When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, the firefighter's most effective tool is knowledge, especially as new vehicle technology becomes more prevalent, presenting us with new  operational challenges and hazards. In this special edition of our e-Newsletter, some of the nation's leading vehicle rescue experts offer tactical advice and insights on extrication operations for today's vehicles.
- Pete Prochilo, Online Editor
VEHICLE EXTRICATION ARTICLES
Best Practices for Vehicle Rescue
(by David Dalrymple)
Operational concerns at vehicle incidents deserve a fresh look, especially as we learn to deal with hazards from new vehicle technology. Dave Dalrymple reviews the fundamentals of rescue and extrication tactics for today's vehicle emergencies.
2008 GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe Hybrid
(by Jason Emery)
Jason Emery profiles General Motor's first foray into the "full hybrid" market, focusing on the features of significance to firefighters performing vehicle extrication and rescue.
Basic, Advanced, or Heavy Vehicle Extrication?
(by Leigh Hollins)
Leigh Hollins has a refresher course on vehicle extrication terminology and discusses how our understanding of these terms underscores our level of training--or lack thereof.
 EXTRICATION DRILL
Vehicle Extrication Basics
Today's vehicle construction techniques and materials require constant skill refreshing and education on modern extrication practices. In this drill from Forest Reeder, you can review your skills on vehicle rescue operations.
EXTRICATION WEBCAST
Slicin' and Dicin' Cutting Techniques for Vehicle Rescue
Dave Dalrymple discusses cutting techniques and approaches for rescue situations in vehicle extrication. You can view this training webcast now on-demand.
CORBETT'S EXTRICATION TRIVIA
Before the proliferation of ambulances, what was a common means of transport in some parts of the country for motor vehicle accident victims to the hospital?
For the answer, visit here.
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| DPU31 Compact Duo Pump
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| 4050NCT 4000 Series Cutter
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Challenge of Training: TERC U.S.A. Provides Education Through Competition
TERC U.S.A.'s regional extrication challenges  give fire departments a chance to practice their skills at a variety of vehicular accident scenarios as well as analyze the tactics of other departments.
Fire Investigators Invited to Review Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire
Fire investigators will be meeting at Northern Kentucky University in Kentucky on Saturday, October 18, 2008, to critique the original investigations into the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire of May 28, 1977. Find out how to get involved.
USFA Releases Report on The Apex, North Carolina, Chemical Fire
This report examines the response of the Apex (NC) Fire Department to the 2006 chemical fire, the value of preplanning efforts, and the impact of a well-coordinated response in the worst of conditions.
EVENTS
Visit the FDIC Events Web site for information on:
- Fire Engineering Weekend: Texas, Fort Worth, October 25-26, 2008
- FDIC 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 20-25, 2009
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER EVENTS
- October 11-12 2008, Distance Education in the Fire Service Symposium, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, Nashville, TN
- October 16 2008, Water Rescue Technician Course, Lifesaving Resource, Attitash, NH
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