Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
Do you have the latest Extrication Apps for your smartphone?? I posted almost a month ago about the Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide by Field Applications, LLC. I received an email from the founder of Field Applications, LLC Cal Blake. Cal informed me that Hybrid Extrication Guide. Version 1.1 has just been released. Want to know what was included in the updates?
Read More »Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide by Field Applications (Another FREE app!)
I'm a huge fan of anything useful to the fire service that is provided free of charge. Well, I found annother extrication app for smartphones and the iPad. It's called the Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide by Field Applications, LLC. The guide is availible on iPhone, Android and iPad. I downloaded the guide onto my droid and I must say I'm really impressed!
Read More »2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Deactivation and Hazards
The automakers have really stepped up their efforts to provide the fire rescue service with useful information on the new technologies. Volkswagen has published several very informative pdf files about the 2011 VW Touareg Hybrid SUV. Several important notes about the hybrid Touareg:
Read More »2011 Honda Insight Hybrid Electric Body Structure
The 2008 – 2011 The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle. The Insight has the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure. Which means a strong body structure.
Read More »Electric Vehicle Safety Training Project PDF Files
The Electric Vehicle Safety Training project of the National Fire Protection Association has two very informative reports in pdf format.
Read More »Nissan LEAF Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
Just make you follow the proper placement of cribbing as shown.
Read More »Do you know where the battery is?
Battery(s) Location(s) One job that needs to be completed on the scene of an extrication is securing the power source. A simple task that even the newest probie should have no issue completing. However, I have to ask, do you ...
Read More »SHADE Acronym
One handout that is a quick easy read is the image below, SHADE Acronym.
Read More »Electric Vehicle Safety Training
The project has some major legs and $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Read More »2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Body Structure
The Body Structure of the 2011 Honda CR-Z is made up with 45% high-strength steel (590 MPa or above). 2011 Honda CR-Z Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure Most likely you looked at the image above and ...
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