Firehouse

Lifting Heavy Loads - Part 2

OBJECTIVE: Understand how a wood box crib performs at failure TASK: Given the need to support a lifted or otherwise unstable load, the rescue team shall explain cribbing safety considerations and ...
Firefighter Nation

Proper Stabilization Is Critical for Extrications

Building a foundation for success–it sounds corny, doesn’t it? But it’s true. Building a foundation for success is exactly what we do every day. It’s our responsibility. No matter how big or small the ...
MLive

Giant wooden crib floats into Lake Huron to guard KWA pipeline intake

Crews launched a second crib moving forward with the KWA project to supply water from Lake Huron to Genesee County. The crib is used to protect the intake area of the pipleline supplying water to ...
Firehouse

Lifting Heavy Loads - Part 1

OBJECTIVE: Understand the components and ratings of a wood box crib and best practices when constructing a box crib at a vehicle rescue incident. TASK: Given the need to support a lifted or otherwise ...