I was invited to train with Sandusky (OH) firefighters.  Lt. Matt Lesch saw an opportunity to review basic auto extrication techniques with a hands-on drill for his crews.  Kudos to Lt. Lesch for making it happen and the firefighters that worked to perfect their trade.

We performed a few techniques that will be familiar, but they are worth passing on.  One point of training was to use the equipment on the apparatus these firefighters had available.  You can bring in all the fancy new equipment, but what’s reality?  What’s on your rig?

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