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Gear Test: RHYNO Windshield Cutter

How does your glass cutter perform on windshields, laminated glass and vehicle glass in general? Les Baker puts the RHYNO windshield cutter to the test in the scrap yard.
(Saturday, June 1, 2013) read
Tags: extrication, Forcible Entry, glass cutter, laminated glass, RHYNO windshield cutter, variable speed trigger
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High-Pressure Air Bags Are Essential Extrication Tools

Desmond Fulton focuses on the components associated with a high-pressure air bag, the roles and responsibilities of those on scene, how to determine lifting capacity, what must always accompany high-pressure air bags and, most importantly, safety precautions and training.
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) read
Tags: high-pressure air bags, lift bags, lifting air bags
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The Advantages of Ambidexterity on the Extrication Scene

During extrication tactics, responders should be able to operate tools with a certain degree of ambidexterity, operating tools from both sides of the body.
(Thursday, May 9, 2013) read
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Tech Rescue Photos & Tactical Tips

FireRescue technical editors Andy Speier, Les Baker and Tom Pendley review photos that display various technical rescue scenarios and provide their advice on how to successfully operate on the rescue ground.
(Friday, May 3, 2013) read
Tags: extrication, feed mill, mudslide, photo essay, recovery, rescue operations, Rope Rescue, search and rescue, Stabilization, tactical tips, technical rescue, Special Operations
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Training Session Reveals New Vehicle Technology

At a unique training session sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and Hurst, responders were able to examine how current extrication methods match up against new vehicle technology.
(Thursday, April 11, 2013) read
Tags: air bag, cutter, extrication, Hurst, Jaws of Life, Mercedes, Mercedes-Benz, power-down, ram, seatbelt, spreader, SUV, tunneling

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