• Subscribe
  • Buyer's Guide
  • In Print
  • Advertise
  • Station Design Conference
  • FireFusion
  • Podcasts
    1. Rescue
    2. Vehicle Extrication

    Photo Story: Person Extricated from Chicago Crash

    Jan. 11, 2014
    Chicago crews placed two sets of extrication tools in service to free the trapped occupant.
    Photo by Matthew Sosnowski
    Chicago Mva 11 11292294

    Firefighters extricated a person Dec. 29 vehicle crash in Chicago.

    Engines 39 and 109 and Ambulance 21 were called to 31st and Rockwell at 4:01 p.m. When reports of entrapment came in, Ladder 32, Squads 5 and 5A and Battalion 14 were also dispatched.

    Crews placed two sets of extrication tools in service to free the trapped occupant.

    Submit your own photo story today by clicking here.

    Related

    Photo 1. Disentanglement of this patient's arm (below the tips of the tool) from the wreckage needs to be done before the victim can be extricated.
    Photo by Michael Daley
    Photo1 2 10683613
    Photo 1. Rescuers use duct tape to provide some cohesion to the tempered glass so it can be removed collectively.

    Voice Your Opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!