Not if… But when…
Recently I was invited to participate in a podcast with the crew from First Few Moments on the safety of the public and responders at incidents. Click here to go to the podcast page and take a listen...
View ArticleTo Deflate…. or Not?
Recently, there have been more articles and discussions on rescuers utilizing tire deflation as part of vehicle stabilization at motor vehicle accidents. Some of the discussions raise concerns related...
View ArticleTesla Motors Releases Updated Emergency Response Guidance
Tesla Motors has just released updated first responder information that has been created together with Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. The new Tesla Model S has also been added to the Crash Recovery...
View ArticleHave You Properly Secured the Vehicle?
Check out the Moditech monthly newsletter for March for a reprint of an article that was authored by Jörg Heck and myself…...
View Article“Scene Safety Stinks”
From Kyle Bates and the crew at First Few Moments: Since we began our journey into the world of EMS we have heard, uttered, and been tested on the phrase: “Scene safety…BSI!” This parrot phrase, which...
View ArticleMore Technology to Help Rescuers
Mercedes Benz is continuing to make safer vehicles and at the same time aid rescuers… Here is some information on a new innovation that uses technology to help rescuers…. How does your rescue service...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid… What’s different?
Mercedes Benz introduced the hybrid version of the E400 last year. The hybrid system in the E-class is similar to the S-class. Mercedes is one of the first manufacturers to use lithium-ion battery...
View ArticlePropane Powered School Buses – Are you ready to respond?
Paul Hasenmeier over at First Due Tackle and I have been sharing some information back and forth on the Blue Bird propane powered school buses. Since my schedule has been a little crazy, Paul did an...
View ArticleWhen things get out of order…
Last evening I was glancing through some old pictures on my computer when I found this one that was sent to me several years ago. The particulars of this accident are not important however I am sure...
View ArticleWhat is the best term to use?
OK, here’s a $64,000.00 question for all the rescue folks out there – and it doesn’t matter what type of rescue (vehicle, rope, c-space, etc.)… What should be considered the correct term when we refer...
View ArticleExtrication… Is It All About Speed?
I got a chance to have a phone conversation with a fellow rescue instructor and he was telling me about a vehicle rescue class that he took as a student. Getting the chance to do that every so often...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Vehicle Rescue Resolution?
The new year is upon us. How many have made any vehicle rescue resolutions?
View Article2018 Was Bad for Silo Fires; Be Prepared in 2019
The year 2018 was tough for the agricultural community throughout North America. The weather wreaked havoc throughout the growing season
View ArticleWhen things get out of order…
Last evening I was glancing through some old pictures on my computer when I found this one that was sent to me several years ago. The particulars of this accident ...
View ArticleWhat is the best term to use?
OK, here’s a $64,000.00 question for all the rescue folks out there – and it doesn’t matter what type of rescue (vehicle, rope, c-space, etc.)… What should be considered the ...
View ArticleExtrication… Is It All About Speed?
I got a chance to have a phone conversation with a fellow rescue instructor and he was telling me about a vehicle rescue class that he took as a student. ...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Vehicle Rescue Resolution?
The new year is upon us. How many have made any vehicle rescue resolutions?
View Article2018 Was Bad for Silo Fires; Be Prepared in 2019
The year 2018 was tough for the agricultural community throughout North America. The weather wreaked havoc throughout the growing season which in some cases led to very marginal crops being harvested....
View ArticleHave You Properly Secured the Vehicle?
Check out the Moditech monthly newsletter for March for a reprint of an article that was authored by Jörg Heck and myself…...
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