THE MOST POWERFUL FAN IN A 50″ MOBILE DESIGN The SVU is one of the most powerful fans with its 6-point, 48” carbon fiber blade. With a wide array of configurations, this large-scale positive pressure ventilator can be mounted on a truck, flatbed, trailer or skid unit for mobility, making it perfect for ventilating airport terminals, manufacturing facilities, large warehouses, …
Super Vac Battery Fans “On the Job”
Photo by Ian Zahn
Vehicle Extrication Training Course Using Jaws of Life
In this Fire Spotlight video, firefighters go through a vehicle extrication training course. Using the Jaws of Life tool, firefighters perform a vehicle extrication door removal. They also practice skills useful for vehicle fires and medical assistance. Below is a transcription of the video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: You need one person in charge with one plan. You have to communicate that …
Rookie firefighters learn how to use hydraulic rescue tools during vehicle extrication training
Photo by Amy Speer | Fire Spotlight Staff
Thanksgiving dinner at the firehouse, topped off with some pecan pie
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
“Cars are really just beer cans and pop cans. They crush down onto the victim. To get the victim out, you don’t need to put the pop can back to where it was.”
IndyCar Dr. Andrew Stevens, Colorado State Firefighters Association 2021 — Parker, CO
Vehicle Extrication
IndyCar Dr. Andrew Stevens discusses Indy Car versus street vehicle extrication, patient evaluation and more
IndyCar Dr. Andrew Stevens, M.D. discusses Indy Car vehicle extrication, injuries and techniques versus everyday street vehicle extrication, injuries and techniques with Colorado firefighters and EMT’s in his keynote speech given at the Colorado State Firefighters Association 2021 in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Stevens touches on IndyCar extrication team code systems, patient self-assessment strategies, advancements spinal injury protocol, and the potential …
Firefighter prepares for 2-story house fire in Louisville, CO
Photo by Antonio Archuleta | Photographer/Firefighter