The most frequent type of incident TFD’s technical rescue
team responds to is vehicle extrication. Firefighters from “D” shift spent the
morning training with the tools and techniques needed to conduct these critical
operations.
“Safely and rapidly removing occupants trapped in vehicles
is the goal in these high-risk situations,” said instructor Captain Todd
Magliocca. “This is especially true when the occupants have been significantly
injured and are in need of immediate medical attention.”
All TFD ladder companies carry extrication tools, in
addition to the Department’s cross-staffed Technical Rescue unit.
