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Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Fire Department partnered with Holy Rosary High School's Woods 9 class to create cribbing and blocking used in vehicle extrication. The presentation took place at Station No. 1 on Monday, June 5, 2023.
Under the guidance of their shop teacher Kevin Bender, the class of 18 students spent approximately 12 hours crafting these essential blocking pieces. The cribbing and blocking will now be distributed among the fleet of fire trucks at the department, further enhancing their emergency response capabilities.
“We’re extremely proud of our students for their hard work and commitment to this project. Engaging in practical applications of their woodworking skills while contributing to the safety of our community has been a rewarding experience,” says Bender. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to support the Lloydminster Fire Department in their vital work."
Cribbing techniques play a crucial role in extrication operations, ensuring the stability and safety of vehicles involved in accidents or situations where instability or unexpected movement is a concern. The purpose-built wooden pieces, commonly known as cribbing blocks, provide additional support and prevent the shifting or rolling of vehicles. Some of the pieces can also be used to gain a height advantage when using airbags to lift vehicles involved in collisions.
Assistant Fire Chief Bill Heesing expressed gratitude for the support and collaboration from Holy Rosary High School, stating, "The contribution made by the Woods 9 class is invaluable to our department. These cribbing pieces will enhance our ability to ensure the safety of our personnel and the public during rescue operations. We appreciate the dedication and craftsmanship of the students and their teacher."
By supporting the efforts of the Lloydminster Fire Department, Holy Rosary High School aims to contribute to the community's safety and emergency response capabilities. The collaboration between the school and the fire department exemplifies the importance of community partnerships in fostering a safer and more resilient Lloydminster.
About Lloydminster Fire Service
Lloydminster Fire Services, established in 1930, is comprised of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. The department has a full-time fire station operating 24-7, which allows readiness to provide emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency service responses include residential and industrial fires, urban and wetland fires, motor vehicle collisions, and water and ice rescue services. For more information about the Lloydminster Fire Department, including fire bans, visit Lloydminster.ca/Fire.
About Holy Rosary High School’s Woods 9
Holy Rosary High School’s Woods 9 course is an introductory practical and applied arts course offered to all grade 9 students. The course focuses on safe work practices while students work on wood and sheet metal projects. Students practice project planning, layout, and safety procedures for various hand tools and power equipment. Students then put these skills to use in the course to build a number of projects they are able to take home. Students at HRHS have the choice to enrol in Woods 9 and other introductory courses such as food, game design, photography, communication and media studies, and others. Approximately 110 students enrolled in Woods 9 for the 2022/23 academic year.
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