Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this Paratech Virtual Workshop, hear from Paratech's guest host Jeff Hakola, owner of Blue Collar Training Network, LLC. Playback this pre-recorded webinar to learn different types of extrications, vehicle movements and the five-step process on stabilization and extrication. Also, learn how to identify the type of extrication, loads, and stop the crush.
About Guest Speaker Jeff Hakola
Jeff Hakola is the owner of Blue Collar Training Network LLC He is an Engineer at Merced City Fire, a Rescue Specialist and Heavy equipment and rigging specialist for OES California Regional Task Force 5 based out of Fresno California.
About Blue Collar Training Network LLC
Blue Collar Training Network, LLC was started in 2015 as a way to bridge the gap for departments needing more training. BCTN is owned and operated by Jeff Hakola with a number of instructors located around the United States. The overall goal of our company is to bring fire service information to departments in order to build their cadre of instructors and help develop their fire fighting skills. Our foundational belief is that skill is developed through hands-on, practical evolutions. Our instructors are highly-motivated firefighters who are devoted to giving back to the fire service.
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In this Paratech Virtual Workshop, hear from Paratech's guest host Jeff Hakola, owner of Blue Collar Training Network, LLC. Playback this pre-recorded webinar to learn different types of extrications, vehicle movements and the five-step process on stabilization and extrication. Also, learn how to identify the type of extrication, loads, and stop the crush.
About Guest Speaker Jeff Hakola
Jeff Hakola is the owner of Blue Collar Training Network LLC He is an Engineer at Merced City Fire, a Rescue Specialist and Heavy equipment and rigging specialist for OES California Regional Task Force 5 based out of Fresno California.
About Blue Collar Training Network LLC
Blue Collar Training Network, LLC was started in 2015 as a way to bridge the gap for departments needing more training. BCTN is owned and operated by Jeff Hakola with a number of instructors located around the United States. The overall goal of our company is to bring fire service information to departments in order to build their cadre of instructors and help develop their fire fighting skills. Our foundational belief is that skill is developed through hands-on, practical evolutions. Our instructors are highly-motivated firefighters who are devoted to giving back to the fire service.
Visit / follow Blue Collar Training's website & social media for more information on BCTN:
bluecollartn.com
Facebook: facebook.com/bluecollartrainingnetwork
Visit Paratech's website:
paratech.com
Subscribe to Paratech's email newsletter:
paratech.com/email
Follow Paratech where you use social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/ParatechInc
Twitter: twitter.com/Paratech_Inc
YouTube: youtube.com/user/paratechinc
Instagram: instagram.com/paratech_inc
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/paratech-inc.
Call Us:
U.S.: +1 800-435-9358
Europe: +45 6611 2422










