Vehicle Extrication

The Firehouse.com Vehicle Extrication product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching vehicle extrication and rescue tool opions, including hydraulic and electric cutters, spreaders, combination tools, struts, airbags and lifting tools, extrication blankets and gloves and vehicle extraction options.
WATCH: Tractor-trailer hangs over bridge, driver and family injured
WATCH: Tractor-trailer hangs over bridge, driver and family injured
WATCH: Tractor-trailer hangs over bridge, driver and family injured
WATCH: Tractor-trailer hangs over bridge, driver and family injured
WATCH: Tractor-trailer hangs over bridge, driver and family injured
Operations & Training

Crash Leaves Rig Hanging off Pittsford, NY, Bridge

March 14, 2024
“I’m quite flabbergasted he did survive with very minor injuries,” Henrietta Fire Chief Mark Cholach said.
Vehicle Extrication

Highway Grant Provides CA FD's with New Extrication Equipment

Nov. 5, 2023
Cosumnes firefighters will get a $104,000 grant to buy battery-powered extrication tools.
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Austin Daniels 3 28 23 New Bedford, Ma Apt Bldg Pic 8
Austin Daniels 3 28 23 New Bedford, Ma Apt Bldg Pic 8
Austin Daniels 3 28 23 New Bedford, Ma Apt Bldg Pic 8
Austin Daniels 3 28 23 New Bedford, Ma Apt Bldg Pic 8
Operations & Training

Hot Shots 9/23

Oct. 16, 2023
New Bedford, MA, Fire Department firefighters responded for a building fire with fire showing and people trapped.
Photos courtesy of Veridian Fire Protective Gear
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PPE

Your Perfect Set of Alternative PPE

Oct. 16, 2023
Patrick Redd explains what fire departments must consider when they contemplate the purchase of turnout gear for responses other than fires.
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Vehicle Extrication

San Francisco Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped Under Driverless Car

Oct. 4, 2023
Members of the heavy rescue squad used hand tools and hydraulic spreaders to lift the vehicle and pull her out.
Photos by Jake Hoffman
Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
Technical Rescue

Technical Rescue: Air Lifting Bag Tips and Tricks

Sept. 11, 2023
From the keys to conducting a lift with multiple air lifting bags, to making weight determinations, to everything in between, Jake Hoffman provides the information about using...