Turtle Plastics - Step Chocks

The Step Chocks offer firefighters and rescue personnel a rapid-deployment stabilization tool for passenger vehicles and light-to-medium apparatus. Engineered from high-density recycled plastic, these chocks resist splintering, chemical absorption, and environmental wear, providing safer and cleaner alternatives to traditional wood blocks.

Performance Requirements

1. Variants & Capabilities

• Standard Step Chock (SC-1)

  • Dimensions: Base 24½″ × 5¾″; Width 3¾″; Height 10¾″

  • Weight: ~15 lb (6.8 kg)

  • Working Load Limit (WLL): 5,732 lb (2,600 kg)

• Medium Step Chock (SC-2)

  • Dimensions: Base 29½″ × 9″; Width 4½″; Height 17¼″

  • Weight: ~35 lb (15.9 kg)

  • WLL: 9,700 lb (4,400 kg)

2. Design & Material Integrity

• Light enough for quick positioning, yet sturdy and stable—no crush, splinter, or breakage under typical use.

• Built-in molded handhold for ergonomic handling and deployment.

• Non-absorptive: resistant to water, oil, gas, and hazardous fluids—facilitates clean-up and reuse.

Functional Objectives

• Provide fast and reliable stabilization of vehicles during extrication or rescue scenarios.

• Offer a tiered solution—choose from Standard or Medium depending on vehicle size and weight—to adapt to operational needs.

• Enhance safety and hygiene by eliminating wood splinters and fluid retention, supporting decontamination protocols.

• Ensure ergonomic deployment with integrated handles, reducing manual strain in field conditions.

Performance Acceptance Criteria