Topic: Electric vehicle (EV) identification and rescue/extrication challenges Objective: Revise EV extrication protocols to address EV challenges Task: The rescue team shall revise its scene size-up ...

Task: Develop multiple plans for stabilization of a vehicle on four wheels on a level surface when confronted by run-flat tires, high ground clearances and running boards Vehicle rescue training ...

Today’s vehicles are well equipped to try to keep drivers safe during a crash and include safety equipment like airbags and other technologies. Unfortunately, this can sometimes impede the progress of ...

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 ...

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 ...

When firefighters get a call for vehicle extrication, they know they're in for a rough day. They must race to the crash scene in an 80,000-pound behemoth of a truck, fighting against time that many ...

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Firefighters are learning more about vehicle extrication on a large scale. The Boonville Fire Department with Tri-State Towing & Recovery and P&L rescue put on an ...

CALCASIEU PARISH, LA (KPLC) - As a firefighter, there is no such thing as getting enough training. That's why Fire Chief Dean Lappe said the Houston River Volunteer Fire Department hosted a vehicle ...

FARGO — Recruits for the West Fargo and Fargo Fire Departments are halfway done with joint academy training. On Wednesday, the six recruits took part in auto extrication training, where responders ...

Firefighters from across the nation gathered in Corona on Sunday, April 8, to learn how to rescue victims from trapped automobiles. Crews used the Jaws of Life and other tools to cut through more than ...

KINSTON, Lenoir County — Firefighters from across Lenoir County gathered Saturday to participate in a countywide mutual aid training exercise focused on vehicle extrication. According to North Lenoir ...