Tag Archives: training

We started setting up for the HOT extrication class and it was raining. We finished the classes Friday evening and it was still raining.

Last week at the NY State Fire Chiefs Association HOT extrication class we had a chance to use Milwaukee's new M18 Fuel Band Saw.

We remember a historic day in world history today. D-Day, June 6, 1944. There are many opportunities to learn about the events of the past and how we can exercise leadership in ways those before us did.

Here are a couple pictures of a wall breach prop Andrew Brassard passed along. Looks to be a pretty good reusable prop that we can make with some scrap around the firehouse neighborhood.

Need a bit of motivation? Give the speech below a watch by yourself or with your crew. U.S. Navy Admiral McRaven gives some advice on changing the world at the University of Texas's commencement.

The scenario went bad when the truck slid down the hill and pinned a guy between the tractor and the truck. The victim's leg was impaled with one of the truck's tow hooks.

Not only have I been able to share what I know, but have continued learning at every meal, rescue scenario that we set up, and during every tailgate chat with some great friends, mentors, and rescue junkies.

Some pictures of high-lift jacks and sleeves at work in a charter bus roll-over scenario. Links to previous posts as well. Lot's of fast and safe options for lifting and moving.

Two school buses were involved in one crash this morning in Cleveland. 12 students and 2 adults were transported to area hospitals.

A cement mixer punched through a parking deck. The Toms River TRT responded to shore the deck prior to a crane lifting the mixer out.