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Auto Rescue Tools. Equipment Familiarization. Power units. We own several types Gas powered Electric Manual. Gas Powered. Engine Oil. Starter rope. Gas. Choke/throttle. Primer. Relief valve. Hurst tool oil Dipstick and fill. Electric. On/ off switches. Relief valve.
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Auto Rescue Tools Equipment Familiarization
Power units • We own several types • Gas powered • Electric • Manual
Gas Powered Engine Oil Starter rope Gas Choke/throttle Primer
Hurst tool oil Dipstick and fill
Electric On/ off switches Relief valve
Hurst tool oil Dipstick and fill
Manual Pump handle Hose connectors Fill plug Relief valve
Power tools • Spreader • Cutter • Rams • Manifold
Open Close
Close Open
Manifold W/ Relief Valve Relief valve
Relief valve Relief valve
Ram In Control handle Out
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Accessories • Spreader and ram kits • Chains and hooks for pulling • These are not to be used as vehicle stabilization • Always use cribbing for stabilization • Never lift or move more than two inches without cribbing.
Extrication ladders • These are used to extend the reach of a ram • Normally used for dash rolls • Placed in door ways against B pillar • We own different styles
Come along and chains • Two lengths of chains short and long • Chains have different size loops on the end to differentiate the length of the chains • Round is short, oval is long • Always use approved handle with the come along never a cheater bar or another style of bar to ratchet the assembly.
Rescue Tools Standard Locations on Trucks Cole County Fire Protection District
Cole Co. Tool Standards • 30’ hydraulic hose from power unit to the manifold. • 15’ hose from manifold to the spreaders. • These tools to be hooked up at all times. • 15’ hose hooked to cutters at all times, but not to be connected to the manifold.