Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The current Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-present) has some very large roof airbag gas inflator. Take a look at the images .....
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2012 Hyundai Elantra Body Structure and Airbag
Side impact door beams, while the beams rarely cause any issues with extrication, knowing where the
Read More »National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium Training App
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium’s First Responder Safety Training features a suite of modern technology products and training for electric drive vehicles. Participants learn important information needed to safely respond to accidents involving these vehicles.
Read More »2012 Holden Commodore Body Structure (Au)
Here is a quick post for our readers from Australia, The Holden Commodore body structure. The B-pillar (yellow) is Ultra High Strength Steel for cab protection in side impacts.
Read More »Multi-Door Pickup Truck Side Removal
Make sure you read David Dalrymple's article titled Multi-Door Pickup Truck Side Removal. But what is different? Isn't just a truck with four doors? Kind of........
Read More »Moditech Extrication Training Magnet Labels
So you cannot get a late model vehicle with all the new airbags with the hidden stored gas inflators. Not to mention all the Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) used in the body structures. No problem! Moditech has created a very simple training tool that can be used as an evolution evolves.
Read More »2011 Dodge Nitro Body Structure
Quick look at the 2011 Dodge Nitro Body Structure.
Read More »2011 VW Jetta Body Structure
The all-new 2011 Jetta includes several features designed to enhance driver and passenger safety. The “Intelligent Crash Response System” (ICRS) turns off the fuel pump, activates the hazard lights and unlocks the doors in the case of an airbag deployment. Some make sure you try before you pry. Unfair, I know! Aside from all the fancy safety features, the body structure has Ultra High Strength Steel in the A & B Pillars and the roof rails.
Read More »Struts Galore at FDIC
Walking around the floor at FDIC I thought to myself that I must be in extrication heaven, or at least Struts Galore to say the least! Struts were everywhere at FDIC. Almost every major strut manufacturer had a booth with a car with the rubber up. Below are a few pictures from Res-Q-Jack’s and Paratech’s booth. Please post any comments about struts you like or what your department uses.
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