Tag Archives: Extrication

2013 Lexus GS Body Structure

The 2013 Lexus GS Body Structure has an exterior weight reduction through a combination of aluminum alloys, high-tensile strength steel, ultra high-tensile strength steel and hot-press steel.  Yes the steel that has to be heated before it’s stamped! Hot-pressed steel is ...

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GM Announces Safety Enhancements for Chevy Volt

General Motors announced today it will make enhancements to the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle as a response to concerns over battery stability following severe crashes. The announcement comes after National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash testing and laboratory ...

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure

The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Body Structure is a strong, lightweight Unibody is formed by welding high-strength steel sheet metal stampings to form a single structure. But the big story of this vehicle is the side airbag.

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The Posts Have Hazards

RescueTech.com posted on Facebook a link from the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System that is from an extrication run. Give the report a read and remember always pull the trim before you cut a post!

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Ride Out Extrication Comic

Check out Ride Out Comic! It's a site that takes a deeper look into the life of firefighters.

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Directing Traffic on a MVA Scene!

Here is a little animated story from the Freeway Patrol, Episode 6, The One with the Purple Unicorn. We all have had a "Dr Grandal" on a MVA scene! A driver who thinks they should be allowed to go whatever direction they want!

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