The June edition of In-Depth Extrication challenged you to approach extrication tactics as precise, methodical processes that employ various hydraulic tools, and I offered tips for understanding the ...

Over the past several years, many trade publications, blogs and manuals have emphasized the importance of responder positioning in relation to hydraulic tools and tactics on the extrication scene.

Hurst® Jaws of Life rescue systems have been instrumental in saving thousands of lives throughout their 30 year history. From race track beginnings in 1972 to the rescue heroes of today, Jaws of Life ...

When an Altoona Fire Department crew answered an entrapment call involving a Mercedes SUV in spring 2015, firefighter Mike Hawksworth couldn’t cut through the door hinges to free the patient. Instead, ...

Valparaiso, IN May 13, 2025 — AMKUS Rescue Systems, a leader in the manufacturing of extraction tools for firefighters and emergency responders, announced that the company has launched its newest ...

The Pawhuska Fire Department has new equipment that it hopes will make rescues quicker and safer. The fire department got a new pair of cutters, spreaders and struts that it will use when responding ...