1Collision County Line, Allstate and Genesis Rescue Systems Hosted First Responder Education Event in Menomonee Falls, WI, to Demonstrate How to Extricate People from Today’s Advanced Vehicles on August 21, 2025
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 22, 2026) – First responders from across the greater Milwaukee area donned their gear at 1Collision County Line in Menomonee Falls, WI, on Thursday, August 21 for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to the 1Collison County Line, vehicle donor Allstate and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. Genesis Rescue Systems provided the tools used by the instructors in the demonstrations.
Wisconsin first responders from these units gathered at a special NABC F.R.E.E.™ education and guidance program recently to help ensure drivers in the region get the best prepared response in case of an accident.
Today’s vehicles are equipped with numerous airbags, advanced technology and innovative safety systems that keep drivers safer in case of an accident. But these same safety advantages make it harder for first responders to rescue those drivers and passengers. Add to that the potential challenge presented by electric and hybrid engines, and first responders need a whole new arsenal of rescue tools and procedures.
The growing popularity of high-voltage hybrid and electric vehicles and the many safety concerns surrounding these vehicles makes this program a necessity. Alternative fuel systems present different challenges when first responders arrive at the scene of an accident. Electric cars, hybrid cars and natural gas vehicles have fuel systems that pose dangers for first responders if the need arises to “cut” the vehicle for rescue.
The NABC F.R.E.E.™ program (First Responder Emergency Extrication) is a National Auto Body Council® initiative providing free, hands-on training for first responders to practice extricating victims from modern vehicles. It focuses on navigating high-strength steel, advanced airbags, and electric vehicle technology, often using salvaged vehicles.
1Collision County Line has proudly served the Milwaukee area for over 40 years. 1Collision County Line, a proud second-generation, family-owned business, is celebrating more than four decades of service to the greater Milwaukee area. Since relocating from its original Milwaukee location to Menomonee Falls in 2012, the shop has grown into one of the region’s largest independently owned collision repair facilities.
With a legacy built on quality craftsmanship and customer care, 1Collision County Line offers a full range of services, including:
- Collision repair
- Glass repair and replacement
- Paintless dent repair (PDR)
- Professional auto detailing
- Deer collision repair
- Diagnostic scanning
- Theft recovery repairs
- Vehicle calibrations
As a second-generation family-owned business, the company is dedicated to combining cutting-edge repair techniques with small-town values. For more information, visit https://1collisioncountyline.com.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,500 vehicles valued at $51 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 6,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™).
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allow NABC® to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.