OBJECTIVE: The rescuer will understand and explain the rescue challenges presented by the introduction of advanced steels into the structure of late-model passenger vehicles. TASK: Given the ...

OBJECTIVE: Given a scenario where an occupant is trapped and the B-pillar needs to be moved or removed, the rescue team will become familiar with alternate techniques to accomplish B-pillar tasks.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) released a request for information (RFI) seeking commercially ...

MERINO — When an accident happens on the road and vehicles end up on top of one another, the people in those vehicles are relying on firefighters to find a way to get them out safely. That was the ...

LOMPOC, Calif. – The City of Lompoc's Fire Department has received a $75,000 grant to acquire advanced extrication tools, essential for rescuing crash victims trapped in vehicles, aiming to enhance ...

TIFTON, Ga. — The Tifton Fire Department completed a rigorous, hands-on training program covering all aspects of vehicle extrication this week. The training, which began Thursday morning and ended ...