When spec’ing its new Rescue Pumper, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue chose a 12′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a 10″ raised-roof Spartan Gladiator chassis, which houses a 450HP L9 Cummins engine. This pumper comes with a Waterous CMUC20 mid-ship pump, FoamPro 2001 Class A and B foam system, 600-gal. Poly water tank, Akron Brass DeckMaster electronic deck Monitor, Command Light …
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 …
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 …
Andy Starnes Gives a Speech with Advice for New Firefighters: Motivating Them to Do Good for Others
In this firefighter video, Andy Starnes delivers a speech with advice for new firefighters. He explains a few firefighter rules to live by on the importance of being smart and hard-working. He also gives them firefighter tips on work/life balance. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: The biggest problem in the fire service is a closed mind and a closed nozzle. I don’t care …
Firefighters Undergo Vehicle Stabilization Training Using Rescue 42 Struts
FIREFIGHTERS LEARN SPECIFIC VEHICLE STABILIZATION TECHNIQUES TO HELP DURING VEHICLE EXTRICATION. Parker Fire College puts firefighters through vehicle stabilization training. Firefighters learn specific vehicle stabilization techniques to help during vehicle extrication. They train using rescue struts and the X-Bracing technique. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: What we’re trying to do is just make sure that the car doesn’t move around, in case somebody …
“Beware of airbag cylinders.”
— Parker CO, Fire College | Team Holmatro
Vehicle Extrication
Team Holmatro Demonstrates Vehicle Extrication in Less Than 8 Minutes with Battery Powered Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Tools
View VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING IDEAS FROM PARKER, COLORADO FIRE COLLEGE instructional video >
Vehicle Extrication Training Ideas from Parker, Colorado Fire College
Firefighters at Parker Fire College are presented with vehicle extrication training ideas. They undergo a series of vehicle extrication techniques including dash roll extrication, rescue extrication and ‘B’ post blowout. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: SAFE THE CAR When we show up on scene, we want to ‘safe the car’. What that means is to try to put it in park or put …
Colorado Firefighters Take Part in Denver Drill Training at Parker Firefighter College
RIT instructors from When Things Go Bad Inc. put a group of Colorado firefighters through the “Denver Drilling Training” exercise during a recent Colorado State Firefighters Association training event in Parker, Colo. The exercise was created in honor of Mark LangVardt, a Denver firefighter who died from carbon monoxide poisoning when crews could not extricate him quickly from a two-story …
Rapid Intervention Teams Can Use Basic Rope Rescue Training Techniques to Navigate Smoke
Firefighter rope rescue training teaches firefighters how to rescue a downed firefighter in a structure fire. Typically, a smoke-filled structure can be dangerous to navigate, and Colorado firefighters learn rescue techniques to navigate the smoke-filled rooms. By laying designated rope lines, firefighters are able to retrieve multiple downed firefighters. Below is a transcription of the video: VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: We have …








