RESCUETECHS – Specializing in training in basic and advanced vehicle rescue, farm/agricultural rescue, and silo/grain bin emergencies…

NFPA Technical Rescue Training

NFPA 1006 Technical Rescuer Standard Proposed Changes

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 EJRickenbach

Have you looked at the proposed changes to NFPA 1006 – Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications? If not,

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Farm/Agricultural Rescue Incident Management Incident Safety Officer Silo Fires/Emergencies Technical Rescue

Silo Gas Video

March 31, 2018 EJRickenbach

Learn about the dangers of silo gas.

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Alternative Energy Electric Vehicle New Vehicle Technology New Vehicles Solar Power Vehicle Rescue

NVT Update – Let the Sun Shine! Solar Powered Cars…

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 EJRickenbach

I want to touch on new/updated vehicle technology that can potentially affect extrication operations. Note that I said “potentially” because

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Alternative Energy Electric Vehicle Hybrid New Vehicle Technology Responder Safety Training Vehicle Rescue

Orange is High Voltage – Except…

October 1, 2017October 1, 2017 EJRickenbach

Anytime we open the hood of a car and see orange components our immediate thought should be the presence of

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Incident Safety Officer Leadership/Command Lifting Bags Special Vehicle Rescue Tips & Tricks Training Vehicle Rescue vehicle stabilization

When Age is NOT a Beautiful Thing – Lifting Bag Failure

June 18, 2017November 12, 2017 EJRickenbach

On most rescue trucks, the lifting airbag is the strongest tool in terms of lifting capacity. It is also probably

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