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Keeping Safe On-scene
Today innovative active/passive safety and propulsion systems are advancing faster than most responder training can keep pace. Over the last decade responders have been asking; how to keep abreast of the latest technologies and remain safe during vehicle rescue?

There are two ways; through proper education, and using your agency's generic vehicle rescue field guides. There are three key elements of any vehicle rescue:

Immobilize: Keeping the vehicle from moving under power or by gravity.
Stabilize: Prevent the movement of the vehicle at rest along any axis reducing risk of injury to victims or responders.
Disable: Shut down the low voltage power system, and disabling the hybrid system as recommended by the manufacturer.

Putting the vehicle's transmission into the PARK position and shutting it down by utilizing the ignition key/button will greatly reduce many responder issues.

For years responders taking our Extrication.Com training programs have asked about reference books that will identify potential hazards in automobiles; as well as showing pertinent responder information such as battery locations. There are several books available; however, they also include discrepancies.

There are responders that have purchase these books, that may not be unaware of any discrepancies. Many of these are a distinct disadvantage to the responder. When a company sells a resource tool for use as a responder safety reference manual, the company should have a notification program after purchase for updates to correct errors, omissions or additions. However, this is not always the case.

There is one software company based in Netherlands that has seemed to resolve responder concerns and the issue of updating its product for the end user.

MODITECH has developed a computer based software program designed with the responder in mind. Under the trade name Crash Recovery System (CRS), responder can work off a laptop computer, enter the VIN number either manually or with an optional bar code scanner version, receive pertinent information about the vehicle. Such as SRS component locations, ROPS/RPS, hybrid system and all battery locations.

Crash Recovery System Database for trucks
Example of CRS program windows for a passenger vehicle and heavy truck (courtesy of MODITECH).

Hybrid vehicle myths are a concern to all emergency responders unfamiliar with the technology. Turning the ignition off, and disabling the low voltage system shuts down the hybrid system. Knowing where the low voltage auxiliary battery is important, the MODITECH CRS is one of the most advanced adjunct tools to assist responders at a crash, specifically addressing hybrid issues.

Is it a necessary that agencies own a computer based program in order to perform vehicle rescue safely? No, but for the responder that doesn't have a familiarity with the latest vehicle innovations, this is an excellent resource tool. Before your department considers purchasing either the standard or VIN (bar code scanner) edition, take our free demo program for a test drive. You be the judge...

Standard Edition*
$449 USD per year (single license including free updates).
$79 USD each additional license/copy per year (including free updates).

Outside of United States Pricing
$299 EUR per year (single license including free updates).
$49 EUR each additional license/copy per year (including free updates).

VIN Edition*
$1,049 USD per year (single license including updates).
$199 USD each additional license/copy per year (including free updates).

Outside of United States Pricing
$700 EUR per year (single license including free updates).
$135 EUR each additional license/copy per year (including free updates).

*CRS prices are for software only, and do not include laptop computer or hand held scanner. These items are available from Moditech at an additional charge and quoted in EURO dollars only. Delivery of these items will be send directly to the buyer from Germany.

Note: CRS price list revised February 5, 2008 and subject to quarterly reviews.

Vehicle Extrication Basic Skills Student Manual on CD/DVD
by Len Watson and Ron Shaw

Extrication specialists Len Watson and Ron Shaw have collaborated to write one of the best basic skills extrication manuals available. Its basic, easy reading and to the point.

This publication will be the official 2006 Extrication.Com student training manual and required reading for all practical programs.

   Basic Skills:
      8-hour Basic Skills Review
       16-hour Vehicle Extrication: Basic Skills
   Advanced skills:
        8-hour Advanced Extrication: Heavy Truck
        8-hour Advanced Extrication: Bus Extrication
       16-hour Advanced Extrication: Heavy Machinery
       40-hr Basic-Intermediate-Advanced Vehicle Extrication

Costs:
Individual user copy: New lower price, $24.95 USD plus $5 USD postage and handling in the US and $7.50 USD outside of the US.

Instructor's multi-user master copy & license: New lower price $99.95 plus $5 USD postage and handling in the US and $7.50 USD outside of the US. The Instructor's Multi-user master CD copy is intended for departments/instructors presenting their own extrication program and need a quality extrication manual at an affordable price.

Your multi-user license to reproduce is intended for one program, allowing you to reproduce enough manuals for all of the students attending your program. It does not give you permission to reproduce the manuals indefinitely for multiple programs. You will be required to renew your license for each program taught.

Note: This e-Book manual is copyrighted by resQmed Ltd., an electronic code key is required to open the book, accessed only on line. From there your CD will unlock and install directly to your C-drive so you may print out a hard copy and/or work off your computer. The text file is only readable on Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can easily be downloaded for free. Full instructions are included with each CD. The Extrication.Com manual by Watson and Shaw is only available from Extrication.Com and resQmed Ltd. as an e-Book publication on CD.

About the Authors
Len Watson is a well known author and extrication specialist from England has teamed up with the Extrication.Com and will be providing guest appearances through out the 2006 training season. Together, co-authors Shaw and Watson have formed an unprecedented extrication training team second to none!

Fire resistant EMS blanket that can be decontaminated, washed and and put back into service. $98.99 delivered any where in the United States. For more PyroBlanket information click here!

Go anywhere EMS blanket to be used by military, EMS, Fire, Police and other agencies needing a fire resistant patient blanket.

Black and gold globe patch
$4.00 USD or 4/$12.00 USD PPD anywhere in U.S. (actual size: 1.75 x 4.25).

Blue and gold globe patch is available only to our 40-hour program alumni.
$4.50 each or 4/$16.00 USD PPD anywhere in U.S. (actual size: 1.75 x 4.25).

Extrication.Com Class Pin

Extrication.Com Lapel Pin $4.00 USD PPD any where in U.S.
(actual width size 1.25 inches)

Extrication.Com T-Shirts
Custom Silk Screened Printed

Men's Lg, XL, XXL $20 delivered, all other sizes add $3.

Available in navy with white logo and text only. Other color shirts and text available for orders of 12 units or more.

Extrication.Com Custom Heavy Machinery Program T-Shirts
The heavy machinery program has a outline of heavy equipment with Extrication.Com running through the middle and the following text: "If it was easy, everyone do it!"

Men's Lg, XL, XXL $20 delivered, all other sizes add $3. Other color shirts and text available for orders of 12 units or more.

Res-Q-Rench Multi-Purpose Pocket Spanner Tool Self-Rescue Tool: Its a tool well suited for vehicle extrication with many built-in uses:

Extrication.Com offers the tool with our own utility non-load carabineer so that you can hang it on a equipment belt or off your turnout gear. Its a perfect tool for vehicle extrication.

Res-Q-Me; as seen on TV for self rescue, this is a spring loaded window punch and seatbelt cutter combination tool. The black safety guard/holder attaches to a key ring supplied with the Extrication.Com carabineer; attach to your turnout coat. When needed grasp the tool pull down and it will release from the holder. Place the guarded spring punch on the glass and push with enough force to set the punch in motion breaking tempered safety glass.

We also have light duty anodized carabineers for attaching seat belt cutters, keys, and other accessories to your turnout gear. $4.50 each delivered

Extrication.Com Modified Dash Roll (MDR) PowerPoint Presentation on DVD or CD

This is a stand alone PDF/MS PowerPoint presentation for the purpose of detailing how to perform Extrication.Com's Modified Dash Roll to be used by extrication instructors. Its the same program that we show in our "Vehicle Extrication: New Vehicle Technology" program.

The MDR is an alternative dash displacement technique that can be used in many different applications such as:

Completed slide show with printable Adobe PDF MDR Instructor Notes and student handouts. Each page has color images with text corresponding to the MDR slide show. Also available in non-edible PowerPoint side show presentation.

The single licensed presentation will be copied on to a CD and is non edible. All PowerPoint versions will require a password to open the auto PowerPoint Viewer.

Cost: $50 USD, plus $5 for postage and handling anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.

Extrication.Com is pleased to offer or recommend the following rescue products to our clients.

Over the years responders have improvised by fabricating make shift buttress plates (rocker channel/panel shoe) to use as a push point for a ram or spreaders. While fabricating specialty tool accessories can make vehicle rescue easier, there are liability issues that agencies need address. What happens when the device you fabricated slips out of place or fails and there is an injury to a responder or your patient? Buttress plates fabricated from channel iron do not fit properly on vehicle rocker channels. Poor design allows the base to ride up and slip out, when poorly engineered the product can fail at the welds or weaken under pressure extreme pressures from the tool. Virginia-Maryland Rescue Systems owner Ed Cutrell has sited how one responder using a homemade buttress plate kicked out and broke the responder's leg.

There is now a commercially available tool that Extrication.Com recommends over the use of other non-securing and homemade buttress plates, its called the TarHEEL® engineered and manufactured by Virginia-Maryland Rescue Systems, Inc. Using a hydraulic hand operated pump the tool clamps on to the rocker channel of a vehicle and does not relay on a structural pillar. The device can be positioned at any point on the rocker channel to compensate the length of the heavy rescue tool (ram or spreaders) being used to extend the reach and use as your stable push point. The tool is generic enough that it can be used with all rams and spreaders.

Extrication.Com has placed the TarHEEL® in our tool inventory and uses the device in our basic, intermediate and advanced programs for added safety during our practical sessions. One injury can more than pay for the cost of this specialty tool.

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