The technical rescue capablities at Harrisonburg Rescue Squad continue to expand. We are so excited for our mass casualty incident trailer to be placed in service and become a state-wide resource. HRS members have volunteered their own time to prepare the MCI trailer. They have put in electricity, stocked the trailer, organized supplies, and so much more.
Members interested in technical rescue have been practicing their skills and learning new techniques through monthly drills and continuing education courses.
On October 13, some of our members had the opportunity to attend a class about emergency extrication. They got to practice many hands-on skills and learn about airbags and restraint systems as well as hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. It is so important that we keep up with the latest trends in extrication so that we are able to perform these skills in real-life incidents.
At the end of the month some of our members will attend Big Rig Rescue to learn the safest and most efficient ways performing extrication when a tractor trailer or other oversized vehicle is involved. This is very important due to the proximity of Interstate 81 and Route 33 and other highways in our first due.
Other members may travel to Wintergreen Resort to take part in Basic and Light Duty Rescue.
