Basic or initial roof resting stabilization performed at Orange County (FL) Fire Dept. Note the straps extending from base up to trunk lid. These straps will help restrain sway.
Additional stability can be applied by adding a third stand at the rear as shown here in Dupont, WA. Note the counteracting directions of the straps.
With vehicle properly stabilized, the roof may be removed as shown above at Broward County (FL). A stake in the hood and the tie line at the rear restrict forward and rearward vehicle movement.
A weak floorpan may require intermediate support at the mid-section.
These are technician level operations requiring a thorough understanding of the equipment involved and its proper application. Stabilization components must restrict forward and rearward motion, side to side and up and down movement. During any operation all stabilization components should be monitored closely. Redundant base restraints are a must as a safe backup. Each situation may dictate unique precautions.
A Port Orange,FL firefighter demonstrates
"staking the hood".
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