University of Extrication
"Phases Of Rescue"
Demonstration Checklist - Phase 4
SUBJECT:
"Phases Of Rescue"
TOPIC:
Demonstration Checklist - Phase 4
OBJECTIVE:
Phase 4 requires movement of the dashboard, instrument panel and firewall.
TASK:
Phase 4 activities are related to dashboard and firewall movement and must include the following:
Originally Published: January 2001 Series Links:Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 RONALD E. MOORE
University of Extrication Editor
Phase 4 requires movement of the dashboard, instrument panel and
firewall. In this final rescue phase, cuts are made in the firewall
structure and pushing, spreading, pulling or lifting equipment is used
to simultaneously move or lift the dashboard, firewall, steering
wheel, steering column and pedals away from the simulated front-seat
occupants. This scenario is ideal for a hard-impact frontal
collision.
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