The automakers are not only making the body structures stronger, adding more airbags, but they have different alternative fueled vehicles on the roads. One way to stay informed is to use Moditech’s Crash Recovery System. Moditech’s mission, to provide the relevant tools and knowledge required to effectively respond to today’s traffic accidents around the world. If you take a look at the screenshot below from Crash Recovery System you can clearly see the are meeting their mission.
The 2015 Chevrolet Impala has a unique Compressed Natural model. If your are concerned about the safety of the CNG tank, read the post on Boron Extrication about the tests General Motors put this vehicle thru. Rescuers need to be familiar with the alternative fuel vehicles on the roads with an awareness level knowledge. Knowing where the manual fuel shut-off valve on the 2015 Chevrolet Impala CNG model is on that list. On the underside of the floor under the driver side rear seat is the manual fuel 1/4-turn shut-off valve.
The pictures below of the manual fuel 1/4-turn shut-off valve are from the 2015 Impala Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Technology Quick Reference Sheet provided by General Motors.
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
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Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. It’s packed for of Paratech equipment with room for more!
Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. Check out the pictures below and make sure you follow the social media pages from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists.
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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Extrication
Check out the overturned Tractor-Trailer, confirmed entrapment, and power pole down that Elizabethtown Fire Dept Station 74 had earlier today.