Written by: Suzanne Boisvert, Public Education Specialist
The PPFD Extrication Team made their debut at the 2006 Southeast Regional Extrication Challenge on June 1 & 2 at the Harborview Center in Clearwater. 15 teams from across the southeast came to the competition to demonstrate their skills in vehicle extrication. Each vehicle crash scenario was set up like the real thing…damaged cars, victims, and limited time to remove the patient from the wreckage using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and hydraulic tools such as the Jaws of Life. PPFD placed 13 out of 15…a great showing for a rookie team. Most importantly, the skills and techniques used for these events greatly enhance the response and service citizens receive on our own streets. Congratulations to the team and a big Thank You to those who came out to cheer them on at the competition.
Shown L-R: Lt. Dean Shepherd, FF/EMT Tony Rooney, FF/PM Rob Day, FF/PM Tim Brooke, Joe Kolodziej from Joe's Towing, FF/PM Roy Spruill, FF/EMT Chris Brooks, and FF/EMT Doug Sliger, and Lt. Tim Barker.
Not Shown: FF/EMT Keith Ellis.
