State of the art airbags in service
 
By Firefighter Jp Smedile
July 8, 2025
 

Last night, our membership trained on the safe deployment and usage of our new Paratech Maxiforce G3 Lifting airbags. The compliment includes (1) KPI-8 bag capable of lifting 9.1 US tons and a maximum height of 6.4 inches, (2) KPI-22 bags capable of each lifting 29.8 US tons and a maximum height of 10.8 inches, (1) Multiforce unit capable of 37.2 US tons and a maximum height of 16in. The Mulitforce had 0 problem lifting our heavy rescue truck off the ground! These bags will greatly increase our rescue capabilities. We’re excited to see what they can do during future trainings.