Tag Archives: Extrication

2016 BMW i8 Rescue Guide

The body structure of the BMW i8 is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Most extrication tools will cut thru carbon fiber without an issue.

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2016 Lexus RC Body Structure

The 2016 Lexus RC Body Structure dissipates the force of a collision, crumple zones in the front and rear are intentionally designed to compress at a controlled rate to help protect occupants within the more rigid passenger compartment.

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2016 Subaru Legacy Body Structure

2016 Subaru Legacy Rescue Extrication

Here's a look at the bodys structure, airbags, and curtain airbag stored gas inflator locations in the 2016 Subaru Legacy.

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure

2016 Chevy Cruze Body Structure (Source: Eckhardt/Kupper 2014 Aachen Body Engineering

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure is the first model to adopt GM’s new global compact midsize car platform. It was developed by a team of European engineers the design team made it a goal to include as much high-strength steel as possible.

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle FCV

2015 Hyundai Tucson FCV

Just like other Fuel Cell Vehicles, the Tucson Fuel Cell is currently being leased in select areas in California where fueling infrastructure is available. the vehicle will be available in other regions as fueling infrastructure becomes available.

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2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Sedan

2016 Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Sedan

Hydrogen vehicles are out on the roadways. However, lack of a refueling infrastructure is the largest road block. The largest infrastructure in the United States is currently on the West Coast.

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Vehicle into House Extrication

3rd Alarm Photography posted those pictures on their Facebook page from an extrication of a patient. The vehicle went thru a wall in the garage into the home. Here's the role Social Media can play in the Fire Service on a positive note.

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