Learn Vehicle Rescue Rollover techniques, including stabilization, rescue tools, and emergency procedures

Definition of Rollover:
A rollover refers to a situation where a vehicle is lying on its side. Rollover accidents present unique challenges due to the instability of the vehicle and the difficulty in accessing and rescuing trapped individuals.

Priority: Stabilize the Vehicle Before Rescue

Rescue Team Activities:

Ensure Surrounding Safety:

• Use cones and other markers to establish a safety perimeter.

Check the Accident Vehicle:

• Determine the number of vehicles involved and check for oil leaks.

Assess the Injured:

• Identify the number of injured persons and the severity of their injuries.

Stabilize the Vehicle:

• Use wheel chocks, step chocks, and cribbing to secure the vehicle.
• Ensure the upper part of the vehicle is especially stable to prevent further tipping.
• For sedans and other vehicles with poor stability, use rescue supports or power shores to enhance stability.

Set Up a Platform Under the Vehicle:

• This allows for easier access and entry into the vehicle for rescuing the trapped individuals.

Confirm Door Opening:

• Secure any opened doors with wheel chocks or webbing.

Team Member Entry:

• One team member should enter the vehicle, make contact with the trapped person, and turn off the engine.
• If possible, disable the airbags to prevent deployment.

Protect the Injured Person’s Cervical Spine:

• Apply a neck collar. If necessary, provide oxygen and protection from cold.
• If the injured person is in an awkward position, use hoses or blue slings to support their body.

Rescue Method:

• The easiest way to rescue is to break the roof or windshield. For rollovers, opening the windshield is often the most effective.

Tools:

• Use glass masters or reciprocating saws to break the glass. Protect the injured person from flying glass with a blanket.

Rescue Procedures:

• Insert a backboard and begin the rescue.
• Ensure full spinal immobilization.
• Provide necessary emergency care, such as intravenous fluids, oxygen, respiratory management, bleeding control, and fracture stabilization.
• Transport the injured person to an ambulance.

Reference Video

Reference page: Learn essential traffic rescue techniques, including vehicle stabilization, victim assessment, airbag protection, and safe victim extraction to save lives.

References　National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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