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So let's talk about an example of why an excellent understanding of your extrication tools is necessary... I am concerned that this grain bin is compromised... (mind you this had about 448k lbs of product and added water weight) We have a rescue strut to support that. What did you just say? (I'll leave out the explicatives.)... If you are a rescuer you NEED to know the capability, capacity, and limitations of EVERY tool in your tool box (aka: rescue truck). If you don't - either individually or as a rescue team - things can become dangerous or disastrous very quickly.

Another video of the silo training program with West Earl Fire Station 29 courtesy of instructor Travis Martin. This demonstrates the work involved with breaching a concrete silo unloading chute. This would be a technique that can be considered should a rescue from a silo be needed.

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We are currently working this injury crash on the Turner Turnpike westbound near Post Road. This is involving multiple semis and passenger vehicles. Traffic is being diverted at Hogback Road. Just a reminder - do not get out if you don’t have to.

Integrated operations training is *SO* important. Have you trained with your local heavy towing/recovery service? If you haven't it is time to start...

A great video synopsis of the class from HazMat 2 Environmental Fire Rescue Company.

#SES2021 Registration has only been open a few weeks. We have students registered from SC, NC, GA, VA and PA. Get your registrations in soon, don’t miss out on SES 2021!

First hand look at a commercial vehicle crash in northern Alberta, Canada.

Hazard3 Tactical Tip: Spotting CNG Cylinders on Garbage Truck Tailgates CNG cylinders on commercial vehicles can be mounted in a variety of places. One of the... newest mounting locations on garbage trucks is in the rear tailgate. Mounting the CNG cylinders in the tailgate reduces the overall vehicle height. On the red truck, the panels have been removed to show the composite cylinders. Once covered up, the cylinders are barely noticeable. Some clues to look for are open cutouts near the cylinder valves (white truck photo) or reflective tape on small access panel covers (blue truck). In some cases, there is no reflective tape on the small access covers, but the silhouette and bolts of the covers are visible up close (green truck) #CNG #RNG #TacticalTip

Did you know? The 2021 edition of NFPA 1006 - Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications now includes a chapter specific to Heavy Vehicle Rescue? With the increasing amount of commercial vehicles on the road, training for incidents involving these vehicles is becoming more important. This 2005 video from overseas shows how quickly a CMV accident can happen. Video courtesy of Heavy Rescue Sweden.

Dauphin County PA - Interstate 81 - Tuesday 11/24/2020

Happy Thanksgiving!