Extrication

While the Fire Department is dedicated to saving lives and property, rescue and extrication deal exclusively with life-threatening situations. Firefighters must be thoroughly prepared for any potential rescue and/or extrication situation they encounter. The fire service makes a definite distinction between rescue and extrication. Rescue incidents involve the removal and treatment of victims from situations involving natural elements, structural collapse, elevation differences, or any other situation not considered to be an extrication incident. Extrication incidents specifically involve the removal and treatment of victims who are trapped by some type of manmade machinery or equipment. Training for extrication rescues is given in-house to all members of the department.