Below are a few pictures from training the other day with a Petrogen torch. Also below is a short video on initial operations including: determining tip size, gasoline pressure, O2 pressure, and lighting procedures.
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Semi Cab On Its Nose
Georgetown and Round Rock Fire Departments (Texas) worked together on I-35, just north of Westinghouse. The crash involved a 18 wheeler that came to rest on its nose. Pictures from the Georgetown Texas Fire Department Facebook page. What are your stabilization concerns if an occupant is still trapped in the cab. Talk about this one with your crew. Struts Cribbing ...
Read More »DCFD Engine Co. 15 On A Car vs. Bridge
This car left the main roadway and struck the bridge at a high rate of speed.
Read More »More Cutting – Ring Around An Arm
This little scenario put some more tools in the guy's hands. We jammed a metal ring around a dummy's arm. The goal was to cut the ring off without cutting the coat or dummy.
Read More »PA Crews Extricate Protestors – MUST READ
Crews from Citizens Hose Co and Independent Hose Co began the time consuming task of cutting open the top of the outer pipe with reciprocating saws.
Read More »Ashland (OH) FD Training With Airbags
Instead of a ball they used an egg. This drill is all about knowing your airbags, cribbing, wedges, and being able to control the airbags.
Read More »VES Prop In The Firehouse
Grant Light and the firefighters at Cincinnati Rescue 9 built a VES prop in the firehouse.
Read More »Rollover With Impalement In SC
Lots going on in this wreck. How would your crew respond. Stabilization, lifting, cutting, impalement, EMS, definitive care?
Read More »Industrial Pipe Legend
At the front of the plant they have a legend of what the different colored pipes mean. Great idea and great value for us rescuers that will be working in areas around these pipes.
Read More »Northern Ohio FOOLS Heavy Rescue 101
It's that time of year for the Northern Ohio FOOLS host the annual Heavy Rescue 101 training. It is free training. CE's provided by Ehove Fire Academy. All the details are below. Be sure to register by April 1.
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