I have a few questions regarding this scenario.
1. At the first decision point all of the answers present hazards to the responders. I rank the electrical system being intact, and the oncoming vehicles (depending where the responding vehicles are staged and how the blocking was accomplished)the most dangerous at this point. No real question here just thought I would present my logic so that everyone has the whole thought process.
2. Decision point 2 my understanding is that the walk around was completed by the officer on scene. I think that gathering tools while the vehicle is being cribbed would be the best choice. There is usually a way to get to the battery and stabilization may make access a little easier. What I would like to know is what other peoples considerations were when they gave their answer.
3. Decision point 3, I think that the window opening being reduced, which the passenger space has been reduced would be a cause for concern and make the extrication more difficult because determining the exact position of the patient is difficult and the she may be resting against the door you want to remove. What was everyone else thinking when they answered since it appears that I am not agreement with the majority.
Ron, your input would also be greatly appreciated.
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Shawn M. Cecula
Captain
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2
1. At the first decision point all of the answers present hazards to the responders. I rank the electrical system being intact, and the oncoming vehicles (depending where the responding vehicles are staged and how the blocking was accomplished)the most dangerous at this point. No real question here just thought I would present my logic so that everyone has the whole thought process.
2. Decision point 2 my understanding is that the walk around was completed by the officer on scene. I think that gathering tools while the vehicle is being cribbed would be the best choice. There is usually a way to get to the battery and stabilization may make access a little easier. What I would like to know is what other peoples considerations were when they gave their answer.
3. Decision point 3, I think that the window opening being reduced, which the passenger space has been reduced would be a cause for concern and make the extrication more difficult because determining the exact position of the patient is difficult and the she may be resting against the door you want to remove. What was everyone else thinking when they answered since it appears that I am not agreement with the majority.
Ron, your input would also be greatly appreciated.
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Shawn M. Cecula
Captain
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2
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