Crews with the Pineville Fire Department spent the week honing their vehicle extrication skills, focusing on stabilization, extrication, and patient assessment during motor vehicle accident scenarios.

Firefighters practiced using specialized equipment such as hydraulic rams, cutters, and spreaders to safely and efficiently remove occupants from vehicles while maintaining safety for both responders and patients.

The department credited Auto Tech Pineville for providing the training vehicles used during the exercises, which allowed crews to simulate real-world rescue conditions and strengthen their response capabilities.