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Rescue 1 replied to T.J.'s discussion 'Res-Q-Jack: Vehicle Stabilization Struts, Lifting Rescue'

Air bags will let the the object down but looking at the photo's the one looks like it was in a training setting and the other also. I know that when we have used them to lift in either real world or training there has been ways to lower them with...

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July 17

Rescue 1 replied to T.J.'s discussion 'Res-Q-Jack: Vehicle Stabilization Struts, Lifting Rescue'

Let me clarify one thing I did not put in my last post. When lifting we were taught to us grade 80 chain not straps sorry. I forgot to add that point and cribbing should be a given with any strut system. They work together. They fill the void unde...

July 17

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Rescue 1 replied to T.J.'s discussion 'Res-Q-Jack: Vehicle Stabilization Struts, Lifting Rescue'

Interesting, Our local rep showed us how to attach to the botton of loads while lifting cars so this is not an issue. Heavy loads should be lifted with air bags but simple lifts on cars can/should be done with struts some are better than others. O...

July 17

Rescue 1 replied to Jim Dyson's discussion 'FAVORITE RESCUE TOOLS'

We have both TNT and AMKUS in service in our department. We started with AMKUS and are switching over to TNT. We did a 6 month tool review where we brought in all the tool vendors to review the goods and to start a base line for what we wanted our...

July 17

Rescue 1 replied to T.J.'s discussion 'Res-Q-Jack: Vehicle Stabilization Struts, Lifting Rescue'

We have a set on my Rescue and they are very functional. We use them for all kinds of stabilization tasks. We also lift with them very simply. Our local dealer did a great job showing us the short cuts in using them. He showed us ways to set them ...

July 17

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At 1:57pm on July 17, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…: Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

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