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
Read More »Expect the Unexpected
Hopefully those who have watched the video noticed something about the driver and passenger window of the Range Rover?
Read More »Glass management, GlasMasters, Packexe, and a New Tool
Glass management is a phrase being thrown around the fire service extrication circles. But why should you take the time to manage glass that you plan to break anyway?
Read More »Quick Tip: Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is not just for laminated glass occupant mitigation it is used on vehicles to reduce the noise inside the passenger compartment.
Read More »Packexe SMASH Glass Management for Vehicle Extrication
Staying with the theme of my previous post - Laminated Glass Poses Significant Danger – I wanted to write about the use of a product to manage the glass during an extrication. Or “Time Critical Glass Management for vehicle extrication” as the Packexe puts it. The product is called the Packexe SMASH. The adhesive used on the Packexe SMASH was specifically formulated for holding glass which protects the patients and rescue team from glass fragments and dust. I have yet to use the Packexe SMASH system but would like to! However, based on the video below the application of the product looks straight forward. Please check out the Packexe website for more information. Fill free to post any comments or experiences with the Packexe SMASH
Read More »Laminated Glass Poses Significant Danger
Here is a simple question for you. Does your rescue truck or the truck that carries the extrication equipment have N95 masks? If it does not, it should.
Read More »2011 Ford Mustang Body Structure
Ford has stated that the 2011 Mustang uses high-strength steel in its body structure and ultra-high-strength steel in the door intrusion beams for additional side-impact protection. One thing to keep in mind is the Glass Roof that is available on ...
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