As vehicles change, our knowledge must continue to keep pace and expand our mental toolbox. The extrication tool manufacters have kept pace with their cutters, spreaders,...
Cracking the Egg has its' share of fans and critics. Just remember training provides us with memory markers that we
The battery weight and location are important considerations for stabilization.
Often on side resting vehicles, once a strut is placed the fixed end of the ratchet strap is too long to tighten the strut.
The Associated Wire Rope Fabricators, INC Facebook is a great page for tech rescue personnel to follow. Below is a image that was posted on their...
Vehicle stabilization at an accident scene is an important step in patient removal from a vehicle. Movement of the vehicle needs to be
Automakers make Emergency Responder Guides for hybrid and electric vehicles that explain step by step who to deactivate the high voltage system. When the airbags are...
One of the fastest and easiest methods for securing the power on a vehicle is turning off the ignition and removing the key. However, more vehicles...
The Auto Industry changes vehicles faster than ever before. Staying on top of new vehicle technology can be a challenge for extrication instructors. Today's Motor City...
Rescue tool manufacturers increased the cutting forces on their tools when automakers started uses ultra-high strength steels in their body structures. Even with the strongest and...
Side Loading of Crosby Shackles is allowed when the WLL is reduced based on the angle of the side loading. In the video, round pin shackle...
Below are two Rigging Wall Charts from Lifting Gear Hire. The first chart covers some basic Center or Gravity and Weight of Material. The second chart...