Brock Archer – In this intensive course, the focus is on effective size-up of vehicle construction features, how the accident has affected those structures, and the desired outcome. Participants will ...

GRAVETTE — Several weeks ago, the Gravette Fire Department asked for donations of nonworking vehicles to be used in an upcoming training class. Area residents responded, and six vehicles were donated.

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 ...

Topic: Kneebag update Objective: The rescue team shall understand kneebag identification techniques and recognize the potential risks when kneebags are undeployed Task: Develop a protocol for ...

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

This class provides rescuers with the skills for vehicles of today and the future. Instruction follows leading edge extrication techniques and introduces real-life rescue experience. From basic ...

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of car accidents happen across the country everyday. Fifteen firefighters took a vehicle extrication class Thursday and Saturday to prepare for many drivers’ ...

Topic: Patient access through a floorboard Objective: Create a floorboard opening in a crash-scene vehicle Task: The rescue team shall utilize available tools and techniques to create a floorboard ...

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2022) – Firefighters with the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department practiced for worst-case scenarios as they participated in hands-on vehicle extrication ...

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO – Firefighters assigned to Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency Services conducted specialized vehicle extrication training Feb. 19 at the department’s training compound, ...

Many collisions may result in victims becoming trapped. Anacortes firefighters are now using specific techniques to cut and remove vehicles from around these trapped victims. These new techniques are ...