Take a look at the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport that has a state of-the-art body structure with both ultra-high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium. Discovery Sport also has a comprehensive occupant safety package including driver and passenger airbags, driver knee ...
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2020 Toyota Corolla Body Structure
The new New Toyota Corolla HYBRID Sedan is a hybrid vehicle that starts in the low $20's.
Read More »Diablo Blade vs Carbon Fiber Indycar
After posting about the BMW i8 with a carbon fiber body structure, Peter Fiset from Holmatro USA sent me this video cutting carbon fiber/honeycomb aluminum/carbon fiber.
Read More »2015 Audi A3 Body Structure and Safety Systems
The 2015 Audi A3 uses many hot-shaped steel parts in the passenger compartment for low weight and maximum strength, while the engine hood is made of aluminum.
Read More »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 ...
Read More »FDIC 2014 Schedule, HOT Classes, Blogcast, Stair Climb, and much more!
Monday and Tuesday I will be teaching HOT classes with David Dalrymple from Roadway Rescue and Fire Engineering. The class will highlight new vehicle technology and advanced extrication techniques. Many fire service companies are supporting this including TECGEN, TNT Rescue, ...
Read More »FDIC 2014: Classroom Extrication
My good friend David Dalrymple from Roadway Rescue and I have put together a great HOT class for FDIC this year. I’m very excited for April to get here. One of the benefits of teaching at FDIC is you get a ...
Read More »First Look: Turtle Plastic Step-Cogs Cribbing
I contacted Turtle Plastic about their new Step-Cog, a twist from the standard step chock. They sent me out a pair of Step-Cogs and lock blocks. The Step-Cog offers multiple functions that add more options when stabilizing a vehicle. The ...
Read More »Tactical Advantage Training 2 day Tactical Extrication Course
Checkout a this course by Tactical Advantage Training LLC. The Morningside Volunteer Fire Department (MD) is hosting an open 2 day Tactical Extrication Course.
Read More »FDIC Day 3 Wrap Up: Booth Visits and More!
The last day at FDIC was Friday for me and the list of people to stop by and see was very long and even a little stair climb to fit in before the 4ish hour drive back to the Detroit area.
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