Tag Archives: Firefighter

Toyota used the image below to simply explain how an impact absorbing body and a high strength cabin protects occupants.

West Coast extrication was a blast! Read about it.....

Have you trained or drilled on extrication in 2012?

The current Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-present) has some very large roof airbag gas inflator. Take a look at the images .....

The 2012 Hyundai Tucson has a reinforced body structure and ....

Side impact door beams, while the beams rarely cause any issues with extrication, knowing where the

Below are side views of the 2012 Chevrolet Truck and SUV body structures. The images show great details on the pillars, rocker panels, and roof rails. The inner fender structures and reinforcements are also displayed.

A simple, informative video with an important message. The video’s message is “when you need us, we have your back” with the question posed to the viewing public “do you have ours?”

Here is a little animated story from the Freeway Patrol, Episode 6, The One with the Purple Unicorn. We all have had a "Dr Grandal" on a MVA scene! A driver who thinks they should be allowed to go whatever direction they want!

Here is a quick post for our readers from Australia, The Holden Commodore body structure. The B-pillar (yellow) is Ultra High Strength Steel for cab protection in side impacts.