Read the blog posts of experts travelling the world to train and exchange knowledge with rescuers from all nationalities.
I have just returned from the UKRO National Extrication Challenge held at the Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh, UK. I have blogged many times about the value of these (and other) extrication...
Safety is the principle consideration of any rescue scene. All rescuers have well-established operating procedures for ensuring a safe system of work. This starts before you have even left your fire...
I have just returned from the largest fire and rescue exhibition in the world: Interschutz 2015 in Hannover, Germany. Along with a team from Holmatro we staged an International Extrication Challenge...
The vast majority of my job is devoted to education and sharing knowledge, whether that is with end users of our products or our own internal staff. I am lucky that my job allows me to do some very...
In my last blog I claimed that extrication (in general) is getting easier. I thought it would be a good idea to offer a few practical examples and explain in more detail why I believe this to be the...
It occurred to me recently that when I look at all the factors involved in vehicle extrication, I do believe it is getting easier. Why? Well, let me explain. The principle factors involved in...
I received a call on the way into work this morning. The call was from Dr Mark Forrest. As well as being an anaesthetist, he is Medical Director of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service in the UK (my old...
On 29th December 2014 a Virgin Atlantic jet bound for Las Vegas (USA) returned to its departure airport ( London Gatwick), because a landing gear fault had been identified. Before it touched down, it...
Happy New Year; I hope that 2015 brings health and happiness to you all. My blog celebrates its second anniversary this week, but the video below from Dayton, Ohio is far older. This year it turns 21...
Science is wonderful, I love it. Mankind has recently landed a spacecraft on comet 67P which is over 300 million miles away, now that is science! However, if you read through all of my blogs you will...