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National Auto Body Council First Responder Emergency Extrication Program Salutes First Responders on National First Responder Day

October 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

NABC and Women’s Industry Network Host Webinar July 22 to Showcase Benefits of Education Programs for First Responders

July 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council, Webinars, Women's Industry Network

Second Annual National Auto Body Council Day in Palm Springs January 14

December 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

National Auto Body Council Receives National Award for its First Responders Emergency Extrication Program

November 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

Fire Fighters Learn New Rescue Skills at NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication Program in Virginia

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council, Virginia

National Auto Body Council Expands First Responder Program

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

NABC’s Program Provides Firefighters with Crash Course on How to Cut Up Complex Vehicles

October 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

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Butler’s Collision Kicks off NABC Fall Training First Responder Extrication Demos

September 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC FREE Training schedule

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

Anaheim First Responders Participate in NABC Auto Extrication Drills at NACE | CARS

August 22, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

First responders from Anaheim Fire & Rescue cut up four cars in front of a live audience at NACE | CARS Expo and Conference last week in a unique, hands-on program designed to help save critical seconds when extricating victims in accidents involving complex, late model vehicles. The drills are part of the First Responder […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council

National Auto Body Council Members to Present Multiple Recycled Rides, First Responder Demos at NACE

July 14, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it has scheduled multiple opportunities at NACE | CARS for repairers and others in the collision repair industry to personally experience the impact of its program initiatives and learn how they can collaborate with business partners to bring these community service programs into their local communities. NABC members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anaheim, First Responder Emergency Extrication, NACE, National Auto Body Counci, Recycled Rides

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