Firefighters train
with Air Bags

URGENT UPDATE: Air Bag Training Pays Off

MidTown – Town of Evans NY – April 28, 2004 --- Evans Center Firefighters trained in the use of their Paratech Air Bags with manufacturer's representatives earlier tonight.

Evans Center carries three different size airbags on their Engine 1 - a combination engine/rescue. The fire company has been using airbags for over ten years with the largest bag having a lifting capacity of 17 tons.

The training was provided by Mike Meldrum and Tony Schueckler, technical representatives for Paratech. Training started out in the classroom with a video and discussion on the application, set-up, use, maintenance and care of the air bag system.

The trainers and crew then went outside to Evans Center's HOT Zone Training Facility and practiced multiple cribbing and lift scenarios with a station wagon. Sixteen firefighters participated.

Special thanks to Mike and Tony for providing the in-service training.

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