Crib Packs

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Captain Dave Facer from New Albany (IN) sent in these photos of their crib packs. As you know from previous posts, we are big fans of efficient ways of storing and carrying equipment on the rigs and on the fireground. The nice thing about this particular idea is that it does both; it stores well and carries well. Their crib packs utilize 18” long unpainted, non-pressure treated soft wood cribbing. Each crib-pack consists of (8)-4×4’s, (4)-2×4’s and (4)-4×4 wedges. Each pack builds an 18” platform when used as a 2×2 box crib stack. The 3/4” plywood can be utilized as a base when working in soft or uneven terrain. The plywood can also be utilized as a sliding base allowing the crib stack to be built from beside (not under) the vehicle, eventually being slid into position. The plywood can also be used as a shield in-between the patient and the tools when working in tight situations.

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As you can see, basic notes were drawn onto the plywood for quick reference for their crib stack capacity, heights, configurations, and airbag information to make sure everyone is on the same page. The rubber mat (commercial mud flap) can be used for soft victim protection or for protecting lift bags when the need arises. The plywood is sandwiched by the cribbing and secured with two 1” ratchet straps.

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Each crib pack takes little time to assemble but deploys quickly and provides a fast and convenient way to transport a fair amount of cribbing. Each pack weighs about 30 lbs. and one firefighter can carry two Crib Packsacks without difficulty.

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The 6×6 cribbing is bundled with 3 small loops (yellow) and one large loop (red) that holds all 4 pieces together with one handle. This allows one firefighter to carry two bundles to the scene and build a 22” box crib for each trip made from the rig. The different colored webbing handle makes it easy to remember which loop is the “main loop” and keeps the bundle organized and compact.

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This is simple and effective way to store, and efficiently carry, cribbing to the scene. Taking a little extra time to come up with efficient methods like this go a long way on the emergency scene.

85 thoughts on “Crib Packs”

  1. Ken says:

    You should be kissed on the forehead. Wow this is thinking out of the box and I love it.

  2. Chris Delcour says:

    Love it, been looking for a better way to carry the cribbing on our rescue. Boom!!

  3. tooltime says:

    now this is the best useful/practicle tip I have seen on here this year. Great idea, sure beats 4×4’s daisy chained with webbing.

  4. Ladder_Goes says:

    Very clever. This might make it to the ladder.

  5. Steve F. says:

    Awesome idea, like that one guy can bring a lot of cribbing in one trip.

  6. Colvin Grick says:

    What are the Measurements for the Plywood? Im looking to build theese

  7. FACER says:

    THIS SEAMS TO WORK WELL FOR US. DOES TAKE A LITTLE BIT TO PUT BACK TOGETHER BUT NOT IN A HURRY DURING CLEAN UP. I SENT IN A DIAGRAM BUT, IF YOU GIVE ME YOUR EMAIL I WILL SEND IT TO YOU. -FACER

  9. Brent Murray says:

    I love the functionality, organization and what appears would be rapid deployment of this. Brilliant!

  11. John Williamson says:

    Nice work Cappo!

    Could you send me a copy of the diagram as well, going to make one for sure! Thank you sir

  14. tooltime says:

    I dont need a diagram, Im smart enough to lay 6 4×4 down and measure the size wood I need leaving space for a handle..

  15. David Stender says:

    Awesome idea! Can I please be emailed a copy of the diagram?

    Thank you.

  17. Christopher Yaughn says:

    This is a great idea. I would love to put this to use on our rig. Could you email me the diagram also? Thanks!

  19. Kevin Nowaczyk says:

    This is great. Please send me the diagram. Thanks!!!

  21. Steve Kelly says:

    Great idea & practical for getting cribbing from the rig to the scene. Can you please e-mail a copy of the diagram to stevek743@gmail.com ? Kudos & Thank You!

  26. Chuck Forde says:

    I am captain of a CERT team in Tigard Oregon, This looks like a great idea.
    Could you Email me the specifics of this also
    Thaks

  27. matt ebersold says:

    Could you resend me the plans for this. Somehow they were erased off our server at the firehouse. Thanks!

  29. Mark says:

    I would like a copy of the details as well. Thank you much!

  30. Chris says:

    Awesome!! Just built a bunch to be put on the Engines and Ladder. Thanks for sharing.

  31. preston jardine says:

    can you send me the diagram please this is a awesome idea and I would love to put this in place on all of my vehicles

  34. Ian H says:

    Could you email me the dimensions? we would like to try this an see how it works for our Squad

  35. Patricia Moore says:

    This is awesome! Could you send me the dimensions for the plywood?! I have to put this on my engine!

    Thanks Brother!

    Patricia OCFRD

  38. Tom Weber says:

    Could you please send me a diagram of the set up. We would like to build these for our Rescue and Squad.

  46. Brent Berry says:

    Great idea on the crib packs. Could you please send the diagram and info. I would like to use this setup on my engine. Thanks

  47. Shawn Hogan says:

    Can you please send me the diagram and info on these crib packs. Thanks

  48. J.Piercey says:

    Great idea !!! we have just adopted this at both my volunteer department and industrial FD. Very organized and compact, extremely practical

  50. Rich Ottensman says:

    Great idea. Love looking at all the creative ideas for cribbing. Can you also send me the diagrams and plywood info? mfd.rescue94@gmail.com Thanks!

  51. Art Zern says:

    Please forward the design and noted on plywood base. Cant read all in photos. Great idea, thanks.

    Art

  59. Dale Pickering says:

    Please forward the design and notes on the plywood base. Cant read all in photos. Great idea, thanks.

  60. BandEAtoZ says:

    Handles! Love it!
    As a safe technician I often used cribbing for any number of lifting / blocking / bracing actions. I am so gonna ensure my shorter pieces are secured with this superb method.
    Thanks a ton.

    @BandEAtoZ

  65. Shaun says:

    Hi there, I’ve shown this idea to my crew on shift at the moment and we would like to implement this idea on our truck. Could you please also forward the plans and info to my email address? sg7191@gmail.com

    Thank you.

  67. Dale Fullen says:

    What are the measurements want to build some of these

  68. Shawn says:

    Can you please forward the plans for the cribbing packs. Thanks

  69. Kevin Manhardt says:

    Can i also get a copy of the diagram. Thanks

  70. Joe Brier says:

    Any way I could get a clear picture of the diagram? This is a great idea!

  71. Curtis Kauffman says:

    This is really cool. Can you please email me the diagram? This would work great for the short staffing department I work for. Thank you in advance.

  72. JOHN says:

    Johnrcracer@live,com. Awesome idea. I am also interested in the dimensions and a clearer picture of the diagram. Thank you

  75. WILLIAM INGRAM says:

    This is just an Awesome idea! At present our CERT Cribbing is in large plastic containers which require two warm bodies to move. Doing it this way allows one person to carry two sets easily.

    If there are any templates or write ups or a dimension sheet would you please forward them to me so I can make these for our CERT team? stargazer111@tx.rr.com

  76. JASPER PACHEO MANRIQUEZ says:

    nice set up hoping you can share the diagram with us. Thanks

  78. David Dyche says:

    Cheers. Echoing all the other posts that this was a very resourceful idea. I too am CERT volunteer in Martinez California. If you could send diagram, i would appreciate it.
    and as a “civilian”, I want to thank you for your service, keep safe.
    mail: ddyche@outlook.com

  79. Jerry Smith says:

    Love to reconfigure out Rescue truck with your ideas for crib storage and carrying them. Can you please send me diagram and other info to station88@verizon.net.

    Many thanks.

  80. AWrennall says:

    Could i get the diagram for the cut out please. Thank you

  81. Mike says:

    Great idea! Can you send me a diagram plz?

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