Firefighters immediately stabilized the school bus using 4 X 6 Cribbing.
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In order for stabilization to be effective, the vehicle must be stabilized at three points.
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Access was gained through the windshield after cutting it out with the Glass Master™.
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Firefighters began removing the window frames.
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Firefighter/EMT Raley removing the window frames with a Halogen Tool.
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The sheet metal had to be punctured in order to cut the post.
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Firefighters pay close attention waiting their turn.
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Lieutenant Nelson cuts the post with the "O" Cutters.
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Firefighters began to work on each side to see which tool will be more effective.
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An interior image of the Rescuers.
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Firefighter Jim Gray begins to cut the hinges on the rear of the bus.
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Once the side of the bus is folded, a final cut releases the sheet metal.
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Cadet Firefighters practicing their extrication skills.
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The work of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department !!!
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The rear of the bus is easily cut and folded out.
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The overall objectives of the drill were met as firefighters begin cleaning up the equipment.
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