Elevator Rescue & Emergencies

Emergency personnel with inadequate training in responding to stalled elevators are exposed to an increases risk of injury and death to both the victims and themselves. Learn how to safely and effectively remove passengers from stalled elevators as well as basic elevator procedures. Topics include nomenclature  safety  how an elevator functions  construction  elevator safety devices  possible equipment needed  initial response steps  lock-out/tag-out procedures  elevator doors use of hoist way door keys/pick tools  poling  firemen service (phase 1/phase 2) and manually lowering a hydraulic elevator. Current UCC and UFC regulations regarding elevators will also be discussed.

Captain Daniel F. Speigel  Wildwood City  Fire Department  Mark Becica  EMT/Firefighter Baltimore City  MD