Cutting Edge: Advanced Auto Ex Scenarios & Solutions - HOT

This session will focus on the following skills:

1. Advanced lifting- Participants will gain a better understanding of air bag lifting principles, and the use of static and dynamic stabilization techniques in order to carry out a safe lifting operation.
2. New approaches for new technology- Participants will utilize new vehicle technology and incorporate strategies to create a positive outcome for their patients.
3. Rapid Extrication techniques- Participants will be given multiple different scenarios that would constitute the need for rapid extrication, and mitigate these issues with different options for efficient removal.

PPE: - Full bunker gear - Steel toe boots - Helmet - Gloves - eye protection

Oakville Fire Department Auto Extrication Team- Established in 2003, the team is comprised of firefighters who volunteer their time to train and compete in rescue competitions throughout North America. The team has had some notable achievements since its inception, they include - 2014 the team was crowned TERC North American Champions which includes 1^st in all scenarios, best medic and IC, Hagerman NY., 2017 NAVRA First Place in Limited pit and most technical team Clearwater Beach FL., 2019 WRO LaRochelle France, a 6^th place finish against 36 of the top ranked teams in the world!

While competing has always been a high priority for the team, the main focus has always been continuing education and training. The team learns the latest skills and techniques from world-class trainers and competitive teams. They can then bring these new skills back to the OFD and enhance our department's rescue capabilities through hands-on training and education.

Currently in my 17th year as a career firefighter with the Oakville Fire Department, I am currently an Acting Captain on the heavy rescue. Regarding the extrication world, I have been a member of the department's extrication team for over 12 years, and currently assess rescue challenges across North America.

My passion for training and betterment of those around me has driven me to be a shift instructor for many of our tech rescue disciplines, such as Auto extrication, Rope rescue, Swift/Surface and Ice water rescue, and Confined Space rescue. In addition to my time spent training within my own department, I continue to teach and train at many different events and multiple Pre-Service programs across Ontario.

Firefighter with the Town of Oakville with over 20 years of combined fire service, assigned to P204. I am currently an auto-extrication shift instructor and the Captain of Oakville's Auto Extrication Team. I have been training and competing in extrication competitions all over North America and Europe for the past 11 years. My passion and experience in the fire service has also led me to instructing outside of the OFD for various organizations and Pre-Service Fire Programs within Ontario and the US.

Kurtis Mantell is a 17-year career firefighter with the Oakville Fire Department, who currently holds the rank of Acting Captain riding Rescue 205. He is also an On Shift Training Instructor for Vehicle Rescue and Rope Rescue.