Bicester firefighters practise vehicle extrication skills

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 16:19 · Archive

Bicester Fire Station crews have completed a drill practising vehicle extrication techniques for rescuing crash victims.

Bicester Fire Station crews recently completed a drill focused on vehicle extrication, practising the critical techniques needed to safely rescue people from crashed vehicles. The session was led by firefighter Massingham as part of his development work on road traffic collision response.

Two key techniques were practised. A full roof removal is used when more space is needed to safely remove a casualty with potential spinal or back injuries. A dashboard roll helps create space in the footwell area when a person's legs or feet are trapped. Firefighter Massingham said the practice gave him confidence to use these techniques on real incidents, noting that 'after practicing this a numerous amount of times, fully leading this session tonight has given me the confidence to use these techniques on real incidents'.

The drill also marked a farewell to firefighter Zarkovas, who has left the station after more than two years of service. Bicester Fire Station described him as 'a valued member of the team' and wished him well for the future.

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• Bicester firefighters practise life-saving crash rescue skillsBicester Fire Station crews recently took part in a drill focused on vehicle extrication, practising a full roof removal and dashboard roll.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 16:12
• Bicester firefighters practise life-saving crash rescue skillsBicester Fire Station crews recently took part in a drill focused on vehicle extrication, practising a full roof removal and dashboard roll.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 16:12

In this story: Bicester Fire Station · Massingham · Zarkovas · Oxfordshire County Council

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