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Posted: Mar 1, 2016

Newport News Ambulance Involved in Crash

Newport News, Va. - Police and medics responded to a crash involving a Newport News Fire Department ambulance and a 2004 International truck. On March 1 at around 1 a.m., officers found the ambulance with major damage and the truck with less significant damage.

The firefighter medics and the patient in the ambulance were taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries related to the crash. All were released.

The driver of the truck was not injured.

Police say the ambulance was traveling north in the left lane on Warwick Boulevard in the area of Mercury Boulevard. The ambulance had no emergency equipment activated.

The International truck merged onto Warwick Boulevard from Mercury Boulevard and tried to turn in front of the ambulance.

The driver of the ambulance tried to avoid the crash, but the truck continued to come into the ambulance’s lane, causing the crash.

The ambulance veered into the median, where it stopped.

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Posted: Mar 1, 2016

East Pierce fire chief saves dog from burning car

Forget firefighters rescuing stranded cats in trees. East Pierce Fire Chief Bud Backer was washing his car outside the Bonney Lake Wal-Mart when dispatch alerted firefighters there was a car fire in the store parking lot. Backer saw the car with light smoke coming out of the passenger compartment with a smoldering fire on the center console, between the driver and passenger seats.
- PUB DATE: 3/1/2016 1:09:24 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
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Posted: Mar 1, 2016

East Pierce fire chief saves dog from burning car

Forget firefighters rescuing stranded cats in trees. East Pierce Fire Chief Bud Backer was washing his car outside the Bonney Lake Wal-Mart when dispatch alerted firefighters there was a car fire in the store parking lot. Backer saw the car with light smoke coming out of the passenger compartment with a smoldering fire on the center console, between the driver and passenger seats.
- PUB DATE: 3/1/2016 1:09:24 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald
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Posted: Mar 1, 2016

Fire Trucks Operating at Glenwood (IL) Fire

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Posted: Mar 1, 2016

Vehicle Extrication Techniques by Holmatro: Training Book, App, Posters, E-Learning Platform

Training Book
The Vehicle Extrication Techniques training book is at the heart of a complete series aimed at promoting a safe and systematic approach to the rescue of persons following road traffic accidents. Written by Holmatro Rescue Consultant Ian Dunbar, the 256-page book not only covers rescue tools and techniques but also highlights key medical considerations. In addition, the book guides the rescuer through the process of efficient extrication planning. All vehicle extrication techniques described in this book are illustrated by pictures and have QR codes referring to videos on YouTube showing how to perform these procedures.

The book is available in English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic. Copies are for sale through our worldwide dealer network. Find your dealer in the Vehicle Rescue section of our Web site www.holmatro.com.

App
The training material in the book has been used to create an interactive app for iPads and Android tablets, with more than 500 photos and 60 videos explaining technical rescue techniques in detail. Like the book, the app also introduces the rescuer to key medical considerations and the concept of extrication planning. You can buy the app in the App Store (for iPad2 and newer versions) and in the Google Play Store (for Android 4.0 tablets and newer versions). After installing the app you can select one of the currently available languages: English, Dutch, and German.

Posters
A poster series explaining and illustrating various techniques and principles is available in English. Topics of this poster set are The Working Area, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Stability, and The Team Approach. Like the book and the app the posters will become available in multiple languages.

E-Learning Platform
The latest addition to the Vehicle Extrication Techniques program is an interactive e-learning platform which not only acts as a reference for extrication training material but can be used as an assessment tool by fire and rescue services. With no limit to the number of persons who can log on and complete the package, users can work through the content of this platform and answer questions based on the themed chapters. The system records the scores of the candidates and produces reports. The e-learning platform not only assesses individuals but can also identify the training needs of the organization by analyzing and comparing the results of all candidates; therefore finding learning trends. This information can be used to influence future training needs.

To get an impression of what the complete Vehicle Extrication Techniques program is all about you can wat

For more information, visit www.holmatro.com/en/vet.

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