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, ...

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 ...

sviweb – When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue, the Cedar Park, TX Fire Department chose a 22′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a 20″ raised-roof Spartan Gladiator chassis, which houses a powerful 505 HP ...

SVIweb – When spec’ing its new Heavy Rescue unit, the White Plains, NY Fire Department chose a Spartan Gladiator EMFD, powered by a Cummins X15 505 HP engine. This Heavy Rescue truck features a 25,000 ...