Tie Back Rig Part 3: Stabilization Crew | Vehicle Extrication Training

In part three of the series, Arvada Auto X instructor Donny Ottaway gives firefighters tips while setting up two Rescue 42s with a ratchet strap base, designed to simultaneously catch and stabilize the car as the anchor team hoists the overturned vehicle onto its side. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So we’ll have a stabilization group that’s working with me on the Rescue …

Tie Back Rig Part 2: Anchor | Vehicle Extrication Training

This multi-part fireground training series teaches firefighters how to set up a tie back rig system to create space between a vehicle and barrier in a vehicle extrication scenario. In part two of the series, Next Level Extrication Instructor Paul Shoemaker gives firefighters tips on how to anchor the tie back system for maximum load capacity. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Below is …

GripHoist Tie Back Rig Part 1 | Vehicle Extrication Training

This multi-part fireground training series teaches firefighters how to set up a tie back rig system to create space between a vehicle and barrier in a vehicle extrication scenario. In part one of the series, Next Level Extrication Instructor Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instruction on proper technique with a GripHoist. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: (Arvada Auto X 2023 Instructor, Donny …

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: 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 …

ROM Roll Up Door Maintenance for your Fire Apparatus

SVI Trucks Refurb Manager, Scott Miller, teaches fire departments how to keep their fire apparatus’ ROM roll up doors running smooth and looking good for future years to come. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: You have Scott Miller here through SVI Trucks. We’re gonna talk about how to service your ROM rollup doors. When you have a ROM rollup door, you want them …

Coupling Drop Method | Multi-Family Dwelling Firefighter Training

This structure fire training video teaches firefighters how to go vertical using the coupling drop method on an exterior staircase at a multi-family dwelling structure fire. Proper fire hose technique results in quicker fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: My engineer may be bringing the line to me here, I’m going to do what we call a coupling drop. So taking the …

Setting Up for Success | Multi-Dwelling Fire Hose Layout Training

This multi-dwelling structure fire training video provides fire hose management training. Lead-Stretch-Advance instructors, Leo Meli and Tyler Capron teach firefighters how to set themselves up for success with proper fire hose layout technique. Proper fire hose layout technique results in quicker fire suppression. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So segmenting the stretch, right, we’re going to need typically a 50 foot plank. The …