The scenario went bad when the truck slid down the hill and pinned a guy between the tractor and the truck. The victim's leg was impaled with one of the truck's tow hooks.
Read More »I Got A Mustache…
Not only have I been able to share what I know, but have continued learning at every meal, rescue scenario that we set up, and during every tailgate chat with some great friends, mentors, and rescue junkies.
Read More »High-Lift Jack On A Bus Roll-Over
Some pictures of high-lift jacks and sleeves at work in a charter bus roll-over scenario. Links to previous posts as well. Lot's of fast and safe options for lifting and moving.
Read More »Picket Removal
I'm sure this isn't a new method, but was the first time I saw it. The brothers in the class from the Parma (OH) Fire Department showed us an easy way to remove them.
Read More »Off To The Junkyard Tomorrow
We finished up the classroom portion of the BGSU State Fire School Heavy Rescue class today and the training ground is set for tomorrow.
Read More »Grain Bin Accident
A former firefighter was killed in a grain bin accident. Read more HERE. Reports state he was working on top of the bin and fell in
Read More »Two School Buses Crash In Cleveland – 14 Injured
Two school buses were involved in one crash this morning in Cleveland. 12 students and 2 adults were transported to area hospitals.
Read More »Cement Mixer Through A Parking Deck
A cement mixer punched through a parking deck. The Toms River TRT responded to shore the deck prior to a crane lifting the mixer out.
Read More »Serious School Bus Crashes – Canada and California
Over the last two days there have been two serious school bus crashes. No city, town, village is immune to these crashes. The school bus in the First Due Tackle logo is a constant reminder to prepare for these incidents.
Read More »Big Run This Weekend In Toledo
A bunch of us are tapering for the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio this Sunday. FF Hackenburg is running the full marathon in gear and a pack while most of our First Due Racing team is running the half marathon.
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