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The Wood River Valley recently held an extrication class. The class was designed to introduce new technologies in vehicle extrication. The class covered techniques to ensure the safety of Fire Fighters extricating patients from vehicles and the new technologies introduced by auto manufacturers. |
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The Wood River/Sawtooth EMS Association is an advisory group made up of the emergency services providers in the region. There are representatives from emergency medical services, law enforcement, fire, search and rescue, ski patrol and local hospitals. The “Association” looks to improve the emergency response within the region by offering collaborative efforts in education and the development of community resources. Wood River/Sawtooth EMS Association |
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Some of the newest technologies introduced are the proliferation of Supplemental Restraint Systems (Air Bags) throughout the vehicle. The "hidden" placement of these systems can pose a hazard to Fire Fighters who may cut charged cylinders or enter the area of bag deployment in the course of extricating a patient.
Some new techniques were practiced in vehicle stabilization. An example here is the use of a 4x4 post used as a counter pressure measure to stabilize the vehicle to a picket line. The pressure of the post coupled with the attachement to the vehicle makes for a very secure system when stabilizing the vehicle for extrication. 
