Monday night, KFD volunteers worked on their motor vehicle extrication skills, taking apart a donated car using hand tools, saws and hydraulic cutters and spreaders. Firefighters went over the concepts of stabilizing the vehicle, cutting the battery cables, safely taking out window glass, and then removing doors to access a victim who could be trapped inside. At each step, personnel went over the best approaches and then engaged in the hands-on activity. With a major interstate and several state roadways running through our district, motor vehicle accidents unfortunately comprise a major segment of our call volume each year. Remember, you can donate your old vehicle to the fire department and get a tax break in return. Simply send an inquiry to info@katonahfd.org