Topic: Aluminum alloy in Ford F-Series pickups Objective: Familiarization with aluminum alloy during extrication work Task: The rescue team shall develop techniques for completing vehicle-rescue tasks ...
The October 2013 edition of FireRescue’s In-Depth Extrication column discussed situations that call for the movement of the patient’s vehicle. Responders must be proactive when developing initial and ...
OBJECTIVE: Understand the distinguishing features of a Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid vehicle TASK: Given a Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid vehicle to inspect, the rescue team shall locate and identify the ...
Every vehicle collision is different, said Matt Carlson, and a Saturday training in Mapleton helped first responders prepare for when vehicle extractions are needed. Carlson, an instructor with ...
VICENZA, Italy - Motor vehicle accidents are one of the common emergency incidents to which fire departments respond. To improve the skills and techniques required to safely and efficiently extricate ...
LE MARS, Iowa (KTIV) - Area fire departments underwent intensive heavy vehicle extrication training Oct. 11 and 12, learning critical skills to rescue individuals trapped in vehicles. The 14-hour ...