( 4 hr ) Drill Night Series -Stabilization for Auto Extrication HOT

Course Description

This 4-hour hands-on training program is designed to provide practical, skills-based instruction tailored to the specific needs of volunteer and career fire departments for in-service training. The training is structured to be flexible and responsive to local requirements, department protocols, and operational goals, making it ideal for regularly scheduled drill nights or on-shift company-level development.
The session emphasizes active participation, teamwork, and scenario-based learning to reinforce critical techniques and decision-making under realistic conditions. Topics can be selected based on departmental priorities and may include fireground operations, search and rescue, forcible entry, hose line advancement, ladders, ventilation, or specialized rescue tactics.
Each training block includes a safety briefing, equipment familiarization, skill demonstration, supervised practice, and a brief performance-based evaluation. The focus is on reinforcing foundational skills while encouraging confidence, consistency, and operational readiness among participants.
This program is adaptable to indoor or outdoor environments and can be conducted using available apparatus and equipment. It meets continuing education or annual proficiency requirements and supports NFPA training objectives as applicable.

Course Objectives

This training focuses on the critical skills needed to safely and effectively stabilize vehicles involved in motor vehicle accidents. Participants will learn various stabilization methods using cribbing, struts, wedges, and other tools to secure vehicles in multiple positions, including upright, side-resting, and overturned. Emphasis is placed on scene safety, load distribution, and building a stable rescue environment prior to extrication operations.

Course Details

• Hours: 4
• Maximum Students: 25
• Prerequisites: basic FF
• Practical Skills Sheets Available: yes

Standards & JPRs

• Associated NFPA Standard(s) & Edition(s): NFPA 1670 / 1006
• NFPA Chapter(s): 4

Equipment & Training Props

• Student Equipment / PPE: PPE / Eye Pro / Steel Toe Boots
• Host Agency Equipment / Props: Cars and / or help with coordinating a junk yard
• Vendor-Supplied Training Props: 2 – Battery Cutter Tools, 2 Battery Spreader Tools, Struts, Cripping, Sawzall and misc hand tools