The Auto Industry changes vehicles faster than ever before. Staying on top of new vehicle technology can be a challenge for extrication instructors. Today's Motor City...
Rescue tool manufacturers increased the cutting forces on their tools when automakers started uses ultra-high strength steels in their body structures. Even with the strongest and...
Several years back Ford introduced their Ford Explorer "Inflatable Belt" airbag system in the Ford Explorer. Ford slowly rolled the Seat-belt airbags
The Mercedes-Benz Rescue Assist App: Intelligent help for rescue services
Man in Machine Here is the Grader lift scenerio from Man in Machine Strathmore Ab, Canada. Randy Wade Schmitz posted the pictures below of the training he taught...
Side Loading of Crosby Shackles is allowed when the WLL is reduced based on the angle of the side loading. In the video, round pin shackle...
Toranze Lee from Beaver Lane Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department in South Carolina posted the pictures below from a training with Paratech Struts.
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department posted pictures on their Facebook page about an extrication training scenario that is truly outside of the box.
New York 2016 Technical Rescue Conference Dates: April 2-3 Several of the Hands On Training Pre-Conference classes are full. If you are interested in attending, register...
Below are two Rigging Wall Charts from Lifting Gear Hire. The first chart covers some basic Center or Gravity and Weight of Material. The second chart...
Questions about heavy rescue that involves tractor trailers and other heavy vehicles? Download the Big Rig Rescue handout from Billy Leach's Firehouse Expo class below.
Story and Photos Courtesy Sidewinder Photography This drill was created by past chief of the Defreestville Fire Department Richard French and Current Asst. Chief Michael Russell....
