As the weather starts to cool down in most parts of the world everyone needs to look at the affects of the cold on trauma patients.

Here's a quick look at the the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class body structure and safety features.

The 2013 Ford S-MAX has a body structure made up of Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) with safety features that include

We train for motor vehicle accidents with entrapment but do you train for extrications that involve an object other than another car? A vehicle resting against a utility pole or wrapped around it is a common scenario that we could ran into on a MVA. However, a tree that fell onto a vehicle that was uprooted by the wind in uncommon for most of us.

Here is a quick overview of the 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and Fusion Energi.

I believe it is a useful tool that will need to be updated and will evolve every few years.

Ron Moore and Brock Archer have been working with Tesla Motors to develop some training for first responders.

The 2013 Ford Fusion uses hydroformed steel tubes for its B-pillars and a hydroformed A-pillar roof rail. So why is this important to us?

The 2013 Ford Focus is packed full of boron and other ultra-high strength steels. But, let’s take a look at the b-pillar and the material it is made from.

Situational Awareness is the new catch phrase in the extrication world. First responders must be aware of hazards of a vehicle from bumper to bumper!