Phase 4 requires movement of the dashboard, instrument panel and firewall. In this final rescue phase, cuts are made in the firewall structure.
SUBJECT:"Phases Of Rescue"TOPIC:Demonstration Checklist - Phase 4OBJECTIVE: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:Series Links:Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4Phase 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.
Ron Moore, a Firehouse contributing editor, is a battalion chief and the training officer for the McKinney, TX, Fire Department. He also authors a monthly online article in the Firehouse.com ?MembersZone? and serves as the Forum Moderator for the extrication section of the Firehouse.com website. Moore can be contacted directly at [email protected].
