Posts Categorized: Fire Rescue Topics/special Operations
European High-Angle Rescue Competition
ON MAY 12 the seventh edition of Grimpday was held.
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3rd-Alarm for More Tankers
Another Great Tanker Operation From Chicagoland
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2013 Ford Hybrid and Electric Vehicles HV Batteries and Disconnects
The 2013 Ford Towing Guide is available online and has some good information that we can use while we await the release of the 2013 Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
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2012 GMC Acadia Body Structure
Here's a quick recap of the current body structure of a popular crossover SUV and a look at new safety feature in the 2013 models.
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2013 Ford B-Max Body Structure (UK)
Did you know that the B-Pillar is missing in the B-Maxx?
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CODA Automotive Electric Vehicle
Yet another electric vehicle on the road! CODA Automotive re-engineered an existing gasoline-powered vehicle, the Chinese Hafei Saibao. The CODA is a rolling-chassis Chinese sedan with some Chinese-made lithium-ion cells that are installed along wi…
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Airbag
So you are getting ready to cut the roof off a 2000 thru 2005 Volkswagen Passat......
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2012 Audi A3 Body Structure
Leave it to Audi to throw a twist in the advanced steel terminology! Now, the 2012 Audi A3 has Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS), higher strength steel, and High strength steel.
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Extrication Update
New extrication (plus a bunch more fire service info) blogger on the FireEMSBlogs.com network, X-Trication Radio, articles from Les Baker…….
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2012 Dodge Avenger Body Structure
Guess what you need to know about the 2012 Dodge Avenger?
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State Police pull over radioactive firefighter
What paperwork MUST you have to avoid becoming a CBRNE incident. Who knew?
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Ann Arbor Train the Trainer Pictures
Here are just a few of the pictures from last week's train the trainer in Ann Arbor.
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Advanced Steel Extrication PowerPoints
Sharing the PowerPoints I presented at the Train the Trainer in Ann Arbor Michigan.
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2012 Dodge Ram Truck Side Airbag
Here is a quick look at the driver side airbag in the Dodge Ram Truck
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Body Structure
Interesting fact about this 2013 model, Ultra-high strength tensile sheet metal has also been applied to the outer door panels for the first time in the company’s history.
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NFPA Commends MA for New Electric Vehicle License Plates
Rescuers can easily identify the vehicle as an electric or hybrid vehicle by the license they immediately will have an extra level of necessary information that can enhance safety.
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2012 Ford Expedition Body Structure
Where's the airbag inflators for the side curtain airbag?
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Junkyard Dog Industries and Packexe SMASH
One very cool thing I’ll never get used to is when someone looks at your name tag and then says “Boron Extrication, I know that site!” and that exactly what
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More downsizing?
Is the London Fire Brigade shrinking their pumpers?
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How a structural engineer/firefighter looks at buildings
A structural engineer and firefighter shares his view on building construction at FDIC
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2012 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Body Structure
Here's a quick look at the 2012 Honda CR-Z Hybrid body structure and interior hazards.
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Nissan Sets New Global Benchmark with Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel
This new Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel will be used for center pillar reinforcements, front and side roof rails and other key structural components.
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Raw video & pictures: PGFD technical rescue with medical ‘Go Team’ on scene. Man trapped in machinery in Laurel, Maryland.
Go Team assists in 90-minute rescue.
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Northern Ohio Fools Heavy Rescue 101
Like most extrication folks, I’ll never miss a chance to cut up some....
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Manhattan Scaffolding Rescue Highlights Agency Rivalry and Risk Management Decisions
“We have some of the best training and the best equipment to do this.”
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