Extrication and Vehicle Rescue: Stabilization for EVs
Jason DeFosse and company demonstrate some methods and concepts firefighters can employ when stabilizing electric vehicles.
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Extrication: Overcoming Obstacles to Patient Care
Jason DeFosse and Jason Harris discuss using tools to create additional space for patient care during vehicle extrication operations.
Vehicle Rescue: Alternate Pathway to Access Patient
Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse demonstrate an alternate pathway to gaining access to a patient trapped in the front seat during electric vehicle rescue situations.
Extrication: Rear Door Removal and B Post Considerations
Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse examine some concerns for rear door removal when it comes to electric vehicle extrication.
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TX Pipeline Fire Began After Vehicle Struck a Valve, Officials Say
A towering flame gradually subsided Tuesday morning in the aftermath of a massive pipeline explosion near Houston.
Garbage Truck Extrication
Jarret Enriquez describes a prolonged rescue effort by Miami-Dade (FL) crews after a garbage truck struck several trees.
The Versatility of Wood Wedges
Wood wedges can be valuable tools in firefighting and technical rescue situations. Al and Jeremy Rifflard examine their uses.
MS Bus Crash Kills Seven and Injures 37
Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20.
Performing Under Yellow: Motorsports Rescue Readiness
Track safety personnel must uphold the standards of the sport, the firefighting profession, and the track itself. Rob Nowakowski on low-cost ways to keep that…
Staying At the Top of Technology Curve
In the world of extrication equipment, Holmatro has stayed at the top of that curve by continually innovating.
Responding to Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Knowing CNG Is Not Enough
Rommie Duckworth considers what firefighters need to know about alcohol blends, compressed and liquified petroleum gases, and hydrogen.
Training Minutes: Rescuing Victim Pinned by Vehicle Inside Structure
Todd Taylor and the team consider a complex rescue situation where a victim is pinned beneath a vehicle that has crashed into a building.
