Tag Archives: Training

Advanced Extrication Instructor Training (Online)

Advanced Extrication Instructor Training (Online)

Brock Archer has developed a online training course that puts a twist on fire service training. First of all, the course is delivered online via live video instruction (fear not if you miss a live video section, you can watch ...

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Weber Rescue Tips and Tricks: Roof Sectioning

Weber Rescue Roof Sectioning Extrication Tips Tactics

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 ...

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Heavy Rescue 101 Northern Ohio FOOLS 2014

Northern Ohio FOOLS Heavy Rescue 101

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! ...

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Extrication Zone: Principles of Extrication (Webcast)

Looking some great free extrication training online? Look no further than Les Baker's Extrication Zone: Principles of Extrication Webcast!

Looking some great free extrication training online?  Look no further than Les Baker’s Extrication Zone: Principles of Extrication Webcast!  So what are the Principles of Extrication?  Tune into the webcast! Regardless of the degree of vehicle damage and the resulting level of ...

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Quick Tip: Pulling the Valve Stem may not work!

Quick Tip: Pulling the Valve Stem may not work!

The XV Crosstrek Hybrid is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that by design prevents pulling the valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel. Snapping the valve stem with pliers or removing the valve cap and Schrader valve will release ...

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Tips and Trick: Spreader Arm Angles

If you are not following our friends across the pond at the Weber Rescue facebook Page you are missing out on some great knowledge. Take a look at the two tips and tricks below about spreader arm angles. If the fact that their posts are in typically in German scare you off, it shouldn't. A simple click of a button, you can translate it into any lauguage.

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