Special Operations

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!

Devil's Night in Detroit! Do you have the 2012 Detroit Fire Devil's Night T-Shirt?

The final day of the Before the Snows Flies giveaway! Wow has it been cool giving out a bunch of prizes from companies started and ran by firefighters!

The final prize in the Before the Snow Files Giveaway is the Fire Cam Mini HD! Enter the contest here.  The guys over at Firevideo.net gave us a Fire Cam Mini HD and SD card to give away during our final week of ...

The selection of extrication gloves has expanded over the few years with many new gloves and new companies getting into the mix. Even extrication experts have created new gloves trying to provide firefighters with a glove that fits, feels comfortable, provides dexterity, and most important protects our hands!

So week one of the Before the Snow Flies Giveaway has come and gone. However, the good news is that moves the giveaway to Week 2.