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I have previously blogged about the need to practice cross ramming and how effective it can be at creating space and easing the extrication process when the vehicle has suffered massive intrusion e.g...
In my last blog I briefly touched upon the importance of a cyclic approach to training to allow less experienced rescuers to develop. Becoming a firefighter/rescuer is a huge undertaking requiring a...
Regular readers of my blog (and yes, there are some!) will know what great emphasis I place on good quality training. I am passionate about upskilling people and feel very strongly that instructors...
Space creation is an integral part of freeing any entrapped (pinned) patient and is a process that, in my view, essentially has two distinct areas: external and internal space creation. External space...
As you know, training is my passion and I believe that we should grasp every opportunity to improve our skills and knowledge when it comes to technical and medical rescue. Sometimes training can...
A vehicle resting on its side following a collision is not an uncommon occurrence and crews should be familiar with the options they have with which to extricate the occupant(s). Fewer options When we...
Looking back on 2017 I have quite a lot to be thankful for, both personally and professionally. It has been a great year for myself and my family. My children are growing, physically, mentally and...
In my previous blog I provided a definition of Rapid Intervention, based on the Team Approach method used in attendance to road traffic collisions. It includes a two-stage response, splitting up the...
In the next two blogs I would like to talk about the subject of rapid intervention. Rapid Intervention is a term that is often used when talking about vehicle extrication. In my experience, it seems...
Followers of my blog (and rescue topics on social media in general) may be aware that a recent publication of mine, regarding the use of lifting with hydraulic spreaders, created some robust debate...