School Bus Extrication

Extrication Training Coming Up

Two great training events are fast approaching and the BGSU State Fire School Heavy Rescue class is filling up quick. Check out the flyers and information on both classes below. Our friend Smitty, the brain behind BORON EXTRICATION, is coming south for the Northern Ohio Fools Heavy Rescue.

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Northern Ohio Training Scholarship Opportunity & Heavy Rescue 101

For those of you in and around Northern Ohio, here is a training scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Northern Ohio Fools and Hasenmeier Training.  Simply fill out the application and return it to the address listed.  Recipients will be announced at the Northern Ohio Fools Heavy Rescue 101 on April 20, 2013.  Last year, several thousand dollars were awarded. 2013 ...

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School Bus Crashes In The News – Week of 11-12-12

Here are some of this weeks school bus crashes from around the country. If you haven't trained for a school bus crash in your jurisdiction, prepare now. From small town USA to big city American, unfortunately school buses crash everyday. If you do nothing else, check out the resources on the FDT School Bus Extrication page linked at the end of this post. Table top a crash and go see some school buses at your local school transportation garage.

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School Bus Roof Lift

When you see this post's title you may wonder, when would I need to do that. The scenario is a rare one, however, what if a school bus crash causes significant crumpling of the roof effectively trapping the driver and students that are towards the front of the bus. Here's an option for school bus roof removal involving a coordinated effort with firefighters and a heavy wrecker.

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School Bus Roll-Over in Virginia

Is your department prepared for the challenges you may face if a school bus loaded with children is involved in a crash. This past Wednesday a school bus rolled over in Virginia. It is fortunate that reports are stating all injuries are considered minor. The picture to the left is from a training scenario a few years back.

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How School Buses Are Made

The video below shows parts of Blue Bird Corporations manufacturing process.  It will help you get an idea of where the strongest parts of the bus are located.  Of course different manufacturers have varying methods. It is important to know the construction of school buses, so we can attack them in the weakest areas first.  Ultimately they are built like ...

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