Rescue & Special Ops Magazine Articles

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  • Building Collapse Rescue: Operational Considerations

    Although there has been recent development of new equipment that has made a significant improvement in how building collapse rescue operations are resolved, the strategy and tactics of the collapse rescue operational plan that we use today can be...

    Article • July 1st, 1998

  • Truck Hauling Hazardous Waste Smashes Into Highway Bridge

    Half of the roof and one side of a 45-foot semi-trailer were ripped off when the vehicle, loaded with 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste, smashed into a bridge on Interstate 40 outside of Flagstaff, AZ. Dozens of the drums were heavily damaged in the...

    Article • June 1st, 1998

  • Pickup Truck Training Opportunities

    Rescue personnel will understand the procedures necessary to preplan and prepare for pickup truck rescue training.

    Article • June 1st, 1998

  • University Of Extrication

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • June 1st, 1998

  • Anatomy of A Hoax

    Understand the risks inherent with unlocking doors of vehicles equipped with side-impact airbags.

    Article • May 1st, 1998

  • Anatomy Of A Hoax

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • May 1st, 1998

  • "Street Chemistry" For Emergency Responders - Part 7

    The past two "Street Chemistry" columns have focused on basic groups of hydrocarbon-derivative compounds. Rules for naming and identifying the families and determining the hazards have been mostly straightforward. Photo by Robert Burke...

    Article • May 1st, 1998

  • BMW Airbags Offer Head Protection

    Understand components and operation of BMW's Head Protection System.

    Article • April 1st, 1998

  • New Safety Features in 1998 Model Vehicles

    Understand the extent of the 'New Technology' features of 1998 model year vehicles.

    Article • March 1st, 1998

  • The Audi A8

    Understand the design, location, and function of the equipment of the Audi A8 sedan vehicle.

    Article • February 1st, 1998

  • Pickup Truck Autopsy - Part 2

    The purpose of this two-part article is to provide you, your rescue personnel and your department Training Officer with an increased awareness of the unique rescue challenges presented by pickup truck vehicles.

    Article • January 1st, 1998

  • Pickup Truck Autopsy - Part 1

    The purpose of this two-part article is to provide you, your rescue personnel and your department Training Officer with an increased awareness of the unique rescue challenges presented by pickup truck vehicles.

    Article • January 1st, 1998

  • Minivan Crash Tests

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • November 30th, 1997

  • Wisconsin Accident Claims 8 Lives

    Firefighters and EMS responders dispatched to a report of a one-car accident on an icy Wisconsin highway arrived to find something much worse: a chain-reaction accident involving two tractor-trailer trucks, one straight truck and two vans. Seven of the...

    Article • November 30th, 1997

  • Hazmat Size-Up

    Dan Pontecorvo offers first responders six clues to help detect hazardous materials.

    Article • November 30th, 1997

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