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Below is the description for my classroom presentation at FDIC 2012, April 19, 2012 (1530-1715 hours).  Check out the rest of the program options here. School Bus Extrication  Imagine arriving on scene to find an overturned school bus with students trapped, injured, and screaming for help. Whether you are in an ambulance or a fire engine, your first priorities will ...

Awesome night extrication training with the Oregon Fire Department.  Even some good media press for the fire service, click the link for the video below. Oregon Fire Department School Bus Extrication News Clip The school bus we trained on was involved in a crash over three years ago in Jerusalem Township (OH).  Just happens that we did a school bus ...

I’ve been on somewhat of a rant about getting back to the basics with some extrication techniques lately.  Mainly because we sometimes get overzealous in our efforts to use the most fancy electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic tools.  Tunnel vision, maybe.  Remember, you may need two or three options to perform a rescue.  Keep it simple, fast, and safe. A recent ...