National Fire Chiefs Council (R&D)
Extrication in trauma (EXIT Project)
Amount awarded
£62,242.48
Completed
2022
Making roads safer for…
All road users
Project summary
This research studied the effect of extrication techniques applied to casualties following road traffic collisions. The research was carried out in a specialist testing facility using volunteers and evaluated a range of techniques to measure force and movement. It also tested the use of techniques by lay people and different services (Fire and Rescue, the Police and Highways Agencies).
This project won the Premier Prince Michael Road Safety Award in 2022.