08/25/2026
Last night, members of the High Bridge Fire Department participated in a vehicle extrication drill focused on strengthening the skills needed to safely and efficiently remove victims trapped following a motor vehicle crash.
For the first evolution, members simulated a vehicle rollover with entrapment, working together to stabilize the vehicle and successfully remove a trapped victim. Following the completion of the scenario, the vehicle was uprighted, allowing members to practice additional extrication techniques, including a complete roof removal and dash lift.
Vehicle extrication incidents can present complex and rapidly changing challenges. Regular hands-on training allows our members to practice proper stabilization, tool operation, patient access, and rescue techniques in a controlled environment so we are better prepared when these skills are needed during a real emergency.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the Dispenza family for generously donating their vehicle to the Fire Department for this training. Opportunities like this provide our members with invaluable hands on experience that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom.
In addition to donating the vehicle, the Dispenza family captured some great photos and video throughout the evening and put together this awesome slideshow highlighting the training.
Thank you again to the Dispenza family for supporting the training and continued preparedness of the High Bridge Fire Department!
Train today. Prepare for tomorrow.
