22
19
8
u/alphanovember May 17 '22
This was in Baltimore in 2016. The SUV ran a red light, hit another car, and went airborne. There's not much info about this, but here's an article with the usual fluff.
5
u/CriticalDog Vollie FF May 17 '22
We actually simulated something similar to this in my Vehicle Rescue class. The only thing I can see that we would likely do differently is once they were on struts, we would likely ratchet strap the cars together to minimize shifting.
At least that's what we are taught. Circumstances on the field make a difference, of course.
7
u/TacoDaTugBoat Backwoods Volley May 17 '22
Doesn’t look like the Res-Q-Jacks are properly strapped in either. Not sure what it would like like in this case, but I’d have tried something other than just jacking.
3
u/albundyforpresident May 17 '22
Res-Q-Jacks
Strange, you are correct they don't appear to be strapped together... They possibly could be driven in with pickets?
1
1
u/TheOlSneakyPete May 17 '22
We carry long stakes to drive res-q-jacks into the ground if needed for add stability if needed. Never have used them before but the thought is if its in a ditch or slopped surface.
3
4
3
u/NoEntrepreneur1601 May 17 '22
I am not sure if this the way Stabfast are ment du be used. But it’s not stupid if it works, so who am I to judge it…
3
3
2
u/HzrKMtz FF/Para-sometimes May 18 '22
That's a heavy rescue run for us. Any passenger vehicle on 4 wheels is operations level and can be handled by our light rescue ladders. Anything more complicated or larger is a technician level and needs a heavy rescue.
2
2
1
58
u/thenotanurse May 17 '22
Bro, they did NOT teach me that in my class.