Tag Archives: Rescue

The driver was pinned and the crew had to remove the victim from the rear of the vehicle after gaining access through the cargo box.

Getting the Griphoist back in the box is a bigger challenge than operating it. It's kind of like a jack-in-the-box.

When the driver or the other front seat passenger is pinned under the dash we should be able to blitz the side of the car and lift the dash fast.

The following is a description of a machinery rescue call from Andrew Brassard and the Milton (Ontario) Fire Department. They received the call around 11:30 pm a few days back for a man caught in a machine at the Leaver Mushroom Plant. At the end are some leasons learned and other things to think about. Also, be sure to check out the linked man-lift rescue post with more variables.

Lt. Brent Bronner was returning from a run with his crew and they saw a Pod sitting in a mall parking lot. They decided to get a little closer and check it out. When they got a little closer they saw solar panels on top of it.

There are lots of sound fences along highways. Maybe not so many folks that would do what this guy does in the video...

Here are a couple pictures to talk about with your crew. Discuss what your first moves are and what you will need in addition to your immediate resources.

This is another innovative training from Lt. Grant Light and his crew on Cincinnati Fire Department Rescue 9. It's another cheap drill to put together in the house.

Check this short video out and share with your up and coming extrication tool handlers.

We know a guy that needed a semi tractor cut up. He just happened to know we would cut it up for him. So, that's what we did. A quick-hitter class of sorts, but its not everyday you get to cut up a semi tractor.