I hope that everyone had the time to take in a few extrication classes while you were at FDIC.  If you didn’t, or didn’t make it to FDIC than take a look  at the Fire Engineering Training Minutes by Battalion ...

“Loyalty and service are not things of the past for the fire service!” Bobby Halton, Fire Engineering editor in chief FDIC education director, passionately told the attendees at the Opening Ceremonies Wednesday morning. “Loyalty ranks high, and selfless service is ...

Tomorrow is the first of two days of HOT Vehicle Extrication classes at FDIC.  This weekend we set up at Zore’s Inc in Indy. Tonight was also the HOT Instructors meeting where I got to see a legend in the ...

Audi has put together a Guidelines for Emergency Services pdf file that is packed full of useful information on safety systems, Vehicle electrics system, and Vehicle structures and materials.

Here’s a look at the 2014 Audi RS6 Avant Body Structure. Audi vehicle construction is usually highly engineered and are difficult to work with. Powerful newer hydraulic cutter will work the best.

Below are the Rescue Organisations around the world.  Their websites are loaded with useful information. United Kingdom Rescue Organisation North American Vehicle Rescue Association Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee (TERC Canada) Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee (TERC USA) Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee ...

The 2015 Ford Transit is built with unibody construction. The Transit unibody is lightweight and also highly durable, engineered with high-strength and boron steel. Something to keep in mind is the seating capacity. The Transit “Wagon” seat 8  to 15-passenger ...

Here’s a quick tip from Weber Rescue.  Now before you ask why not just remove the entire.  Let’s look into the background of this technique.   The school of thought is  you have 2 cuts in reinforced material, and 2 cuts ...

One of the best extrication training events in the country is held every year by the Northern Ohio FOOLS.  Heavy Rescue 101 is nearly a decade old and the FOOLS are able to keep this extrication training free.  Yes, FREE! ...

Here’s a look at the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Body Structure.  You will notice that the C-Class has a wide range of materials. pelvis bags for driver and front passenger a newly developed window bag sidebags for the outer rear seats ...