This featured firefigher近乎失利的报告highlights the unseen dangers firefighters face when responding tovehicle fires. It is a reminder that even though these incidents may seem routine, we must always remain vigilant to avoid injuries.
“I heard a sudden and loud ‘POP’ and within a fraction of a second was struck by something that felt like a baseball bat on the left side of my head and I was knocked unconscious…This is what occurred…As the minivan ignited, the intense fire heated the interior rear tailgate struts that are located in the ‘D’ pillars. The intense heat caused the gases to explode and rip apart the driver side rear tailgate strut and turned it into a missile. A three inch piece of the strut was projected sideways through the vehicle’s polymer sidewall by the explosion and impaled itself into my neck, a few millimeters (1/16th of an inch) from my jugular vein. I was spared by the fact that the metal projectile hit the metallic piece used to tighten my facepiece on the left side of my mask and was slowed down. Had it not been for this stroke of good luck, this incident could have had a more tragic ending.”
The safety of our crew should always be our first priority. A risk assessment must be considered on all incidents. When we approach a well-involved vehicle fire and have ruled out civilians in danger, it is important to realize that in most cases, we are already dealing with a total loss. It makes no sense to needlessly endanger ourselves and our crews in these situations. A careful, methodical approach with full PPE and SCBA should be performed. Consider the following:
- 什么precautions should be taken when approaching a vehicle fire?
- What is the best angle to approach a well-involved vehicle fire? How do these considerations affect apparatus placement?
- What are your department’s policies concerning PPE and SCBA use at car fires?
- What are some of the other hazards when dealing with these types of incidents?
Today’s vehicles对第一响应者造成了无数危险。已经报道了许多有关液压和气撑的报告。在失败之前，支撑杆会增加数千磅的压力，使其构成危险的弹丸。有报道称，支柱行驶数百英尺，穿透墙壁和引人注目的第一响应者。当您回应下一次汽车火灾时，请记住这些事实，并记住进行风险分析。查看以下报告，以便您可以向处理此类事件的其他人学习。
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Note: The questions posed by the reviewers are designed to generate discussion and thought in the name of promoting firefighter safety. They are not intended to pass judgment on the actions and performance of individuals in the reports.
