Roof Flap/RemovalRoof Flap/Removal

Hydraulic cuttersHydraulic cutters–– Make cut in lower middle of postMake cut in lower middle of post–– Avoid seat belt areasAvoid seat belt areas–– Avoid beefed up intersections of roofAvoid beefed up intersections of roof

DoorDooropening/removalopening/removal

Door opening/removalDoor opening/removal

Assess the doorAssess the door “Try before you pry”“Try before you pry” Protect the patient with a cover and boardProtect the patient with a cover and boardMake a purchase pointMake a purchase pointOpen enough for access and egressOpen enough for access and egress

Door opening/removalDoor opening/removal

Type of vehicleType of vehicleDoor materialDoor material Strongest points are inner skinStrongest points are inner skinHingesHinges

–– Welded, glued, boltedWelded, glued, bolted

Door opening/removalDoor opening/removal

Hinge side first or latch side first?Hinge side first or latch side first?–– Determine the side with the easiest accessDetermine the side with the easiest access–– Proper body positioningProper body positioning–– Start high on the door and pry until you reachStart high on the door and pry until you reach

the inner skinthe inner skin–– Roll the door down off latch or hingeRoll the door down off latch or hinge–– Completely remove or displace enough forCompletely remove or displace enough for

access and egressaccess and egress