Hard Protection in Trench Rescue
Take a look at the two videos that Mike Tesarski from Take the Door Training posted on Facebook. The videos show why we must use the hard protection while using the water knife to break up soil.
The videos show the performance difference between 1/2” plywood and Finn Form.
1/2” plywood
Finn Form
Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department
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Photos from the Rescue 1 Emergency Vehicles website.
Port Moody, BC Fire Rescue Heavy Rescue #1227
- Material: Aluminum Body Length: 18′
- Cab: Spartan Metro Star LFD with 10″ RR
- Engine: Cummins X12 500 HP Transmission: Allison EVS 4000
- Wheelbase: 202″
- Material: Aluminum Body Length: 18′
- Overall Height: 10′ – 10″
- Overall Length: 33′ – 5″
Below are links to more information about this heavy rescue:
Make sure you get a copy of Bumper to Bumper Extrication for your extrication training!
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Cab Pictures
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Heavy Rescue 188
Take a walk around Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department’s new Pierce Velocity Heavy Rescue!