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Vehicle Extrication Today Discussions (8)
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Vehicle StabilizationIt seems that some departments do not stabilize vehicles prior to conducting extrication activities. Does your department have a Standard O… Started by Chris Pepler |
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Oct. 23, 2009 Reply by EDUARDO ESCUDERO |
High Tension Cable Barrier SystemsI'm looking for examples of SOG's on High Tension Cable Barrier Systems. Started by Todd D. Meyer |
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Oct. 20, 2009 Reply by EDUARDO ESCUDERO |
Heavy Extrication Big Picture !Let us take the average Greyhound Coach has anyone thought about fluid content in this unit laying on it's side? Fuel Cap 500 up to 900 lit… Started by Pete Forshaw |
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Jun. 11, 2009 Reply by Pete Forshaw |
ExtricationAn average of 117 people died each day from Motor vehicle Crashes In the United States in 2006. One person every 12 minutes!!! Do you train… Started by Chris Pepler |
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May. 18, 2009 Reply by Chris Pepler |
Cribbing typesThere are many types of cribbing on the market. What does your department carry? Wood or composite? What are the pros and cons? How much do… Started by Chris Pepler |
0 | Feb. 6, 2009 |
High Strength Steel CuttingI have heard that a sawzall will not cut through boron steel, has anybody tried? Also At my department we have a couple Milwaukee electric… Started by Matt Peksa |
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Jan. 17, 2009 Reply by Ron Shaw |
Boron SteelWe are in the process of looking at upgrading are tools. We are trying to find a set of cutters that are strong enough to do the job. I hav… Started by Jason Ryan |
0 | Jun. 4, 2008 |
ChallengesTechnology evolves daily in the car industry. Hybrids, strong alloy metals used in car construction, and occupant protection systems are ju… Started by Chris Pepler |
0 | Mar. 9, 2008 |
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