There are specific things the first-arriving officer can do to improve a vehicle rescue's outcome.
The news in the auto industry today is the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) test of the 2015 Ford F150 that has an aluminum body...
Rescuers are taught to thoroughly cut this area during a dash lift. With the size of the base of the A-pillar and the UHSS steel used...
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has a unique Compressed Natural model. Rescuers need to be familiar with the alternative fuel vehicles on the roads with an awareness...
Airbags are found all over vehicles and the automakers keep applying airbags throughout vehicles. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are U.S. federal regulations that...
Seat Belt Pretensioner removes the seat belt slack to position the occupant for optimal seatbelt deployment.
Take a minute to ask yourself, "What do Palm Trees and Heavy Rescue Operations have in common?"
So what does Hazmat and extrication have in common? You could be dispatched to a motor vehicle accident that involves a vehicle vs a truck carrying...
What Grade of Chain for Rescue Use? Answering the question of which grade of chain to use for rescue applications is not so cut and dry....
Let the tool do the work is something many have heard of the years. One mistake that is made during cutting operations with hydraulic tools is...
Ratchet Straps Tips Ratchet straps should be inspected after every use. Inspect the strap for irregularities in shape or weave, cuts or frays, excessive wear, and...
At every heavy rescue and extrication program, we are taught to remove glass as needed and in as controlled a manner as practical and possible.
