LE MARS, Iowa (KTIV) - Area fire departments underwent intensive heavy vehicle extrication training Oct. 11 and 12, learning critical skills to rescue individuals trapped in vehicles. The 14-hour ...

On Saturday several local fire departments gathered at station 71 in Cheyenne for a heavy vehicle extrication training. The goal of this training was for firefighters to learn how to communicate and ...

Jake Hoffman's tips for fire departments for working with towing companies on the rescue scene helps to remove hindrances that would complicate or delay victim removal. It behooves fire departments to ...

Athens-Clarke County Fire officials say a new heavy-duty rescue unit will enhance the department's rescue operations in times of emergencies.

This focus is on incidents not typical of what we commonly see. The practical scenarios present students with hands-on experience with new tools and techniques that will help save lives. You will be ...

The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department is rolling out new wheels that are different from its typical engines. The two heavy rescues the department has received are designed to work through unique ...

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur save apparatus committees by spelling out what must be considered in the design of heavy rescue rigs in terms of storage solutions and compartment set-ups. The Prince ...

Described as a toolbox on wheels, the Winston-Salem Fire Department’s new heavy-rescue truck has all the bells and whistles. The custom-designed vehicle boasts battery-powered equipment to cut people ...

OGDEN VALLEY — The Weber County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team was called after a vehicle crashed into Pineview Reservoir on Sunday night. Per a social media release, rescuers responded to ...

RespondAir reduces unwanted chassis movement, enhancing control and minimizing driveline stress. Larger bushings and weld-on brackets improve durability and decrease maintenance. Product supports ...