Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Maryland, responded to an accident with a driver trapped. The victim was pinned by the driver’s side door and steering wheel after an impact with a tree. What is worth noting about this incident is the driver pinned up against the tree. The Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department needed to free the driver and that was accomplished with a dash lift. Looking at the pictures, the SUV wrapped around the tree blocking access on the driver’s side. Take a look at the pictures below and add this to your mental toolbox. Photos from the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Maryland Facebook page.
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- Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Maryland
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- Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Maryland
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- Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Maryland
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- Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department, Maryland
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
Training
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
Building Collapse
Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. It’s packed for of Paratech equipment with room for more!
Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. Check out the pictures below and make sure you follow the social media pages from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists.
Overall Pictures
Compartments Pictures
Rear Pictures
