Arvada Auto X: Tanker Truck Lift

This vehicle extrication training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Paratech struts to lift a heavy tanker off an SUV. Arvada Auto X Instructor Mike Ulibarri takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on the lifting technique used in heavy vehicle accidents. Proper technique with a Paratech strut results in quicker victim rescue. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: On this one, the best …

Arvada Auto X Vehicle Extrication: Multi-Car Pile-Up Scenario (Part 2): Stabilization

In this continued vehicle extrication training, instructor Bryce Segovia takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on the stabilization technique using Paratech struts within multi-car pile-up accidents. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So, we’ll show you kind of how to do that, but you can use these in a typical tension buttress. Tie them right to each other and still ratchet it or you can …

Arvada Auto X Vehicle Extrication: Multi-Car Pile-up Scenario

Arvada Auto X instructor, Bryce Segovia challenges firefighters with this multi-car pile-up extrication scenario at Arvada Auto X 2023 featuring Next Level Extrication in Arvada, CO. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: My name’s Bryce. I’m with Arvada fire. I’ve been with 16 years. I’m on Truck 54 right now. So this, this one we created three years ago. Brand new to Auto X, …

Arvada Auto X Vehicle Extrication: Skewered Driver Scenario

Arvada Auto X instructor, Scott Johnson-Meyers challenges firefighters with this “Final Destination” type scenario where a driver has been impaled through the shoulder and skewered to their seat at Arvada Auto X 2023 featuring Next Level Extrication and DeWalt Amkus Extrication Tools. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So obviously this guy’s having a bad day. He has a pole through him. So this …