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How USAR Started, Part 1
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How It All Started
The history of the national Urban Search & Rescue program, part 1
By Harold Schapelhouman
During this current economic crisis, as many agencies struggle for survival and all of us look for answers, it’s easy to lose fo… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:00am —
Visit the USS New York: In Tribute
On Friday, October 30, 2009, the Tribute WTC Visitor Center opened a new exhibit, USS NEW YORK: In Tribute.
In 2002, the U.S. Navy approached Governor Pataki to request steel from the World Trade Center for a new ship. Seven and a half tons of World Trade Center steel was melted into the bow stem of the USS NEW YORK, which will be commissioned in New York on Nov. 7, 2009. For any further information about the USS NEW YORK, please visit… Continue
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 5:55pm —
Hydraulic Ram: The Forgotten Tool
Hydraulic Ram: The Forgotten Tool
Use the hydraulic ram to create more space in the passenger compartment
By Brad Havrilla
During extrications, the hydraulic ram seems to be the third tool of choice, following cutters and spreaders. This is only natural, I suppose, as we’re taught to spread the doors and cut the roof pillars and the hinges. The only use for rams has been to push the dash.
I’ve watched European rescuers use rams extensively to make space in the passenger… Continue
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 1:00pm —
Challenges of Wind-Driven High-Rise Fires
The challenges of working in wind-driven high-rise fires
By Fred LaFemina
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series on high-rise fires. Read the other posts:
Part 1: Understanding conditions behind wind-driven fires
Part 2: Performing an exterior sur… Continue
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 3:34pm —
When “Through the Lock” Won’t Work: Tips for forcing entry without the usual tools
Tips for forcing entry without the usual tools
Story & Photos by Steve Shupert
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 5:50pm on May 12, 2009,
LUIS ARMANDO said… - greetings have good articles with the experinces of the partners the we learn
- At 9:00pm on February 19, 2009,
Pete Methner said… - Hey Shannon, i had the opportunity to write an extrication article for your magazine a few years back October 2004 was the issue.... you got a great magazine going there... i enjoy every read.
Stay Safe
Pete
- At 7:03pm on February 12, 2009,
Pete Methner said…
- Check out www.code4.com and check out their free down loadable quarterly magazines... it your one stop extrication informational Magazine.
Also while your there check out the Code4 learning channel... order yours today
- At 1:14pm on February 8, 2009,
R51 fan said… - Great magazine!
- At 11:06pm on February 4, 2009,
Denise Co 29 said… - Welcome from Berks County, Pa . Stay Safe !!!!!!!
- At 5:44pm on February 4, 2009,
jack lambert said… - welcome to ffn from new brunswick canada
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