Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles

ORLANDO, Fla. — When first responders get to a scene, they are ready.

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Their training and experience immediately kick in and they run to help without hesitation.

Photos: Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles

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Orlando firefighters sharpen lifesaving skills to save people trapped inside wrecked vehicles

Channel 9 was invited this week to go behind the scenes with Orlando firefighters as they practiced rescuing someone from a trapped car.

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We learned how they are always looking for new ways to improve their response.

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Dangerous crashes that trap people inside vehicles happen hundreds of times a year in our area.

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The Orlando Fire Department has nine specialty units dedicated to extractions.

See more in the video above.

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