Brian Bird | Arvada Auto X Instructor
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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 …
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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
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EV Battery Fire Vehicle B Post Wrap | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use chains to tip vehicles on their side during ev battery fires. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on a B-post wrap technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Now let’s talk about the B-post wrap. So just grab a good handful of chain and just walk …
EV Battery Fire Fulcrum Point | Firefighter Training
This electric vehicle fire training teaches firefighters how to properly and safely use Rescue 42 Shark™ Step Chocks to create a fulcrum point to tip vehicles on their side. Next Level Extrication instructor, Paul Shoemaker takes firefighters through step-by-step instructions on this ev car fire technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: In weight distribution, where’s the main part of the weight? It’s all …
If I keep the spreader tip flat down to start, I’m going to be able to go a lot higher with stability of this thing being on the ground and being flat.
Paul Shoemaker | Next Level Extrication
Motor Vehicle/Rescue Tool Tip