Tag Archives: Rescue

Cutting With Torches

In this pit the students had the opportunity to use a Petrogen torch and a slice pack. The Fire Cam videos were taken by Austrian FF Bernd Altinger as he used both torches.

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Garbage Trucks – Lifting A Heavy Load

After getting home late Sunday night from the Rippin Rescue in Westminster, SC, I was hurrying to the curb with my bags of trash Monday morning just as the garbage truck rolled up. Two days earlier we were finding ways to extricate a victim pinned by a car that rear-ended the truck.

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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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