Tag Archives: Extrication Tools

Ok.... here are two fire training courses plus a Rescue Guide from the NFPA.

The TarHEEL is Powered by a hand pump and can be used anywhere along the rocker panel to insure a solid support to push from and can be used with any brand rescue ram.

Here is a look at the 2015 Volvo XC90 Body Structure and other safety features. To help keep the occupant space inside intact in a crash, the all-new XC90 has literally been made stronger in every sense. This is achieved ...

One question I’m asked often is what vehicle has the largest airbag. While the 2015 Ford Transit has a Side-Curtain Airbag! Just how big you ask? The airbag measures about 15 feet long and 3 feet tall, with the ability ...

Here is a quick tip from the Merecedes Benz Rescue Guide about removing laminated side glass in vehicle doors. A saw is what first comes to mind to remove laminated glass, and that works well in this case. So pick your hand tool, grab a Extrication Tomahawk or GlasMaster and knock a hole in the

The folks over at Hi-Lift sent us their 48" First Responder Jack to test out and try some extrication techniques commonly used with hydraulic tools.

Situational Awareness is the new catch phrase in the extrication world. First responders must be aware of hazards of a vehicle from bumper to bumper!

Have you ever performed a dash roll and then realize that the ram is really in the way of getting the patient out of the vehicle?

Make sure you read the articles below from Dave Dalrymple and Leigh Hollins.

Here is a quick look at the driver side airbag in the Dodge Ram Truck