Essential Vehicle Rescue procedures to safely free a person trapped under a vehicle. Learn stabilization, hand lifting, and the use of air mats, cranes, and winches.

Activities of the Rescue Team

1. Ensure Safety of Surroundings
   • Use pylons to create a secure area.
2. Check the Accident Vehicles
   • Confirm the number of vehicles involved.
   • Check for oil leaks or other hazards.
3. Identify Injured Persons (Rescuees)
   • Determine the number of rescuees.
   • Assess the severity of their injuries.
4. Stabilize the Vehicle
   • Use wheel chocks, step chocks, and cribs to securely stabilize the vehicle.
   • Do not enter the vehicle until it is fully stabilized to prevent further injury to the rescuees due to vehicle movement.

Lifting by Hand

• Most cases of being trapped under a vehicle can be resolved by lifting the vehicle by hand.
• If a person is trapped by the bumper or side sill, lifting the vehicle at the fender can create space underneath as the suspension rises.

Procedure:

1. Lift the vehicle and insert step chocks under the pillars.
   • This can create about a 10 cm space, depending on the situation.
   • Ensure to insert step chocks on both sides before lifting to prevent narrowing the space by tilting the vehicle.
2. If the vehicle has minimal tire puncture or deformation, a go-jack can be used for rescue.

When Hand Lifting is Impossible

• For large vehicles, lifting by hand is not feasible.
• Use air mats, vehicle cranes, or winches.

Using Air Mats:

1. Insert the air mats under the axle and lift.
   • The axle is strong and less likely to deform.

Using Vehicle Cranes or Winches:

1. Wrap a wire or sling around the axle or tire.
2. Lift the vehicle using the crane or winch.

Ladder Lift

• When hand lifting is difficult, use a crib as a fulcrum and a ladder to lift the vehicle.

Reference Video

• Provide visual demonstrations and instructions through reference videos for better understanding.

This translated and simplified version aims to make the rescue procedures clear and easy to follow for anyone involved in vehicle accident rescue operations.

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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