Vehicle extrications are often viewed as "bread and
butter" operations for the fire service, but new auto technology, particularly
hybrids, are challenging responders' traditional knowledge and changing our tactics.
In this special installment of the Fire Engineering e-Newsletter
 you will find
an assortment of original articles on dealing with new vehicle technology as well as
roadway drills and a look back at school bus extrication issues. There's also a link
to the archive of extrication expert David Dalrymple's recent Webcast, "Hot
Topics in Vehicle Rescue."
– Pete
Prochilo, Online Editor
EXCLUSIVE EXTRICATION CONTENT
Is
That B Post in a Minivan?
(by David
Dalrymple)
In the near future, it will be increasing difficultly to sever
or displace vehicle components. Dave describes a frustrating encounter with an
atypically resilient, reinforced B post found in an everyday vehicle.
Compliance
with NFPA 1670
(by David Young)
When it comes to
compliance with NFPA 1670, auto extrication is the one discipline most of us in the
fire service feel we do pretty well. David Young takes a look at the standard and
what it requires.
School
Buses Refresher Course
(by Leigh Hollins)
Brush
up on the basics of school bus extrication operations with Leigh Hollins.
Hybrid
Vehicle Hazards
(by Jason Emery)
This article
highlights two primary concerns of hybrids: the high-voltage electrical system and
the potential of unexpected vehicle movement.
The
Basics: New Vehicle Technology & Hybrids
(by Bob
Pitman)
The changes we are seeing in automobiles are astronomical. Bob
Pitman walks you through some of the problems facing responders during extrication
of new vehicle technology and hybrids.
EXTRICATION DRILL
Roadway
Practicals (approx. 2MB PDF file)
Instructors can download this PDF of
eleven pages of vehicle and machinery operations drills courtesy of Forest Reeder
and Southwest United (IL) Fire Districts academy.
EXTRICATION WEBCAST
Hot
Topics in Vehicle Rescue On-Demand Webcast
Many operational facets
of vehicle related incident emergencies have changed recently. Get Dave Dalrymple's
insights on vehicle technology, motive power, firematics, and operational concerns
in this free Web presentation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
IAFF
Statement on Panel's Charleston LODD Report
International Association of
Fire Fighters General President Harold Schaitberger says report by independent panel
uncovers hundreds of failures contributing to the death of nine Charleston
firefighters in the Sofa Super Store fire.
National
Volunteer Fire Council on Article Regarding Collective Bargaining
Legislation
The council comments on an article about the Public Safety
Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, the stated goal of which is "to provide
collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their
political subdivisions."
Application
Period to Open: FY 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety
Grants
 Fire
Prevention and Safety Grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public
and firefighters from fire and related hazards. The application period began October
22, 2007, and ends November 30, 2007.
EVENTS
Visit
the FDIC Events Web site for information on:
- FDIC Bahrain: December 8-December
12, 2007
- FDIC 2008 Indianapolis: April 7-12,
2008
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER EVENTS
- October 26-November 10 2007,
Emergency Management: Training and Exercises, University of California, Irvine
Extension, Irvine, CA United States
- October 27-28 2007, Big Rig Rescue,
Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, NC United States
- October 28-November 7 2007, FDSOA
Annual Safety Forum, Fire Department Safety Officers Association, Orlando, FL
United States
- October 29-31 2007, Engine Company
Operations I, Fire Department Training Network, Indianapolis, IN United
States
- October 29-31 2007, Truck Company
Operations I, Fire Department Training Network, Indianapolis, IN United
States
- October 29-November 2 2007,
Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association Annual Conference, Eau Claire, WI
United States
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