instructorstrainingauto serviceauto claimstechnical articlescontactfirst responder classroom & extrication traininglearn more automotive claims investigation & consultinglearn more automotive service training & consultinglearn more mgs tech was formed by matt stroud in 2007 with an idea to develop a technical guide (hrg) that would assist first responders in managing hybrid vehicle incident scenes. drawing on his 30-year background in the automotive field, mgs tech now teaches throughout the us and canada, providing classroom lecture and hands-on extrication courses that give first responders the knowledge to confidently manage all vehicle incidents. in addition, mgs tech now offers additional services including; technical assistance for auto insurance investigations and on-site consulting and instruction at automtive dealers.latest articlesthe reciprocating saw: a “fresh look” at a familiar toolover the years we have attended and instructed at many auto extrication events around the country. when using the reciprocating saw, we have noticed varying skill levels being demonstrated by students and instructors alike. most of the time, the saw is used at full speed, while the operator tries to hold on, as the tool throws them back and forth at 3000 strokes per minute (spm), until there is smoke and sparks and the blade goes dull since the teeth melted off.february 9th, 2014electric vehicles and their charging stationsas the price of fuel increases, many of us are searching for a cleaner and more efficient mode of transportation. we would all like to stay away from the gas station as long as possible. for many years now, new car options have been emerging including hybrid, ultra efficient gasoline or diesel, alternative fuel, and electric vehicles. in this article, we are going to explore the electric vehicle charging station, and some of the potential risks involved with this power source for vehicles.january 10th, 2013lng tanker explodes on china highway - watch unbelievable video from multiple anglesa tanker carrying liquefied natural gas overturned and exploded on a major highway in central china’s hunan province, killing five people, including three fire-fighters, state media reported.