Orange is High Voltage – Except…
Anytime we open the hood of a car and see orange components our immediate thought should be the presence of
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When Age is NOT a Beautiful Thing – Lifting Bag Failure
On most rescue trucks, the lifting airbag is the strongest tool in terms of lifting capacity. It is also probably
Read moreNews and Notes on Extrication – May, 2017
It has been a busy spring!
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Detroit Auto Show… 2017
A look at the current and future of vehicle extrication…
Read moreGassing an Oxygen-Limiting Silo
A fire in an oxygen-limiting silo is a very difficult scenario that requires a very slow and methodical approach to control and extinguish. Immediately putting water into this type of structure can cause an all sorts of dangers, including the chance for an explosion, to emergency responders.
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