Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders News & Articles
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Chicago firefighters rescue pinned worker
Firefighters worked for almost an hour to rescue a Museum of Science and Industry worker, who was pinned under a forklift
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How to buy extrication tools
Vehicle extrication equipment is among the fastest-changing segment in firefighting equipment; here's what to do to get the tools you need
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How to buy extrication tools (eBook)
Download this FireRescue1 extrication tools buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
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High school EMT students learn extrication techniques
Students learned several vehicle-rescue techniques, including how to safely knock out windows and how to properly use the Jaws of Life to remove doors
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4 dead in 28-vehicle Colo. pileup; truck driver arrested
A semi-truck hauling lumber plowed into vehicles on a crowded section of Interstate 70 near Denver, causing a fire so intense that it melted the roadway and metal off of cars
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Firefighters, EMS rescue man trapped in mechanical bull
Firefighters had to use hydraulic rescue tools, the Jaws of Life, to disassemble the bull and save the man
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FDIC 2019 product showcase
Check out the products the FireRescue1 team had a first-hand look at during the week-long conference in Indianapolis
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Achieving efficiency with combination extrication tools
Size and technique matter when choosing and using the right cutter spreader combination extrication tools
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Firefighter in distress: Cuing the rapid intervention team
Rescuing a firefighter who has fallen through a floor in an involved structure fire may require establishing an alternate means of egress
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3 steps to developing a sound extrication size-up
Be efficient and focus on the priorities, and keeping patients, bystanders and your crew safe while planning an extrication
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When and how to safely remove a seat in an automobile extrication
Identify the potential hazards and seat design if seat removal will benefit your victims or increase access
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Maximize apparatus storage with a rotating extrication tool holder
New ‘Lazy Susan’ design helps fire crews store more tools in tight spaces without sacrificing quick access
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Training day: Breaching the door
Use the tools, props and scenario described here to train your firefighters in effective forcible entry
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Spotlight: TNT Rescue is built to rescue
Manufacturer of the only Hydraulic Rescue Tools that can be operated with 1 or 2 batteries
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Four challenges to extrication in a tunnel rescue
Resource management is key to overcoming access, patient transportation and ventilation challenges in a tunnel rescue
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How a new hydraulic tool is a game changer for rescue problems
Tackle complex calls with confidence using a multipurpose tool that can be used in a variety of scenarios
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HURST Jaws of Life demonstrating eDRAULIC, StrongArm at FDIC
The company's extrication team will demonstrate best practices on 2016/2017 Ford Police Interceptors
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AMKUS releases next generation of ION battery powered rescue tool
The ION 2.0 cutter, spreaders, combination tool and RAM utilize the DEWALT FLE XVOLTTM battery platform
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Training Day: Extrication on an embankment
Educating firefighters on extricating patients in hard-to-reach areas, like roadside embankments
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5 steps to extricate patients from modern vehicles
Rip and blitz challenges: use your cutter/spreader for car side removal extrication
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'Cracking the egg:' Road crash rescue involving an overturned vehicle
This involved technique, while rarely used, can enable rescuers to create enough space to extricate a victim safely
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HURST Jaws of Life adds new equipment for manufacturing facility
One of the new machines uses scanning technology to compare the parts that have been machined
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HURST Jaws of Life introduces 6 new tools
The debuted tools include cutters, spreaders and combination tools
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6 tactical tips for rapid rescues at an apartment complex
Reaching and rescuing victims at multi-story, multi-family buildings presents a distinct set of risks and challenges; here’s a look at how to overcome the greatest threats
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5 tips for better extrication tool results
Here's how to avoid common vehicle rescue mistakes and get the most out of our extrication tools
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