The National Auto Body Council has appointed Brian Gallamore as program manager for its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program, replacing George Avery, who is retiring after 13 years leading the initiative. Gallamore, a career firefighter who most recently served as Special Operations Captain for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, will oversee the […]
Kentucky First Responders Learn New Rescue Skills Through NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication Program
More than 30 first responders from the 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, all thanks to the Glaser’s Collision Centers, Nationwide Insurance, Genesis Rescue Systems and the National Auto Body Council […]
National Auto Body Council First Responder Emergency Extrication Program Salutes First Responders on National First Responder Day
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. Since the program was founded, it has provided hands-on education to nearly 5,000 first responders, thanks to the support of its vehicle donors and tool partners Hurst Jaws of Life […]
NABC and Women’s Industry Network Host Webinar July 22 to Showcase Benefits of Education Programs for First Responders
Together with the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), the National Auto Body Council (NABC) will host a webinar on Thursday July 22 at 1 p.m. (EDT) to educate collision repair professionals about the benefits of hosting a NABC First Responder Emergency Education (F.R.E.E.) program and step-by-step guidance on how to implement it. As collision repair shops […]
Second Annual National Auto Body Council Day in Palm Springs January 14
In 2020, the National Auto Body Council will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration as well as its yearly fundraising efforts with the annual NABC Day for the collision repair industry featuring the annual NABC Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Hertz, a NABC Recycled Rides presentation, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) education […]
National Auto Body Council Receives National Award for its First Responders Emergency Extrication Program
The National Auto Body Council was honored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with its highest award, the Power of A Summit Award for its First Responders Emergency Extrication (FREE) Program, an initiative to provide first responders with the latest extrication training along with actual hands-on extrication practice working on late model vehicles […]
Fire Fighters Learn New Rescue Skills at NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication Program in Virginia
Tuck’s Collision and Restoration in Pulaski, Va. hosted 37 first responders from 13 area fire departments and four counties at a special National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Responder Emergency Extrication Program (F.R.E.E.) education and guidance program on Tuesday, September 11, to help ensure Pulaski-are drivers have the best prepared response in case of an […]
National Auto Body Council Expands First Responder Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program is expanding with the addition of rescue tool manufacturers Hurst Jaws of Life and Genesis Rescue Systems providing instructors for NABC member-hosted extrication events nationwide. NABC’s F.R.E.E. program provides first responders with hands-on practice specifically on late model vehicles equipped with […]
NABC’s Program Provides Firefighters with Crash Course on How to Cut Up Complex Vehicles
The National Auto Body Council (NABC), Caliber Collision and State Farm teamed up with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to host a special First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training program for 75 firefighters representing 14 fire and rescue companies throughout Virginia, Maryland and New York. NABC’s training program is designed to provide specialized instruction […]
Butler’s Collision Kicks off NABC Fall Training First Responder Extrication Demos
Over 25 Detroit-area first responders smashed windows, deployed airbags and cut up vehicles at Butler’s Collision in Roseville, Mich. recently, kicking off the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Fall schedule of First Responder Emergency Extrication (FREE) training sessions. Hosted by National Auto Body Council members, the FREE program provides local first responders across the country […]