Tag Archives: Firefighter

Product Review: ResQMe Tool

First off, the small size of the tool is one of the biggest assets. It fits easily onto a swivel snap hook which I keep on my radio strap. This makes it easy to use and keeps it readily accessible. This method eliminates digging thru pockets trying to find the tool you are looking for.

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2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid

Boron Steel B-pillar

The Honda Emergency Response Guide for the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid Electric Vehicle provides a good amount of information for dealing with this vehicle during an extrication or vehicle accident.

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2015 Lexus NX Body Structure

2015 Lexus NX Body Structure

The body structure of the combines extensive use of high-tensile steel (up to 980Mpa) with aluminium. That steel can be found in strategic areas such as the centre pillar hinge reinforcement, outer rockers and roof crossmembers – all of which are ...

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TarHEEL Extrication Tool

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.

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2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Body Structure

Aluminum and high-strength steel body structure

So what is different about the body structure in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Greater use of aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, advanced lightweight materials such as extruded and cast aluminum, diecast magnesium, metal-polymer hybrids.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Airbags

Mercedes-Benz Extrication Rescue

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a few airbags to protect the occupants. It has an advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection.

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2014 Chevrolet Equinox Body Structure

Here's a quick look at the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox Body Structure. A screenshot from Moditech's Crash Recovery System shows airbag and batteries locations.

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2015 Volvo XC90 Body Structure

2015 Volvo XC90 Body Structure

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 ...

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2015 Cadillac Escalade Body Structure

2015 Cadillac Escalade Body Structure

The 2015 Cadillac Escalade body structure  has a fully boxed frame composed of more than 75 percent high-strength steel.  The safety cage constructed using ultra-high-strength steel alloys.  Like most luxury vehicles, the Escalade has acoustic front glass which means laminated glass. ...

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