Members complete Advanced Extrication Training
 
By Firefighter Justin Elliott
June 22, 2016
 

On Friday June 17th, four Firefighters from the City of Hudson Fire Department attended an Advanced Extrication Class held in Oriskany, NY. The training was sponsored by the NYS Fire Chiefs Association in conjunction with their 110th annual Conference and Fire Expo held at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino.

The day long class covered many topics including Vehicle Stabilization, Air Bag use, Hand Tools, and Hydraulic vs Electric Tools. Students rotated through multiple stations and ended the class with a live scenario based situation.

Hudson Firefighters worked with several instructors from around the State, many of whom were Rescue Lieutenants and Captains at their respective Departments. The students learned many valuable lessons and will be bringing this knowledge back with them to share with the department.

Attending the class were Captain Nicolas Pierro, Lt. Michael McCrady, FireFighters Dan Hickey Jr. and Justin Elliott.
 
Hyperlinks: NYS Fire Chiefs Assoc.
 
A three car pileup served as the final scenario for students.
A three car pileup served as the final scenario for students.
 
A three car pileup served as the final scenario for students.
A three car pileup served as the final scenario for students.
 
Another final scenario students tackled.
Another final scenario students tackled.
 
Captain Nicolas Pierro formulates a game plan after being assigned this three car pileup.
Captain Nicolas Pierro formulates a game plan after being assigned this three car pileup.
 
Firefighter Justin Elliott deflates a catch bag after this S10 was flipped on its side
Firefighter Justin Elliott deflates a catch bag after this S10 was flipped on its side
 
Multiple "struts" were used to stabilize several vehicles that came to rest on top of others.
Multiple "struts" were used to stabilize several vehicles that came to rest on top of others.
 
Multiple "victims" were removed from the vehicles including one from the trunk of the Blue Ford on the left.
Multiple "victims" were removed from the vehicles including one from the trunk of the Blue Ford on the left.
 
Students discuss the scenario after extrication was complete.
Students discuss the scenario after extrication was complete.
 
Multiple "struts" were used to stabilize several vehicles that came to rest on top of others.
Multiple "struts" were used to stabilize several vehicles that came to rest on top of others.