Area firefighters were given the opportunity to practice extrication skills on newer vehicles on Thursday the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty. Pictured above, a Liberty Township firefighter breaks open a dashboard during an extrication exercise at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty. Over 40 firefighters from 16 agencies participated at the event. Below, a cutaway car built by Honda shows the areas where firefighters can cut to extricate victims from cars. The lighter shades reflect more pliable materials, while the darker shades of red reflect the strongest components of the vehicles.
(Journal-Tribune photos by Joe Cortez)
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Firefighters were given the rare opportunity to practice extrication skills on newer vehicles on Thursday, with expert advice from those who helped to build them. Over 40 firefighters from 16 organizations, including Allen Township, Liberty Township, and Marysville Fire Department, took part in an extrication exercise day at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty.