United Recyclers Group (URG) along with MAXCORE Industries, Modern Imports and Genesis Rescue Systems Hosted First Responder Emergency Extrication Program Responders for Education Event to Demonstrate How to Extricate People from Today’s Advanced Vehicles on April 4.
ST LOUIS, MO (April 4, 2023) – More than 100 Observers and 15 first responders from the St Louis Fire Department and surrounding areas donned their rescue gear today for a hands-on demonstration of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication, preparing them to provide the best response for car accident victims in St Louis, all thanks to United Recyclers Group (URG), MAXCORE Industries, Modern Imports, Genesis Rescue Systems and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program.
United Recyclers Group (URG) along with MAXCORE Industries hosted first responders from the St Louis Fire Department and surrounding areas at a special NABC F.R.E.E.™ education and guidance program on April 4 to help ensure St Louis drivers have 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.
Fire Captain Dirk Woods, “Our department is known for their training, but we don’t always have access to late model cars with the hard steels. Great opportunity, thank you”.
The National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Education (F.R.E.E.™) program helps prepare local first responder teams to rescue accident victims from these late-model vehicles. The program provides education and live demonstrations on working with high-strength steel, airbags, advanced restraint systems, onboard technology and safety around alternative fuel vehicles. Since it was founded, it has provided education for more than 5,500 first responders.
“Our members have experience working with late model salvage vehicles. URG is proud to give back to local first responders by providing newer vehicles and arranging for a fantastic event location.” Kristi Werner -Chief Executive Officer at URG.
MAXCORE Industries provided the event location, Modern Imports provided the vehicles, and Genesis Rescue Systems supplied the classroom education and extrication demonstration.
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 3,300 vehicles valued at $47 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 5,500 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides®, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) and the NABC® Community Impact program. 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.
