Big Rig H.O.T.S.

The Big Rig H.O.T.S. symposium is designed to teach firefighters what they need to consider when arriving at a collision involving large transport vehicles and a passenger vehicle.  Whether it be a tractor trailer, cement truck, a tanker truck, an overturn, or an under-ride.

The symposium covers the hazards encountered while operating at a "Big Rig" collision: and to practice safety precautions for such; the advantages and disadvantages of low and high pressure lifting bags and strut rescue systems; understanding of assembly, and loading capacity of various types of cribbing formations; grades of chains, types of synthetic slings, types of wire rope, hooks, and fasteners, and their suitability during rescue operations.

You will also work alongside a tow truck operator as heavy recovery usually is needed in lifting the "Big Rig" off the vehicle or stabilizing the larger vehicle before starting your extrication employing a five step discipline for overturns, and under-rides as follows: The first thing is to identify the cargo of all vehicles involved. Second is to stabilize the larger vehicle. Third is to lower the smaller vehicle. Fourth is to lift the larger vehicle, and fifth is to separate the vehicles, and extricate victims.

Registration will be limited to 80 Students.