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Rescue Operations for Trench Collapse - Part 2

By Michael P. Daley and

, Firehouse Contributing Editor -

Posted: Tue, 02/09/2010 - 17:03
Updated: Tue, 02/16/2010 - 10:41
Web Exclusive included with this article

Last month, we discussed the initial response, hazard recognition and mitigation points for the scene of a trench collapse. This month, we are continuing our discussion in the arenas of response size-up, various types of shoring and their applications and additional support operations that may be necessary on-scene. It should be noted that the trench rescue scene is a dynamic arena; things can change at a moment's notice.

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Driver Rear-Ends County Deputy's Cruiser in Ohio

By Web I. Team
Posted: Sat, 10/03/2009 - 19:44

WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio

A Hamilton County deputy had to be cut from his cruiser after a crash along a highway.

Investigators said the crash happened at about 1:10 p.m. Saturday along westbound Interstate 275 near Lawrenceburg Road.

Officers said a driver rear-ended the cruiser.

Firefighters were dispatched to cut the deputy out of the cruiser.

Two people were transported to University Hospital.

The condition of the patients was not released.

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Neighbors Pull Man From Burning Home in Wash. State

By Web I. Team
Posted: Fri, 09/25/2009 - 16:26

RENTON, Wash.

Neighbors pulled a man from his burning house on Lake Desire east of Renton Friday morning.

The fire broke out at about 4 a.m.and quickly escalated to two alarms. Firefighters had difficulty reaching the home on the narrow, wooded road.

When neighbors realized the house was aflame, they rushed to rescue the one man who lived in the house.

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Company Level Training: Improving Extrication Techniques

The four steps of vehicle accident extrication

By Larry W Manasco, Editoral Staff -

Firehouse.com Contributor

Posted: Mon, 08/31/2009 - 00:00
Updated: Mon, 08/31/2009 - 23:12

This article focuses on the skills needed to perform basic extrication work and have a thorough understanding of vehicles.

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Marijuana: A Growing Hazard on the Fireground

Hazards include booby traps to lethal chemicals

By August Vernon, Editoral Staff -

& RICK HETZEL

Posted: Fri, 07/10/2009 - 00:00
Updated: Fri, 07/10/2009 - 09:25

Indoor grows affect everyone, including the safety of local residents to fire, EMS and law enforcement responders.

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Trics of the Trade: New Hazmat Threat Comes to the US

Hydrogen Sulfide is a new method of suicide

Editoral Staff -

Firehouse.Com Contributor

Posted: Tue, 12/30/2008 - 01:00
Updated: Tue, 12/16/2008 - 16:30

Many of these suicides have occurred in apartments or private houses and they endanger the lives of not only first responders, but other residents.

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"Crash Course'' Quick Drill Series - Part XXIII

Working around a "skinned" door

Editoral Staff -

Firehouse.Com Contributor

Posted: Fri, 10/24/2008 - 00:00
Updated: Fri, 10/24/2008 - 12:32

Crews were tested at two accidents, when the skin of the door peeled away from the body, causing a new challenge for extrication crews.

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Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 18

Emergency Response Guidebook - Part 2

Editoral Staff
Posted: Mon, 10/13/2008 - 00:00
Updated: Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:44

This drill continues to explore the features of the 2008 Emergency Response Guide (ERG).

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The Metropolitan Medical Response System

A wealth of resources for first responders at major incidents

Editoral Staff -

Firehouse.Com Contributor

Posted: Fri, 10/03/2008 - 00:00
Updated: Fri, 10/03/2008 - 11:19

The system, which serves 127 of the largest jurisdictions in the country, is built upon a template that can be adjusted to fit large and small communities.

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"Crash Course'' Quick Drill Series - Part XXII

The "fold down" airbag

Editoral Staff -

Firehouse.Com Contributor

Posted: Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:00
Updated: Mon, 09/15/2008 - 00:32

Many first responders are unaware that some car models are equipped with seat-mounted airbags can often be hidden in fold down seats.