AIRBAGS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS TRAINING FOR FIREMEN
(SRS) driver/passenger front, rear and
side impact Airbag technology is changing at a rapid pace. Current and future
Airbag mandates for car makers require immediate re-evaluation of your current
extrication and vehicle fire protocol.SRS airbags
pose a significant safety hazard for emergency response personnel.
· LEARN TO IDENTIFY ALL "AIRBAG SYSTEMS" OF
TODAY'S VEHICLES.
· Safety precautions before using Jaws.
· Which types of airbags cannot be deactivated.
Reducing the risk of airbag activation during vehicle extrication.
· Safety considerations for disarming Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).
· SRS emergencies involving fire.
· Safety considerations when opening hoods.
· SRS trigger device locations.
·SPECIAL HAZARDS
·Bumper and gas strut hazards.
·Hydroflouric acid solutions.
· What is it? Where is it? How to avoid it.
·Mechanical and pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners.
·Compressed gas systems.
· Rollover protection systems.
·"HPS" window and knee bag systems.
WARNING !
Critical Safety Alert!
Existing vehicle extrication standards found in I.F.S.T.A. were not written
to include dealing with the new SIDE-IMPACT and HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
BE READY!
· INSTRUCTOR:
· Gary Wright (Professional Firefighter).
· Santa Barbara County Fire Dept.
· Vehicle Extrication and SRS specialist.
· G.M.C. Certified Airbag Technician.
· Auto mechanic * GM Automotive.
· 20 years of background in auto wrecking industry.
A firefighter or law enforcement officer can be seriously or
even fatally injured during the course of a routine call. Michael T. Bennett,
Division Chief, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, has this to say about
Gary Wright's workshop: "It is the most meaningful safety training
of the decade." This safety alert is of vital importance. Mr. Wright
presents the latest state-of-the-art knowledge available to ensure the safety
of your department members and the victims of vehicle accidents. Be prepared!
The five-hour workshop provides the "know-how" to approach vehicle
incidents safely and aggressively.
For further information contact Wright SRS Safety Training,
(805) 452-8229
