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Tools of the Trade Part 1 of 3 | Firefighter Tools and Equipment
In this training video, instructor Mike Pfeiffer discusses his preference for small and compact tools, his careful approach to preserving machines in emergency situations, and his choice of a rigid inspection camera for its close-up capabilities and screen quality. Here is the transcript: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: I’m going to preach Milwaukee, ok. But the reason I preach Milwaukee is more there’s …
Super Vac Firefighting Robot | Vehicle Fires
Super Vac’s large industrial fan by EmiControls with water mist system, which atomizes water and extinguishing foam into a fine mist before propelling up to 300 feet with Quadrijet nozzles and turbine propeller. EmiControls advanced remote control adds another 1,000 feet of distance from the hazard, making these turbines the most ultimate unmanned firefighting fans on the market. Available in …
“The best tool you can have is a Home Depot paint stick. And we just wrap Velcro on the, on the handle of it.”
Brian Bird | Arvada Auto X Instructor
HEAVY LIFTING/Rescue Tool Tip
Heavy Lifting Vehicle Extrication using Paratech Hydra Fusion Struts | Firefighter Training
In this vehicle extrication training, Arvada Auto X instructor, Brian Bird teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Paratech Fire & Rescue Equipment struts and Hydra Fusions to lift a bus off a vehicle at the Arvada Auto X 2023 in Arvada CO. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: When we look at this bus, where are the hard parts on this bus? …
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Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology | BEST EV Fire Equipment
The Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology, or A.K.A. the Rosenbauer BEST System, is an extinguishing system designed to help battle electric vehicle battery fires. Tried and tested since 2018, this system is the safest, fastest and most efficient extinguishing option on the market to cool high-voltage lithium ion batteries and quickly stop thermal runways. Tested on all common cell types …
Thanksgiving Day Don’ts and One Tasty Do
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“What we don’t want to do is put the chain with the hook down because now you have to remember we’re pulling down on this car. Take the chain and bury the hook into the car.”
Paul Shoemaker | Next Level Extrication
Motor Vehicle/Rescue Tool Tip