Cartoon by Sam Wallace
Deploying Hose Grip | Training to Perform Under Pressure
In this episode, “Training To Perform Under Pressure” instructor, Chris Theobald provides insight for how to quickly and efficiently grip a hose. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: We do two down in an ear, two down in an ear. I have two drag ears. I’ll put the thumb in the bottom one and four fingers in the top. I don’t do the Spock …
Valentine’s Day Plans
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
Batwing – Two Team | Chop Shop RX | Vehicle Extrication
At the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association’s 2025 Fire College, Chop Shop RX Instructors walk firefighters through how to effectively remove the sidewall/ perform a batwing. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: I am gonna show you what this looks like with the team of two. We decide that this diagnosis is a front end impact. We needed to total sidewall room. I walk …
Fire Hydrant Snowman
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
Tip-Tip-Backhand-Feet | Chop Shop RX | Vehicle Extrication
At the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association’s 2025 Fire College, Chop Shop RX Instructors remind firefighters to keep your head on a swivel and stay attentive, using this little mantra… or song if you so choose…. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: A little mantra that I have, I have tip tip, whether it’s blade or tip back hand and my feet. Rarely do …
Winches, Wenches and Wrenches
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
“When you focus on the tip, you rip”
Chief Randy Wells | Chop Shop RX
Extrication Tool Tip
SVU Sleigh
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
The Cradle | Extrication Training
— Chris Thomas, When Things Go Bad, Inc.
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