ORLANDO, Fla. — When first responders get to a scene, they are ready.
Their training and experience immediately kick in and they run to help without hesitation.
Photos: Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles
Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles Channel 9 was invited this week to go behind the scenes with Orlando firefighters as they practiced rescuing someone from a trapped car.
Watch: Emergency Room physician reacts to body camera video of Tavares officer’s fentanyl exposure
We learned how they are always looking for new ways to improve their response.
Watch: Suspect who randomly shot women at 2 Orlando hotels says it ‘felt good,’ provided ‘sense of relief’
Dangerous crashes that trap people inside vehicles happen hundreds of times a year in our area.
Watch: ‘He’s not going to die in vain’: Central Florida family’s tragedy leads to medical breakthrough
The Orlando Fire Department has nine specialty units dedicated to extractions.
See more in the video above.
Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
©2022 Cox Media Group
