Hoffman Estates responders learn about auto rescues

  • 2015-10-26
Hoffman Estates responders learn about auto rescues

On October 14, a training session held in Hoffman Estates helped emergency personnel stay up to speed on changes in vehicles.

Attendees also learned what tools to use, and how to use them, if it became necessary to cut victims out of their cars. Responders actually practiced their procedures by cutting into late-model vehicles.??

Not long ago, it was possible for car enthusiasts to work on their own vehicles, changing the oil, effecting tune-ups, changing the spark plugs, and keeping the vehicle in good shape. However, autos today often have some of their systems run by computer; they run self-diagnostics, and have to be repaired by experts. The changes in the way vehicles are built today also present difficulties to first responders who may have to cut people from wrecked vehicles.??

I-CAR (the acronym for the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) hosted the event, in conjunction with the National Auto Body Council. According to I-CAR, the continuing advancements made in vehicle technology makes it necessary for responders to have up-to-date training on how and where to efficiently cut into vehicles. This knowledge can make first responders safer and save lives.

??Hoffman Estates officials might consider working with a postcard printing company on a mailer for residents, explaining how the training is helping to make them safer.