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, ...

As the contracted technical rescue provider for Johnston County, the Clayton Fire Department uses this specialized equipment and training to support emergency response efforts not only in Clayton but ...

The Vancouver Fire Department has purchased an early holiday present in the form of new heavy extrication equipment for its technical rescue team. Paratech Hydrafusion Struts will allow the department ...

Paratech's MAXIFORCE G2 Air Lifting Bags are available in 14 sizes with the power to lift, move or shift weights up to 89 tons (80.9 metric tons) per bag. Paratech's MAXIFORCE G2 Air Lifting Bags are ...

WHITEHOUSE STATION -- Whitehouse Fire Company and Whitehouse Rescue Squad held a joint extrication drill by simulating a car crash Tuesday night. Crews utilized Paratech struts, auto cribs, step ...

Approximately 2 years ago, the chiefs and members of the Temple (Pa.) Fire Company (TFC) decided it was time to replace its 1986 Hahn/Saulsbury heavy-rescue truck. The truck had begun to rust and ...

Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue officials purchased a variety of new equipment courtesy of a grant by U.S. Steel. Don German, manager of U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant, presented a $30,000 ...