographic images which show the extrication of pickup trucks are also presented.

The article discusses tactics for first responders of fires in hybrid and electric vehicles. Topics covered include extinguishing agents, such as foam and wetting agents, access to the vehicle engine via a rotary or reciprocating saw, and risk of harm to the responder from gas struts. Also mentioned is the importance of shutting off the vehicle.

This article describes an automobile accident that occurred in February 2006 in Clayton County, Georgia, the emergency response that ensued, and what lessons can be derived about accidents involving driver entrapment. The author discusses the importance of having a physician on the scene during extrication to expedite medical assessment and treatment.

The article focuses on the application of the trucker strap seat pull technique during an extrication rescue service of fire fighters. Topics discussed include an overview of extrication in fire service, the adjunct tool trucker's ratchet strap carried by apparatus, and the step-by-step instruction in getting the patient trapped inside a vehicle.

The article discusses the response of Ramsey Rescue on the automobile accident in Ramsey, New Jersey on July 30, 2016. It states that the crew of Ramsey Rescue staged and set up rescue tools for continued extrication operations. It cites that the extrication was completed in half hour and the patient was transported alive in a helicopter. It mentions that the complexity of the extrication showed that breaking down the vehicle during extrication rescue operations is needed.

The article profiles Ziamatic Corp. which provides men and women of emergency services with the equipment they need to make their jobs safer, easier and more efficient. It presents information on the EZ-MOUNT Tool Board Process allows you to layout and mount your tool brackets while comfortably seated. It presents information on the Multiple Extrication Tool Holder, Model QM-MEH-1, and QUIC-MOUNT Premix/Bar Oil Container Holders, Various Models.

The article evaluates several fire fighting equipments, including Tempest Technology Corp.'s VS-1 Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Blower, Paratech Inc.'s Heavy Vehicle Extrication Kit, and The Pierce Ascendant 100-Foot Heavy-Duty Aerial Tower.

The article presents a brief profile of Holmatro, producer of high-pressure hydraulic tools and system solutions. It mentions Holmatro values innovation and makes investments in product development. It also mentions development of the SP 5240 Compact Lightweight offering the spreading capability needed for the extrication of a trapped victim.

The article profiles Hurst Jaws of Life, a manufacturer of emergency rescue products. The company's products include Jaws of Life spreader, eDRAULIC battery powered extrication tools and eDRAULIC 2.0 cutters and combination tools. It discusses the company's leadership in the emergency rescue products market.

The author discusses vehicle rescues, arguing that patient care is more important than challenges in responding to restraint systems, high-strength steel materials, and alternative power sources. According to the author, patient assessment and extrication should be the guiding purpose behind vehicle rescues despite the challenges posed by other elements.

The article discusses third-door/side-out tactic in patient removal from a two-door vehicle. The tactic requires firefighters to create a third-door in the vehicle using an air chisel or reciprocating saw. Using this kind of retrieval method, also requires better judgment coming from the firefighter as he needs to decide whether to remove the hinges in the third-door or simply swing it around. The main advantages of the tactic is that it provides a wider and more inline path of egress and it allows better view of the interior of the vehicle.

The article offers information on equipment used by fire departments in the U.S. as of November 2010. The rescue vehicle of the Mohegan Fire Co. in Uncasville, Connecticut is used to extricate automobiles, provide emergency air supply and lighting. The tanker of the Yankton Rural Fire Protection District in South Dakota is used to collect water and put out wildfires. The North Las Vegas Airport has an air rescue fire fighting vehicle for the facility.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "What Every Firefighter's Spouse Should Know," by Anne Gagliano in the December 2009 issue, "Light Rail Incidents: From Response to Extrication," by Jason Blount in the January 2010 issue and the video "Basement Metal Bilco Doors" in the online edition of the periodical.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Challenging and Difficult Auto Extrication" in the November 2007 issue, "The Big Picture," by Sam Giamo Jr. in the December 2007 issue, and about the December 2007 cover photo depicting two firefighters who appear to be without self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

This article discusses the emergency response extrication technique of pickup truck tunneling. Often, when a vehicle's access is limited, a trunk-tunneling technique is used to access the inside. An overview of the extrication process for pickup trucks is presented, including instructions for handling the trunk bed, the cab of the pickup truck, and the back seats.

This article reviews several fire fighting products including the Target Exit Device made by Tedcor, the TNT SL0-32 Auto extrication spreader, the Helios Searchlight from Polarion USA and several more.

The article discusses the 2006 International Extrication Challenge and the 2006 World Rescue Challenge. Both events feature extrication teams from around the world to compete in several challenges and share ideas and strategies with on another. The 2006 Extrication Challenge was held in Burlington, Ontario, Canada in September. The 2006 Rescue Challenge was held in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.

The article discusses effective vehicle extrication for short-staffed fire stations. Topics explored include the extrication process involved in motor vehicle accidents such as patient assessment and stabilization of vehicle, the equipment and tools necessary for extrication such as preconnected hydraulic and air reels, and the need for fire service officers to train crew members on safe equipment deployment to enhance extrication preparedness.

The article focuses on U.S. extrication equipment manufacturer Hurst Jaws of Life, which is unit of the global technology company IDEX Corporation. Information on Hurst, including their approach to product design, the flexibility of their products, and a list of Hurst Jaws of Life brand name products.

The article evaluates the Extraction Zones smart device application for extrication professionals from Extraction Zones LLC.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of extricating a child trapped in a bicycle that turned out to be a much more complicated process than originally thought.