Posts Tagged: Safety
Why We Search: Dropping the Hammer in Lewiston and Dead in Vegas
The public becomes upset when occupied “unoccupied” buildings burn in Maine and Nevada.
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2013 Lexus LX Body Structure
Here's a quick look at the 2013 Lexus LX body structure and airbags.
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2013 Porsche Cayenne Body Structure
Take a quick look at the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Body Structure. Notice what appears to be a box where the driver's seat would be installed?
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body Structure
Quick look at the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body Structure. The Grand Cherokee has an extensive use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel in the body structure.
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Battery Disconnection with Moditech’s Crash Recovery System
In yesterday's webcast, Hidden Hazards inside a Vehicle I discussed how useful Moditech's Crash Recovery System (CRS for short) on the scene of an extrication.
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Colerain and Eleven Minutes to Mayday: Lessons from 2008 Resonate Today
Eleven Minutes to Mayday: Lessons from 2008 Resonate Today
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First Look: The Hybrid Hook
Now I'm sure we are never going to look like this guy in the picture. Lets hope not!
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To Go… or Not To Go… (That is the question)
During my recent trip to the S.C. Fire Academy for the 2013 Kill the Flashover research fires, I came away with one aspect as to the importance of thermal imaging and the fire attack that rocked my paradigm. It is referred as the GO..NO TEST. T…
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Contradictions in Atlanta
Fox Street rescue challenges those who cling to absolutes in fear and tradition.
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How safe are AutoGas Propane Tanks?
Just in case you were wondering just how safe the propane tanks used in cars, trucks, and buses....
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2013 Nissan Navara Body Structure
I didn’t want to leave too many people out of the mix tonight, so here is a look at the 2013 Nissan Navara Body Structure for our readers down under in Australia.
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2012 Opel Astra GTC Safety Structure
Here is one for the extrication folks in Italy. Ecco uno per la gente estricazione in Italia.
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2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
No Emergency Response Guides (ERG) have been released for the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.
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Quick Look: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Here is a quick look at a future Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo Hybrid.
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2012 Fisker Karma Body Structure and Battery
Check out the Fisker Karma Body Structure and Battery location. You can find a bunch of useful information in the Fisker Automotive Emergency Response Guide.
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Have we forgotten Tradition in the fire service ?!?!?
First off let me start off by apologizing if this blog offends anyone. If you feel like you are easily offended , please do not read. Other than that, you have been warned. I decided to write this post in response to a Facebook post I saw just moments ag…
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CLASSES! “Truck Work 101″
Participants will experience HIGH ENERGY, HANDS-ON truck work training. We enhance the traditional LOVERS PLUS truck work model with MODERN skills & knowledge that can be used TODAY on YOUR FIREGROUND!
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Why We Search:
Jumper and Rescue at Chicago Abandoned Building Fire
Man also in critical condition after being rescued from South Side home.
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Store Gas Inflators in the B-Pillar?
You all know I love Moditech's Crash Recovery System (CRS) and I say their Facebook page is a must follow! Here’s a great example of why.
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Obligations
If your department is unable to meet the mission they are tasked with, you have the obligation to tell those you are responsible to protect that you can't.
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A New Years Resolution Mad Lib “On Firefighting”
As firefighters, danger is a part of our job. Ignoring the danger or masking it with blanket statements & safety slogans will almost certainly result in a catastrophic reality check.
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How Much Is a Firefighter Worth? NPR’s look at the closing of Contra Costa, CA firehouses sums up battle many firefighters face across the country.
A look at the public's perception of firefighters during bad economic times and the amount of money citizens are willing to pay for safety.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV Body Structure
Here's a question for you, do know what "acoustic side windows" really means? If your a regular reader of the blog, you should quickly
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2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class Body Structure & Airbag Locations
Here's a quick look at the the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class body structure and safety features.
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