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Read the blog posts of experts travelling the world to train and exchange knowledge with rescuers from all nationalities.
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The Future without Vehicle Extrication?
09 Dec 2016Over the last few years I have had many conversations about the possibility of the art of vehicle extrication becoming obsolete at some point in the future. It is something I often think about...
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The Importance of the Human Factor in Rescue
11 Nov 2016I was recently invited to the Brands Hatch Motor Racing Circuit in the UK to take part in some research related to motor sports rescue. Whilst I was there and our research was complete, I was kindly...
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Degree of Difficulty
12 Aug 2016I have just finished watching the men’s synchronized diving final from the Rio Olympics on TV. The amount of skill on display was phenomenal and if I had another four lifetimes, I could not reach that...
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Enthusiasm - The Key Ingredient for Training
25 May 2016Very often with my job I get to travel to areas of the world where the opportunities for the rescuers to develop their technical rescue skills are limited for many and varied reasons. It may be due to...
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Trauma Update - Adding Some Clarity
28 Apr 2016I have recently returned from a trauma conference in the UK where amongst the topics we discussed was the very hot issues of self-extrication, the use of cervical collars and spinal boards during...
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Dashboard Relocation - When, How and How Far?
08 Apr 2016Dashboard relocation is something that is already second nature to many rescuers. As statistically most vehicle collisions involve a frontal ‘offset’ contact between two vehicles, understanding the...
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Do We Always Know What is on the Other Side?
17 Mar 2016Keen readers of my blog will know that sharing knowledge and information is the drive behind what I write. Periodically I read information related to rescue that is misguiding and can lead the rescuer...
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Heavy Rescue – Time for a Rethink?
26 Feb 2016In recent weeks I have spent time in several countries discussing heavy rescue. Of course the popular concept of heavy rescue is dealing with extrication from trucks on the road. While I understand...
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Extrication Survey - Rollover Complexity
05 Feb 2016Several weeks ago I invited readers to complete a very short and simple extrication survey. A huge thanks to the 500+ that did, and if you haven't yet completed it, shame on you; you can redeem...
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Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Safety - A Little Context
08 Jan 2016We all know that safety of rescue personnel is the single most important consideration during operational activities, whether that is during training or whilst actually attending an incident. I often...