Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders News & Articles

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

How to buy extrication tools

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Vehicle extrication equipment is among the fastest-changing segment in firefighting equipment; here's what to do to get the tools you need

How to buy extrication tools (eBook)

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Download this FireRescue1 extrication tools buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

High school EMT students learn extrication techniques

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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

4 dead in 28-vehicle Colo. pileup; truck driver arrested

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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

Firefighters, EMS rescue man trapped in mechanical bull

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Firefighters had to use hydraulic rescue tools, the Jaws of Life, to disassemble the bull and save the man

FDIC 2019 product showcase

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Check out the products the FireRescue1 team had a first-hand look at during the week-long conference in Indianapolis

Achieving efficiency with combination extrication tools

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Size and technique matter when choosing and using the right cutter spreader combination extrication tools

Firefighter in distress: Cuing the rapid intervention team

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Rescuing a firefighter who has fallen through a floor in an involved structure fire may require establishing an alternate means of egress

3 steps to developing a sound extrication size-up

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Be efficient and focus on the priorities, and keeping patients, bystanders and your crew safe while planning an extrication

When and how to safely remove a seat in an automobile extrication

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Identify the potential hazards and seat design if seat removal will benefit your victims or increase access

Maximize apparatus storage with a rotating extrication tool holder

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New ‘Lazy Susan’ design helps fire crews store more tools in tight spaces without sacrificing quick access

Training day: Breaching the door

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Use the tools, props and scenario described here to train your firefighters in effective forcible entry

Spotlight: TNT Rescue is built to rescue

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Manufacturer of the only Hydraulic Rescue Tools that can be operated with 1 or 2 batteries

Four challenges to extrication in a tunnel rescue

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Resource management is key to overcoming access, patient transportation and ventilation challenges in a tunnel rescue

How a new hydraulic tool is a game changer for rescue problems

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Tackle complex calls with confidence using a multipurpose tool that can be used in a variety of scenarios

HURST Jaws of Life demonstrating eDRAULIC, StrongArm at FDIC

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The company's extrication team will demonstrate best practices on 2016/2017 Ford Police Interceptors

AMKUS releases next generation of ION battery powered rescue tool

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The ION 2.0 cutter, spreaders, combination tool and RAM utilize the DEWALT FLE XVOLTTM battery platform

Training Day: Extrication on an embankment

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Educating firefighters on extricating patients in hard-to-reach areas, like roadside embankments

5 steps to extricate patients from modern vehicles

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Rip and blitz challenges: use your cutter/spreader for car side removal extrication

'Cracking the egg:' Road crash rescue involving an overturned vehicle

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This involved technique, while rarely used, can enable rescuers to create enough space to extricate a victim safely

HURST Jaws of Life adds new equipment for manufacturing facility

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One of the new machines uses scanning technology to compare the parts that have been machined

HURST Jaws of Life introduces 6 new tools

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The debuted tools include cutters, spreaders and combination tools

6 tactical tips for rapid rescues at an apartment complex

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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