Tag Archives: Training

2013 Annual Extrication Training Events

Firefighters and rescue personnel should consider attending one of the annual extrication seminars and training events around the United States, Canada, and even around the world that offer different methods of instruction and knowledge.

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NFPA’s Electric Vehicle Emergency Field Guide

The NFPA just released a Emergency Field Guide for sale.  The price is modest at $45 for a print copy.  I like to see extrication field guides hitting the market.  There’s a pocket electric/ hybrid guide getting ready to be released ...

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2012 GMC Acadia Body Structure

Here's a quick recap of the current body structure of a popular crossover SUV and a look at new safety feature in the 2013 models.

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CODA Automotive Electric Vehicle

Yet another electric vehicle on the road!  CODA Automotive re-engineered an existing gasoline-powered vehicle, the Chinese Hafei Saibao. The CODA is a rolling-chassis Chinese sedan with some Chinese-made lithium-ion cells that are installed along with the drivetrain in California. CODA Automotive is a privately held ...

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