How to Avoid Catastrophic Rescue Tool Failure
Your rescue tools must be able to cut through steel, concrete, and other hard materials quickly and efficiently to save someone’s life. Yet catastrophic rescue tool failures are on the rise [...]
Which Is the Best Power Source for Your Rescue Tools?
Rescue tools must be ready to perform the task at hand, which means they need proper maintenance and power. You have three choices regarding power supplies for your rescue tools: hydraulic, [...]
Rescue Tools Every Firefighter Needs to Have on Hand
Rescue tools are vital to every fire department. But some rescue tools are more important than others, especially since you don’t know what situation you may face once you arrive on the scene. [...]
Critical Maintenance Steps for Hydraulic Rescue Tools
Just as you maintain the engine, tires, and other elements of your fire apparatus, your hydraulic rescue tools also require regular maintenance to ensure their best performance and your team’s [...]
Which Rescue Tools Should Your Department Choose?
Firefighters often fight more than just fire. Only an estimated 10% of calls to most fire departments are for fire emergencies. Today, firefighters assist in many types of emergency rescue [...]
Safety First: The Importance of Regular Extrication Tool Maintenance
Every year, millions of Americans get into car accidents. These can range from minor fender benders to deadly disasters. First responders to these scenes must be prepared to help save any [...]
