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Vehicle Extrication Today Discussions (10)

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Impalement Drill We recently had a drill with simulated impalement. Below is a link to photos. https://picasaweb.google.com/105431980132893123881/Extricat… Started by Tom Bradley	0	May 22, 2011
Vehicle Stabilization It seems that some departments do not stabilize vehicles prior to conducting extrication activities. Does your department have a Standard O… Started by Chris Pepler	16	May 15, 2011 Reply by Stephen Delisle Miller
Paratech Storage A method for storing paratech struts for vehicle stabilzation. We used to use horizontal PVC tubes but trying to carry individual pieces ca… Started by Tom Bradley	0	Jan 12, 2011
High Tension Cable Barrier Systems I'm looking for examples of SOG's on High Tension Cable Barrier Systems. Started by Todd D. Meyer	4	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	2	Jun 10, 2009 Reply by Pete Forshaw
Extrication An 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	4	May 18, 2009 Reply by Chris Pepler
Cribbing types There 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 5, 2009
High Strength Steel Cutting I 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	6	Jan 17, 2009 Reply by Ron Shaw
Boron Steel We 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
Challenges Technology 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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