Rescue worker instructions?

N9IWP · 02-27-2004, 10:21 AM

The Prius has some special considerations for emergecy crews (esp due to high voltage).

Are there instructions anywhere geared towards this? Like: high voltage wiring is marked with orange insulation. before using the jaws of life...

I found this:
http://www.firehouse.com/extrication/archi...001/july01.html

But that is old and doesn't cover the 04 Prius

My sister is a Firefighter and I don't want her electocuted. Also, I think she is the training person, so this could be a good topic.

Brian

RobertO · 02-27-2004, 12:59 PM

Take this one straight to Toyota.

Rather than going to the Consumer-Oreiented 800 number, I'd go to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in Torrance CA and try to reach this chap:

John Hanson, National Manager, Product Communications 310 468 4718.

John may not be the exact contact on matters pertaining to crash entry techniques, but his office can steer you towards the Toyota Subject Matter Expert on that topic.

Be very clear on the reason for the call; be sure they understand that you are calling on behalf of the Training Manager for a Fire Department , etc. who wants to insure Safe Practices when dealing with a Prius in an Occupant Extraction situation.

Be sure to let us all know how your phone call goes and include the contact info; there are a lot of fire and rescue workers out there who really need this information!

Bob

inventor00 · 02-27-2004, 01:54 PM

There are Emergency responder instructions at:
http://techinfo.toyota.com/

Scroll down to :Valuable Resources
Click on EMERGENCY RESPONDER INFORMATION

which should take you to this webpage:

http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/erg.html

Then click on :
'04 (SECOND GENERATION) PRIUS
Which gives you a pdf on what to do.

Nice document!

inventor00 · 02-27-2004, 01:58 PM

By the way this document would also be a good quick reference guide for all of the rest of us- about how to get it towed, how to enter, etc.
Very comprehensive, 26 page pdf.

N9IWP · 02-27-2004, 02:34 PM

Thanks inventor00! Thats what I was looking for.

Brian

**Danny** · 02-27-2004, 03:50 PM

Direct link:

http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/2ndprius.pdf

inventor00 · 02-28-2004, 10:36 AM

You are welcome!

Now if only the manual were available back on this site- pending Toyota approval, I would be happier. Grin.

02-27-2004, 10:21 AM	#1
N9IWP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeast MN Posts: 147 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Rescue worker instructions? The Prius has some special considerations for emergecy crews (esp due to high voltage). Are there instructions anywhere geared towards this? Like: high voltage wiring is marked with orange insulation. before using the jaws of life... I found this: http://www.firehouse.com/extrication/archi...001/july01.html But that is old and doesn't cover the 04 Prius My sister is a Firefighter and I don't want her electocuted. Also, I think she is the training person, so this could be a good topic. Brian

02-27-2004, 12:59 PM	#2
RobertO Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 215 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Take this one straight to Toyota. Rather than going to the Consumer-Oreiented 800 number, I'd go to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in Torrance CA and try to reach this chap: John Hanson, National Manager, Product Communications 310 468 4718. John may not be the exact contact on matters pertaining to crash entry techniques, but his office can steer you towards the Toyota Subject Matter Expert on that topic. Be very clear on the reason for the call; be sure they understand that you are calling on behalf of the Training Manager for a Fire Department , etc. who wants to insure Safe Practices when dealing with a Prius in an Occupant Extraction situation. Be sure to let us all know how your phone call goes and include the contact info; there are a lot of fire and rescue workers out there who really need this information! Bob __________________ Time flies like an arrow -Old Zen Quotation Driftwood Pearl AM-7 delivered Oct. 25, '03. Absolutely No Regrets.

02-27-2004, 03:50 PM	#6
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,592 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	Direct link: http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/2ndprius.pdf __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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02-27-2004, 01:54 PM	#3
inventor00 Orange County Prius Club Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	There are Emergency responder instructions at: http://techinfo.toyota.com/ Scroll down to :Valuable Resources Click on EMERGENCY RESPONDER INFORMATION which should take you to this webpage: http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/erg.html Then click on : '04 (SECOND GENERATION) PRIUS Which gives you a pdf on what to do. Nice document!

02-27-2004, 01:58 PM	#4
inventor00 Orange County Prius Club Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	By the way this document would also be a good quick reference guide for all of the rest of us- about how to get it towed, how to enter, etc. Very comprehensive, 26 page pdf.

02-27-2004, 02:34 PM	#5
N9IWP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeast MN Posts: 147 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks inventor00! Thats what I was looking for. Brian

02-28-2004, 10:36 AM	#7
inventor00 Orange County Prius Club Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 773 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	You are welcome! Now if only the manual were available back on this site- pending Toyota approval, I would be happier. Grin.