The accountability based MVA Boards were developed by Rescue Innovations and members of the Puyallup Extrication Team. One of the minds behind the MVA Boards is good friend .......
Read More »2013 Scion iQ EV Body Structure and Airbags
The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for the 2013 Scion iQ EV covers the body structure, high voltage battery, airbags, inflator locations, and ideal cribbing locations. The images below are a quick look at the highlights from the ERG. The orange colored ...
Read More »Hybrid Emergency Responder Training Presentation
So what do you know about how High Voltage systems work? Are you scared you will get shocked by a hybrid or EV?
Read More »Honda develops new technology to join steel and aluminum
Honda developed a new technology to join steel and aluminum that enables the adoption of aluminum for outer car body panels.
Read More »2013 GMC Terrain Airbags
Here is a look at the 2013 GMC Terrain airbags and the locations of the stored gas inflators.
Read More »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.
Read More »Telsa Motors Extrication Training Video
Ron Moore and Brock Archer have been working with Tesla Motors to develop some training for first responders.
Read More »Safety First, Especially when training!
Is safety at the scrap yard and at extrication training a priority?
Read More »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 ...
Read More »2013 Volvo C70 Body Structure and Safety Systems
Here is a quick look at the 2013 Volvo C70.
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