Safe and Fast Extrication

08/20/2026

What a mess…

08/19/2026

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children…NO two vehicle crashes are the same. This particular crash with a semi-truck certainly goes beyond the basic level of vehicle extrication. Rescuers quickly need to develop a strategical plan and have the trained rescuers rapidly able to execute the tactical operations to safely mitigate the disentanglement of crash victims within the Golden Hour. Thus, reduced suffering and the chances that serious injuries sustained in a crash that can cause permanently disability or death. Stay safe.

An infant was among those seriously injured after a semi crashed into multiple vehicles this morning, pinning a car between two semi-trucks.

Learn more in the comments ⬇️

08/14/2026

With advances in vehicle design by manufacturers, methods for removing entrapped crash victims change with each year. In order to keep up with these changes, there must be methods for exchanging information between agencies responsible for the disengagement of entrapped victims. Stay safe.

08/14/2026

Stay safe!

Lowering your chances of being involved in a serious crash is in your control. ✔️

Safe driving habits protect you and everyone else around you.

08/14/2026

A challenging extrication…stay safe.

08/14/2026

There is a lot of truth to this…surviving a motor vehicle crash is dependent on the severity of the crash and the injuries incurred, but also depends on access to a skilled rescue TEAM and a well-coordinated trauma care system. Stay Safe!

CERTIFIED DOESN’T MEAN COMPETENT.

A certificate is just a piece of paper if all you did was sit in a classroom, watch someone else demonstrate a skill, and then put the paperwork in a binder.

If you come back from training and never touch the skill again, what the hell was the point?

Papers on the wall don't save lives.
Certs in a binder don't make the grab.

Reps do. Discipline does. Experience does.

This job isn't one and done. You don't take a class, get a certificate, and suddenly become a pro.

You train.
You practice.
You screw it up.
You fix it.
You do it again.

Then you keep doing it until the skill is there when the s**t hits the fan.

The firefighter who keeps sharpening the craft will always be more valuable than the one who collects certificates and stops training.

Don't collect paper.

Build capability.

08/07/2026

A challenging vehicle extrication with multiple entrapments. Stay safe.

06/24/2026

Life can change in a heartbeat! No two crashes are the same. Surviving a motor vehicle crash is dependent on the severity of the crash and injuries incurred, but it is also dependent on access to a highly trained vehicle extrication rescue team. Stay safe.

06/07/2026

A saddened time…A.C. Matt Anderson showed such strength and courage dealing with colon cancer. He generously shared his knowledge, experience, and passion for rescue with everyone around him. He played a vital role in collaborative vehicle extrication research conducted by SAFE and the Medical College of Wisconsin…helping apply advanced techniques for patient care, including head and neck stabilization during complex crash extrications. Matt will always be remembered for his generosity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to helping others. Prayers for the family, friends and and rescuers. R.I.P. Matt.

🚒 Line of Duty Death Notification 🚑

It is with profound sadness that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Assistant Chief Matthew Anderson.

For over 32 years, Matt dedicated his life to serving others through Fire and EMS. His career began in Maple Bluff, where he earned his EMT-B certification and started a journey that would touch countless lives. Throughout his distinguished career, Matt proudly served with Madison West Ambulance, Curtis Ambulance, Bell Ambulance, Hartland Fire Department, Lisbon Fire Department, Ryan Brothers Ambulance, and the Johnson Creek Fire Department.

In 2012, while serving with Hartland Fire Department, Matt earned his Paramedic certification, further demonstrating his commitment to providing the highest level of care to those in need.

Matt was more than a firefighter, paramedic, and officer. He was a mentor, leader, teacher, and friend. He embodied the true meaning of brotherhood and dedicated countless hours to helping others succeed in the fire and EMS service. He was known for his quick wit, endless sass, and perfectly timed one-liners that could bring a smile to anyone’s face, even on the toughest days.

For more than seven years, Matt courageously battled colon cancer. Despite the challenges he faced, he continued to answer the call, serve his community, mentor future generations of firefighters and EMS providers, and give back to the profession he loved so deeply. His strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication inspired everyone around him.

Matt’s impact on the fire and EMS community cannot be measured. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the providers he trained and mentored, and the friendships he built throughout his career.

He leaves behind shoes that can never truly be filled, but his lessons, leadership, and memory will remain with us forever.

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with Matt’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We ask that you keep them in your hearts as they navigate the days ahead. Please know that your fire and EMS family stands beside you, and Matt’s legacy will never be forgotten.

Celebration of Life

Family, friends, and members of the fire and EMS community are invited to join us in celebrating Matt’s life on:

📍 Bowl-A-Vard Lanes
2121 E. Springs Drive
Madison, Wisconsin

📅 June 10, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please come share stories, memories, and laughter as we honor a man who gave so much to so many.

Rest easy, brother. Thank you for your service, your friendship, your mentorship, and your unwavering dedication to others.

You will be missed, but never forgotten.

❤️🖤🚒🚑

05/21/2026

Horrible crash… I was hit by a run away semi-truck. Stay safe.