SUBJECT:Extrication Skills ScenarioTOPIC: Hood Forcible Entry OBJECTIVE: Given an acquired junk vehicle and tools and equipment carried by the department, the rescuer will develop alternative techniques for forcing entry on a closed and latched...

Article • March 31st, 2010

SUBJECT: Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies TOPIC: 2010-model Honda Insight Gasoline-electric Hybrid OBJECTIVE: Given a 2010-model Honda Insight vehicle at a new-car dealership for inspection, the rescue team will study and be able to identify relevant...

Article • February 3rd, 2010

SUBJECT: Dash & Firewall Movement TOPIC: Dash & Firewall Tie Downs OBJECTIVE: Given a late-model vehicle, the rescue team member will be able to identify the location of the dash support tie-down straps and explain how they affect dash and firewall...

Article • November 30th, 2009

SUBJECT: Second- and Third-row Seating Configurations TOPIC: Third-Row-Seat Occupant Rescue OBJECTIVE: Given a late-model vehicle with an occupant capacity of seven or more passengers to study and the simulation of a collision with people trapped, the...

Article • September 29th, 2009

SUBJECT: Advanced Steel TOPIC: Extrication Challenges of Advanced Steel in Vehicles: Part 4 OBJECTIVE: The rescuer will understand and explain the capabilities and limitations of various hydraulic-powered rescue cutter tools TASK: Given the...

Article • September 15th, 2009

 SUBJECT:Advanced SteelTOPIC: Extrication Challenges of Advanced Steel in Vehicles, Part 1 OBJECTIVE: Review the cutting capabilities of vehicle rescue tools including hand tools, electric cutters, air-powered cutters and hydraulic rescue system...

Article • July 22nd, 2009

SUBJECT: Lifting Heavy Loads, Part 7 TOPIC: NFPA 1670 Technician-level Joint Fire/Rescue and Tow Truck Training OBJECTIVE: Rescue personnel shall become familiar with the application of commercial heavy wreckers and recovery services to assist at...

Article • April 1st, 2009