Topic: Factors that affect strut working load limit (WLL) Objective: The rescue team will understand the WLL of a strut Task: The rescue team will understand that the WLL changes with components used, ...

Collapse operations seems to be a taboo topic at many fire and rescue departments. When the matter is discussed, many times, the conversation entails several issues, including training, funding, ...

The Vancouver Fire Department has purchased an early holiday present in the form of new heavy extrication equipment for its technical rescue team. Paratech Hydrafusion Struts will allow the department ...

The driver of a vehicle suffered minor injuries early Monday morning after it rolled over on its side at an Interstate 80 on-ramp at Red Top Road in Fairfield, requiring firefighters to stabilize the ...

sviweb – When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue, the Cedar Park, TX Fire Department chose a 22′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a 20″ raised-roof Spartan Gladiator chassis, which houses a powerful 505 HP ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - In an emergency, first responders must be ready for anything, and they believe one of the best ways to prepare is training. The Longview Fire Department says whether a ...