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<title>Limo driver, survivor views differ on fatal fire</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/1444383-Limo-driver-survivor-views-differ-on-fatal-fire/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Martha Mendoza and Garance Burke The Associated Press REDWOOD CITY, Calif. &mdash; As smoke thickened and a fire grew in the back of a limousine, Nelia Arellano desperately tried to squeeze through a 3 foot by 1 1/2-foot partition. Stuck for a moment, Arellano made her way into the front seat. Three of her friends quickly followed. Five others didn&#39;t make it. Their bodies were later found pressed ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 7 May 2013 15:33:38 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Bride, 4 others die in limo fire on Calif. bridge</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/1443127-Bride-4-others-die-in-limo-fire-on-Calif-bridge/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The fire appeared to have started at the rear of the car; the investigation continues.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2013 19:08:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Worker dies in blender at Ore. meat plant</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/1441068-Worker-dies-in-blender-at-Ore-meat-plant/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press CLACKAMAS, Ore. &mdash; An Oregon cleaning worker was killed when he fell into a running blender at a meat-processing plant, the Clackamas County Sheriff&#39;s Office said. Deputy Nate Thompson identified the worker as Hugo Avalos-Chanon, 41, of Portland. He worked for DCS Sanitation Management, a cleaning company that has a contract with Interstate Meat Distributors. Paramedics ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2013 13:25:27 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Video: Fla. firefighters rescue cat after days spent trapped in wall</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/1440612-Video-Fla-firefighters-rescue-cat-after-days-spent-trapped-in-wall/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[NBC Miami By Maria Camila Bernal LAUDERHILL, Fla. &mdash; A neighborhood kitten was rescued Sunday by the Lauderhill Fire Department after being stuck in a wall for days. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an excitement for everybody but we are glad the kittens are out and safe,&rdquo; said Alberta Peterson, sister of the cat&rsquo;s owner. The family had been hearing the cat for days and was unable to rest, and they ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:50:31 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>1 dead, 19 hurt in Fla. overcrowded van crash</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/articles/1432102-1-dead-19-hurt-in-Fla-overcrowded-van-crash/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press KENANSVILLE, Fla. &mdash; An overcrowded van had a tire problem on the Florida Turnpike and rolled several times, killing a passenger and injuring 19 other people in a church group, state Highway Patrol officials said. The group was headed from Miami to Orlando and crashed about 7:10 p.m. Saturday in Kenansville, 60 miles southeast of Orlando, Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:56:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Extrication techniques: Vehicle in ice</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dalan Zartman]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Dalan-Zartman/articles/1423646-Extrication-techniques-Vehicle-in-ice/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Follow a prescribed rescue sequence and prepare immediately upon arrival for a go rescue when a vehicle is in icy water.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:53:28 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to conquer complicated extrications</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dalan Zartman]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Dalan-Zartman/articles/1389578-How-to-conquer-complicated-extrications/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When other risk factors are added, such as a structure or natural hazard, vehicle extrication becomes more complicated; here's how to handle those situations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2013 22:33:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Extrication tactics: Steps to stabilize and lift vehicles </title>
<author><![CDATA[Dalan Zartman]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/Dalan-Zartman/articles/1368279-Extrication-tactics-Steps-to-stabilize-and-lift-vehicles/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Follow these steps to fully stabilize a vehicle or machine, then set progressive lift sequences in motion.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:05:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Glass management: It's more than smashing windows</title>
<author><![CDATA[David Dalrymple]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/David-Dalrymple/ articles/1253042-Glass-management-Its-more-than-smashing-windows/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Before one window is shattered, it is important to know the types of glass firefighters will encounter and the additional forces that can be present at a motor vehicle accident. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:34:25 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Total side removal vs. just a door 'pop'</title>
<author><![CDATA[David Dalrymple]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/columnists/David-Dalrymple/ articles/1200397-Total-side-removal-vs-just-a-door-pop/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Let's look at the way we displace the side(s) of vehicles today. First off, be it a car, SUV or even a pick-up truck, most vehicles today have four doors (two on each side) more often than not. 

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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:21:15 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to make a quick vehicle stabilization chock</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/tips/1029784-How-to-make-a-quick-vehicle-stabilization-chock/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Here are instructions and a diagram for building a two-piece quick chock that you can use to stabilize vehicles. The quick chock offers more flexibility, and places more contact with the vehicle and the ground.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:30:41 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Maintain Your Chain</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/tips/242996-Maintain-Your-Chain/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When engaging in cutting operations, it is very important to use a chainsaw with a properly maintained chain. Properly maintained chains can make dozens of cuts. Treat your chain well, and remember to break it in first. When you first put the chain on, run the saw and let it heat up, then adjust as necessary. Also, it's important to remember that chains are not interchangeable between different brands ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:46:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Carry extra turnout gear in your privately owned vehicle</title>
<author><![CDATA[Submitted by Jake Weatherford]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/tips/233925-Carry-extra-turnout-gear-in-your-privately-owned-vehicle/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I was driving with my family last week on a cross-country vacation when we witnessed an SUV's tire blow out, resulting in a three-car accident.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:27:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Be prepared for the unexpected before the battle begins</title>
<author><![CDATA[Billy Schmidt, FireRescue1 Columnist]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/tips/106701-Be-prepared-for-the-unexpected-before-the-battle-begins/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Firefighting is like combat. We're fighting to save lives, control the incident, and conserve property. We try to do this as safely and as efficiently as possible. To accomplish that, we need a team that works as one; a team working toward the same objectives; one with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply the tactics needed. Company officers should prepare their teams for combat before the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:24:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Don't use relief cuts when pushing a dash</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireRescue Magazine]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/tips/15771-Dont-use-relief-cuts-when-pushing-a-dash/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[When pushing a dash with a hydraulic ram, don't bother with making a relief cut at the base of the jamb. Simply push the dash back to its original position and remove the ram. The dash will stay in place, and there will be enough room to remove the patient. Relief cuts will cause the dash to fall back down if the ram is removed. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 01:29:53 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>NFPA and Chevrolet Provide 10,000 firefighters and first responders with virtual electric safety vehicle training</title>
<link>http://www.firerescue1.com/extrication/official-announcements/1175896-NFPA-and-Chevrolet-Provide-10-000-firefighters-and-first-responders-with-virtual-electric-safety-vehicle-training/</link>
<description><![CDATA[The online training, hosted by NFPA, became available in April 2011 and features an inside look at the newest technology and safety systems on the all-electric 2011 Chevrolet Volt. NFPA's Electric Vehicle Safety Training project is a nationwide progrm to help firefighters and other first responders prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road in the United States. The NFPA project, funded by a $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, provides first responders with information they need to most effectively deal with potential emergency situations involving electric vehicles.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:30:19 UTC</pubDate>

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