KINSTON, Lenoir County — Firefighters from across Lenoir County gathered Saturday to participate in a countywide mutual aid training exercise focused on vehicle ...

Brock Archer – In this intensive course, the focus is on effective size-up of vehicle construction features, how the accident has affected those structures, and the desired outcome. Participants will ...

Michael Daley explains what rescuers on scene of a motor vehicle accident that involves an electric vehicle must know for their safety and that of victims compared with when only an automobile that ...

GRAVETTE — Several weeks ago, the Gravette Fire Department asked for donations of nonworking vehicles to be used in an upcoming training class. Area residents responded, and six vehicles were donated.

Every vehicle collision is different, said Matt Carlson, and a Saturday training in Mapleton helped first responders prepare for when vehicle extractions are needed. Carlson, an instructor with ...

Topic: Crash-scene tasks that involve vehicle fluids Objective: The rescue team shall develop a protocol for management of vehicle-fluid spills or leaks at crash scenes Task: The rescue team shall ...

This class provides rescuers with the skills for vehicles of today and the future. Instruction follows leading edge extrication techniques and introduces real-life rescue experience. From basic ...

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of car accidents happen across the country everyday. Fifteen firefighters took a vehicle extrication class Thursday and Saturday to prepare for many drivers’ ...

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2022) – Firefighters with the Presidio of Monterey Fire Department practiced for worst-case scenarios as they participated in hands-on vehicle extrication ...

Many collisions may result in victims becoming trapped. Anacortes firefighters are now using specific techniques to cut and remove vehicles from around these trapped victims. These new techniques are ...