The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of passenger vehicle extrication and the associated tools and techniques through participation in class discussion and practical activities. SPO 1-1 ...

The New Orleans, LA, Fire Department has been building an in-house vehicle extrication technician course for the better part of the past decade. Along the way, we have picked up a few hard-earned ...

The ability to properly remove a trapped victim from a vehicle, or other machinery, in a safe and efficient manner is vital for fire and rescue personnel. Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II: Principles ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Jacksonville firefighters recently completed passenger vehicle rescue training aimed at ...

With 13.9 million hybrid and electric vehicles expected to be on the world’s roadways within 5 years, emergency responders must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges these vehicles pose. As ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - All too often traffic crashes leave vehicles mangled and unrecognizable. In many of these situations, the quick work of first responders is the difference between life and death.

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 26th Annual North American Vehicle Extrication Challenge held in Calgary put teams from Canada, the United States, Britain, and Sweden to the test with multiple types of extrications, including ...

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - When seconds matter, Forrest County volunteer firefighters are preparing for the calls that can mean the difference between life and death. Crews from the Macedonia and ...

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’ ...