Two school bus crashes in Northwest Ohio this morning. Serious injuries for the driver that rear-ended one bus. Extrication resources included in this post.
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Westminster (SC) Rippin’ Rescue 2014
The Westminster (SC) Fire Department will be hosting the third annual Rippin' Rescue class on March 29, 2014. This will be a one day class with all hands-on training.
Read More »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 »Multi-Vehicle / Fatality Crash On I-94
Pileup on I-94 in Indiana: 3 Dead, 20 Injured
Read More »Rental Truck Into A Structure
The driver was pinned and the crew had to remove the victim from the rear of the vehicle after gaining access through the cargo box.
Read More »Dash Lifting – It Should Be Fast
When the driver or the other front seat passenger is pinned under the dash we should be able to blitz the side of the car and lift the dash fast.
Read More »School Bus Roll-Over In Mansfield (OH)
A school bus rolled this morning in Mansfield, Ohio. Todd Hill from the Mansfield News Journal is reporting minor injuries (bumps and bruises). Read his article HERE.
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 »Moving Blocks Around The Yard
Here's a quick recap from a lifting and moving class at Ehove Fire Academy. We had a couple hours to talk cribbing, airbags, prybars, driving wedges, and high-lift jacks. It's not work when your having fun playing with blocks.
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