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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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Some Possible Entrapments Right Off The Farm

We specifically asked some questions of the farmer/firefighters at the training about what the most likely entrapments are on the new equipment used today. Many of the entrapments are caused by moving parts, so if the farmer tries to clear a jam or fix part of the machine without shutting it down we may get the call.

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