OBJECTIVE: The rescuer will understand and explain the rescue challenges presented by the introduction of advanced steels into the structure of late-model passenger vehicles. TASK: Given the ...

OBJECTIVE: Given a scenario where an occupant is trapped and the B-pillar needs to be moved or removed, the rescue team will become familiar with alternate techniques to accomplish B-pillar tasks.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) released a request for information (RFI) seeking commercially ...

LOMPOC, Calif. – The City of Lompoc's Fire Department has received a $75,000 grant to acquire advanced extrication tools, essential for rescuing crash victims trapped in vehicles, aiming to enhance ...

This auto extrication class provides students with the skills to handle vehicles of today and the future. Instruction follows leading edge extrication techniques and introduces real-life rescue ...

MERINO — When an accident happens on the road and vehicles end up on top of one another, the people in those vehicles are relying on firefighters to find a way to get them out safely. That was the ...

TIFTON, Ga. — The Tifton Fire Department completed a rigorous, hands-on training program covering all aspects of vehicle extrication this week. The training, which began Thursday morning and ended ...