Action Training Systems, Inc. has worked closely with the Puyallup Extrication Team since 2000. ATS has been a proud sponsor of the Pile Up in Puyallap during this time which has proven to be mutually beneficial to both organizations. Members of the Puyallup Extrication Team have proven to be very valuable as subject matter experts for ATS in the development of our Vehicle Extrications series, which has been distributed throughout the U. S. and Canada. We at Action Training Systems are proud to be associated with such an exceptional organization as the Puyallup Extrication Team.

Sincerely,
George A. Avila, Jr. - President/CEO
Action Training Systems, Inc.
"Innovative Training Systems for Emergency Responders"
Phone: (360)394-4285 / Fax: (360)394-4271
www.action-training.com

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I recently received an e-mail asking me to share my experience with the PXT. I went to the training class with District 5 at the Satsop training facility, and let me tell you, I was totally blown away. I was expecting training that I had already received, but was blown away at what I learned! It was like attending a Driver's Ed. class put on by Dale Jr.! The level of knowledge the instructors possessed was limitless. They truly made it look like an art form. The way we normally approach vehicle extrication is changed forever. The willingness of the instructors to explain and demonstrate the theories behind the actions was awesome. Learning about everything from scene size-up, to IC, to executing the plans, to patient care, made it go from "an hour to 20 minutes" (or sometimes less) in regards to time on-scene. I would recommend these courses to any Department. It was definitely an eye-opener.

Sincerely,

Skip Knudtson
Lake Quinault Fire Department
Grays Harbor Fire District 4
Quinault, WA
cknudtson@centurytel.net

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Of course I would recommend this course to my peers! Great for 2 year guys, 10 year group and 20 year guys. Every LT and Capt. should have this as a job requirement.

Jeff Shelman
Shoreline

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Being a former school teacher of 12 years, I appreciate teh completeness with which the info is presented. There is obviously a lot of effort put into the instruction. Almost as important, I love the passion that the instructors have for the topic and our learning. This class is the best class I have taken related to the fire service.

Derek Abdella
Kent Fire RFA

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If you take this class you can get a car off a person in 27 seconds.

Jesse Wise

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Thanks to you and your team for putting on the class at Ocean Shores over the weekend.  It was without a doubt one of the best trainings I have attended! 

Thanks again,
-Kevin Ross

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Thank you for an exciting and awesome exercise on our property. We were worried about clean-up and safety.
Your team went way beyond our expectations in tough weather conditions and left our property spotless.
It meant a very long day and we sincerely thank you.

If anyone doubts your teams follow through we would be happy to relay our story.

Your team was great.

Ken Mercer
Director of Tourism & Business Development
City of Ocean Shores

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I have been through sveral different extrication drills and I have to say PXT is undoubtedly number one in the business!  This was, is, and will be the best drill ever. I expected excellence, but you provided so much more.  Thank you again

- Lou Trcka, Fire Chief, Carbonado Fire/Rescue

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City of Puyallup Fire & Rescue
902 7th Street NW
Puyallup, WA 98371

July 24, 2006

Fire Chief Merle Frank,

This letter comes to you with geat appreciation for the maximum efforts that your Extrication Team members put forward in order to make the 2006 "Pile Up in Puyallup" a complete success!  The hospitality and professionalism extended to me as a T.E.R.C judge was the best that I have ever received during any challenge I have been a part of, as either a judge or a competitor.  Your members hosted a Regional challenge that was as credible as any International competition.  I was also impressed by the high standard of prefessional competence and integrity that each and every one of your team members had shown during the Hands-on Advanced Auto Extrication class that I was so fortunate to be associated with as an instructor.  Within your dept you have some of the most dedicated and highly informed extrication specialists that the fire service has to offer, and I hope that these individuals receive the support and recognition that they deserve for this challenge and any other extrication activities that they decide to pursue in the future.

One final note, if myself & my family were traveling in your jurisdiction and had the misfortune of being
involved in a Motor Vehicle accident, I can rest assured of receiving the utmost in professionalism and patient care. 
The success of any Organization depends on its structure...and you have got the right people working for you.

Sincerely,

Randy Schmitz
Calgary Fire Dept

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"This class should be mandatory, whether you experience or not! You will learn (or review) basics, various extrication equipment, vehicle scenarios, alternative methods & much more at a comfortable pace. It does not hit you right away hoe much you learn or raise the level of extrication skills you may already have….then you look back on the day and go “WOW”! I appreciate the opportunity to have taken part in the valuable experience, Thank You."

T.A. Brosco
FF/EMT
SE Thurston Fire District #2

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"PXT put on the best class I have had in 29 years of Fire Service.  It's a real hands-on, taught by true professionals, and not recommended for the faint of heart."

D. Beisel
Ladder 1 Seattle Fire Department

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"I have been a Fireman for 32 years, and I have never taken part in a class so well instructed, or organized.
Every instructor was on the same page. That's a very rare accomplishment."

Lieutenant M. Anderson
City of Kirkland Fire Department

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"It's set up very well, with the four stations.  The info / skill are current and the delivery came from experience.  Thank you!"

T. Knoeppel
VFD

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"I would recommend this course because when trained to realism you perform a lot better when the real deal hits."

T. Dierdorff
Clackamas Fire

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"Absolutely recommend this course.  I would take this course again!  There is no way I absorbed everything.   I wish I could send all of our truck companies 2x yearly."

K. Roban
Portland Fire & Rescue

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"Yes, it is always a great opportunity to find different techniques and tools to accomplish the job.  I now have a larger "tool box" to use on any motor vehicle accident."

P. Williamson
Seappoose Rural Fire District

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"Yes I would recommend, because the more players we get on the same page the better we will be as an organization."

S Pongracz
Boring Fire