The fifth segment in the series on air-bag operations addresses the factors associated with stacking air bags, proper placement and procedures for assembling the system for a safe lifting operation.

A valuable part of any fire department’s rescue cache, high-pressure air lifting bags often only are partially understood by members. Many firefighters are familiar with identifying and assembling the ...

It’s not uncommon to read stories about motor vehicle collisions in poor weather conditions that involve multiple vehicles-sometimes 50 vehicles or more. In these situations, initial arriving ...