Extrication Tool Stolen from Oakland (CA) Firefighters During Call
In the middle of an incident last week, someone stole a vehicle extrication tool from Oakland firefighters, authorities said.
Vehicle Extrication
The roadway is a frequent setting for fire department operations, and extricating patients from motor vehicle accidents and collisions is often a major focus for firefighters. Check out training on vehicle rescue, including such topics as scene safety, extrication tools, vehicle design and construction, medical concerns at crash scenes, traffic management, and more.
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Firefighters Rescue Truck Driver Who Drove off Side of I-95 in CT Storm
Greenwich firefighters and emergency responders were called to three separate truck accidents on Interstate 95 Sunday.
Electric Vehicles: BMW EV
In this Training Minutes video, Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse examine the BMW EV and fire and emergency response considerations.
Escaped Bull Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in MA, Charges Cops
A bull escaped from a Raynham farm as it was being loaded into a truck, running onto Interstate 495 and causing a multi-vehicle crash.
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Three Dead, Eight Injured After Truck Strikes Group Celebrating July 4 in NYC Park
Three people were killed and eight others injured, three critically, when a pickup truck drove into a group celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.
Four Killed in CA After Law Enforcement Pursuit Ends in Crash
Four people were killed early Friday after a six-minute pursuit by law enforcement ended in a two-vehicle crash in Southern California.
More Vehicle Extrication
Minivan Slams into Long Island (NY) Nail Salon, Killing Four, Injuring Nine
A minivan slammed into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four and injuring nine people inside the business at the time.
Performing Under Yellow: Motorsports Rescue Readiness
Track safety personnel must uphold the standards of the sport, the firefighting profession, and the track itself. Rob Nowakowski on low-cost ways to keep that edge.
Train vs. Bus Collision in Slovakia Kills Seven
A collision between a EuroCity train with a bus in southern Slovakia left seven people dead.
Firefighters, Delivery Driver Rescue Man from Exploding Vehicle in MD
Jordon Jones, 39, was rescued from an exploding car by firefighters and a pizza delivery driver last week.
Staying At the Top of Technology Curve
In the world of extrication equipment, Holmatro has stayed at the top of that curve by continually innovating.
Vehicle Crashes into Ridgefield (NJ) Fire Station
An out-of-control SUV rammed into the front of Ridgefield (NJ) Volunteer Fire Company 1's firehouse, causing significant damage.
Fundamentals for Roadway Incident Operations
Jack Sullivan asks: Are we doing everything we can to protect our personnel and the motoring public at every roadway incident?
NH Firefighters Rescue Woman from Seven-Vehicle Collision; Firefighter Injured in Secondary Crash
A firefighter was injured when Manchester (NH) firefighters worked to rescue a woman from a seven-vehicle crash.