Rescue 42 DVD: Chapter 2 - Proper Stabilization

Stabilization is about stopping and preventing unwanted movement. In the past it was relatively easy to stabilize vehicles that were not on their wheels. The surfaces of these cars were relevantly flat and were made of fairly thick steel, providing a solid surface against the ground and stability for extrication.

The cars that are being manufactured today are more like beach balls. Sides and roofs are thin steel or plastic which act like springs when they roll and bounce. The best way to stabilize the beach ball cars is with struts and a ratchet strap to pull the base of the strut towards the base of the car. Using two or more struts on opposite sides of a car creates a pyramid of stability allowing rescuers to perform their job safely.

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