A crash involving more than 50 vehicles on the Ohio Turnpike. Two people were killed and an Ohio State Patrol Trooper was pinned between two vehicles.
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11 Vehicle Pile Up On The Ohio Turnpike
The Milan Township Fire Department responded to an 11 vehicle pile-up on the Ohio Turnpike (westbound around the 116 mile marker, near the Sandusky/Norwarlk exit).
Read More »Pickup Truck Floor Pan Pinning
Pretty good interview with a Fire Chief after the extrication of two occupants in a pickup. The truck hit a tree and had heavy frontal damage and pinned one of the passengers when the floor pan rolled up.
Read More »Extrication In Ottoville (OH)
This past weekend I was able to teach for BGSU State Fire School in Ottoville, OH with a couple other great rescue minds. The May Fire School schedule was just released. Hope to see you in the Heavy Rescue Class.
Read More »Strut Training From KC
Below are some great strut training pictures from Chad Daily of Kansas City Fire Department Rescue 9. There are many strong, versatile, and fast deploying struts on the market today
Read More »NEW VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY APPEARS TO SAVE TWC CREW
The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes and his crew made a serious mistake and were in the direct path of one of Oklahoma's tornados last night. Reports have them being tossed several hundred and rolling a couple times. It sounds like they are all ok.
Read More »Vehicle Extrication In The Water
Have you ever responded to a vehicle crash in the water? Have you trained for this scenario? Some may say it is a far-fetched incident, but our suggestion is that you prepare for it.
Read More »Alternative Fueled Ambulance
This ambulance is something you can add to your growing list of vehicles running on an alternative fuel source. It runs on either propane or gasoline.
Read More »First Responder Jack – Review
We have recently had the opportunity to review the First Responder Jack. Although we have more to do, a bunch of techniques with this jack have been completed. This tool is firefighter-designed and has up to a 46oo lb. of lifting and winching options.
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