Frankfort, Ill. — Paratech, Inc., a leader in providing products to fire and rescue personnel around the world, today announced Rescue Guardian, the most advanced monitoring and alarm system for ...

Collapse operations seems to be a taboo topic at many fire and rescue departments. When the matter is discussed, many times, the conversation entails several issues, including training, funding, ...

Vehicle stabilization seems to be an afterthought during vehicle extrication. Some suggest that a vehicle doesn’t need stabilization unless the vehicle is unbalanced. Only then will the cribbing and ...

Proper vehicle stabilization is the foundation of any extrication. Stabilization is sometimes as simple as placing wheel chocks under the front and back wheels. Sometimes, on more complex incidents ...

New heavy extrication equipment will have the Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad at the scene of incidents involving heavy vehicles such as semitractor-trailers and even trains. The Kandiyohi County Board ...