Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders Press Releases

• IDEX Fire & Safety supports first responder training with $25,000 IDEX Foundation gift to iEmpathize

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  Donation marks second year of support from IDEX for efforts to eradicate child exploitation and human trafficking  INDIANAPOLIS — IDEX Fire & Safety is continuing its commitment to first responder ...

• Vetter safety cushions now available in North America

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  Safety cushions are a reliable solution for rescuing trapped persons from hard-to-reach locations  INDIANAPOLIS — Vetter, a trusted brand of IDEX Fire & Safety, has expanded its product portfolio f...

• Vetter announces updates to C-Tec Connectible Bags

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  C-Tec takes the best from light-pressure and high-pressure lifting systems to create one innovative solution  Indianapolis — Vetter, a trusted brand of IDEX Fire & Safety, has upgraded its Vetter C...

• HURST Jaws of Life honors strength and valor with hero-edition rescue tool

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  Limited-edition E3 Hero spreader features custom stars and stripes wrap INDIANAPOLIS —  HURST Jaws of Life celebrates American pride with the limited-edition release of the E3 Hero Spreader, a cust...

• HURST Jaws of Life introduces the M40, a 40-inch battery-operated spreader

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  The M40 marks the widest, battery-operated spreader in today’s market  INDIANAPOLIS — HURST Jaws of Life is once again arming first responders with a new rescue tool that will get them to the patie...

• HURST Jaws of Life Brings E3 CONNECT to market

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  E3 Connect combines traditional rescue tool functionality with the modernization of WiFi INDIANAPOLIS — HURST Jaws of Life®, part of IDEX Fire & Safety’s family of trusted brands, has announced the...

• HURST Jaws of Life Brings E3 CONNECT to market

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  E3 Connect combines traditional rescue tool functionality with the modernization of WiFi INDIANAPOLIS — HURST Jaws of Life®, part of IDEX Fire & Safety’s family of trusted brands, has announced the...

• New accessories add breadth to Hurst Jaws of Life® product offerings

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  SHELBY, N.C. – Two new accessories are adding breadth to HURST Jaws of Life® product offerings, providing first responders with more resources to enhance safety, speed and patient access at the res...

• HURST Jaws of Life® and country music artist mark ware collaborate on song celebrating heritage of firefighting

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  Collaboration Part of HURST Jaws of Life 50th Anniversary Celebration SHELBY, N.C. – In celebration of its 50th anniversary, HURST Jaws of Life has collaborated with nationally recognized country m...

• HURST Jaws of Life® expands eDRAULIC® 3.0 extrication tool line

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  R 320 E3 Mini Ram Offers More Speed, Fresh/Saltwater Compatibility and Smart Dashboard for Real-Time Tool Status Feedback SHELBY, N.C. – HURST Jaws of Life® has expanded its recently launched eDRAU...

• SVI Trucks launches dealer marketing hub

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  FORT COLLINS, Colo. — SVI Trucks has introduced a Marketing Hub for its dealers, an online platform that centralizes all of its brands’ marketing collateral in one, easy-to-use location. The Market...

• AMKUS Rescue Systems releases new tool lineup

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  VALPARAISO, Ind. — Today, AMKUS Rescue Systems introduced a line of high performance, battery powered and twin-lined rescue tools. The cutters, spreaders and combi-tools are constructed from solid ...

• Holmatro introduces new single and double plunger rams

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  Holmatro has extended its range of 5000 Series rescue tools with four new ram models, all offering a high spreading force of 15.3 t / 33721 lbf compared to the tool weight. Weights range from 10.7k...

• 'Cars hanging around' class presented by Clock Work Extrication

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  Clockwork Extrication partners with Southeastern Extrication School to cover the topics of vehicles hanging from structures, trees, guide wires, etc. and the challenges responders must manage. Thes...

• OnScene Solutions Launches Website Redesign to Better Showcase Its Versatile Product Lineup

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  WINDSOR, Colo. — OnScene Solutions, a leading manufacturer of cargo slides, LED lighting and equipment securement products in the fire and emergency vehicle industry, has launched a website redesig...

• Snap-on acquires Power Hawk Technologies, Inc.

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  KENOSHA, Wis. — Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional u...

• HURST Jaws of Life® to demonstrate battery-powered eDRAULIC® tools on three cars donated by Tesla

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  Rescue Specialists to Showcase Best Practices and Tool Performance at Booth 1832 During FDIC International WHAT:           HURST Jaws of Life®, an industry-leading global manufacturer of rescue too...

• Rescue tools: Speed versus control

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  This article aims to provide more information about use of the flow control mechanism in hydraulic rescue tools to regulate the speed of operation. A good understanding of this feature will help yo...

• AMKUS ION Tools NFPA 1936 compliant

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  VALPARAISO, In — AMKUS Rescue Systems has received UL certification of compliance to NFPA 1936, 2015 edition for its ION 2.0 battery powered rescue tool family. The cutter, spreaders, combination t...

• TNT Rescue & Denver FD takes the CHOP SHOP RX extrication training internationally

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  TNT Rescue and the Denver FD recently held their first international CHOP SHOP RX training in Baja, Mexico for the Cruz Rojas and the firefighters. The CHOP SHOP RX extrication training was taught ...

• HURST Jaws of Life® names Ellie Mulcahy as general manager

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  Mulcahy brings steel industry expertise to guide HURST Jaws of Life from North Carolina HQ as Chris Jaques grows focus on international rescue group SHELBY, N.C. — HURST Jaws of Life® has new talen...

• HURST Jaws of Life® shares best extrication practices against AHSS for first responders through NABC partnership

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  SHELBY, N.C. — Continuing its commitment to arm first responders with the knowledge and training they need to save lives, HURST Jaws of Life® has announced plans to provide instructors to National ...

• Cord or cordless? Key considerations when purchasing hydraulic rescue equipment

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  Brought to you by Holmatro Incorporated Until relatively recently, choosing a hydraulic rescue tool set was a pretty simple affair. The decision was usually made on only a few key considerations an...

• Holmatro introduces its biggest-cutting, widest-spreading Combi Rescue Tool

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  GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Holmatro, a worldwide leader in innovative and power hydraulic equipment manufacturing, has introduced its newest rescue tool, the new 5160 combi tool. The new multifunctional 51...

• Announcing the 1st Annual NY Tactical EMS Expo and Training Symposium

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  MELVILLE, N.Y. — The 1st Annual NY Tactical EMS Expo is coming to Long Island January 6th and 7th, 2018 at the Huntington Hilton Expo Center in Melville, NY. The expo will feature 2 events under 1 ...

• Polk County invests in new Holmatro extrication equipment

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  BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue is now able to extract patients faster after more than a half a million dollars was spent on new extrication equipment. The new gear is issued to units throug...

• HURST launches new Jaws of Life® website

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  Redesign includes dealer portal, enhanced search features and first responder stories  SHELBY, N.C. — HURST Jaws of Life, Inc., an industry leading global manufacturer of rescue tools, has launched...

• HURST Jaws of Life® enhances operations with new equipment for North Carolina manufacturing facility

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  SHELBY, N.C. — HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools are designed to be unstoppable, and an investment in new equipment at its North Carolina manufacturing facility is helping the industry-leading manuf...

• Junkyard Dog Industries announces Extrication Tools Giveaway at FDIC 2017

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  Visit JYD Industries at FDIC Booth #5267 for a chance to win their most popular first responder tools. MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa. — Junkyard Dog Industries is proud to announce its Extrication Tools Give...

• Nearly 1,700 first responders earn Green Cross Award from HURST Jaws of Life® in 2016

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  SHELBY, N.C. — Nearly 1,700 first responders across the country earned Green Cross honors from HURST Jaws of Life, Inc. last year in recognition of their dedicated efforts to save or free entrapped...

• HURST Jaws of Life® introduces six new tools

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  New cutters, combination tools and spreaders debut at FDIC in Indianapolis SHELBY, N.C. — HURST Jaws of Life, Inc., an industry leading global manufacturer of rescue tools, continues to raise the b...

• After 50 years in business, HURST reflects on company highlights

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  During the past 40 years the Hurst Jaws of Life® product line has grown significantly. New spreaders, cutters, rams, and very lightweight tools have been added to the world-renowned Hurst product l...

• HURST Jaws of Life® eDRAULIC® and StrongArm® demonstrations at Booth #2108 during FDIC International

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  INDIANAPOLIS — HURST Jaws of Life®, an industry leading global manufacturer of rescue tools, is holding demonstrations featuring HURST eDRAULIC® and StrongArm® tools during this week’s FDIC Interna...

• Public safer thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

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  BARTOW, Fla. — The public is safer thanks to a grant Polk County Fire Rescue received from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The foundation awarded grant funding for Polk County Fire Rescue ...

• Fire-Dex recognizes hometown hero, Jamie Brock

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  MEDINA, Ohio - Fire-Dex representatives, Todd Herring and Jessica Meade, presented the first Fire-Dex Hometown Hero award to Volunteer Firefighter, Jamie Brock, on November 8, 2016. Jamie received ...

• Announcing the Fire-Dex Feast of Gratitude: For you and your firehouse

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  To express our gratitude for your daily commitment to keep your communities safe, we are hosting an online Feast of Gratitude giveaway. Each day, we are giving away one gift for you + a gift for yo...

• Dallenbach Racing, JAC Racing Promotions and Holmatro Rescue Tools partner with Make-A-Wish Colorado for PPIHC

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  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dallenbach Racing, JAC Racing Promotions, and Holmatro Rescue Tools are pleased to announce a partnership with Make-A-Wish Colorado. The purpose of this partnership is to ...

• Zico Debuts Adjustable Chainsaw Mount

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  YARDLEY, PA – Zico has done it again, debuting the next evolution in chainsaw mounting, the QUIC-MOUNT Adjustable Chainsaw Mount, Model QM-ACSM-1. The Adjustable Chainsaw Mount accommodates virtual...

• Zico's New Z-Shlammer Tool Combines Power and Utility

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  YARDLEY, PA — Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) introduces the new Z-Shlammer tool—and it's guaranteed to be a pure beast on the fire scene. The Z-Shlammer breaks up concrete, drywall, wood, and more with its ...

• Holmatro Offers First Responders Rescue Training

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  The Holmatro Safety Team Transporter is making pitstops in Brentwood, TN (Sept 25-26) & St. Louis (Oct 1- 2) as Holmatro gears up emergency extrication training for local First Responders.  Unique ...

• H2 Series Rotary Rescue Saw, from Cutters Edge

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  The New H2 Series Saws are engineered to work in the most extreme fire rescue conditions. The new Dual-Air Intake engine is available in three sizes: 74cc, 94cc and 119cc. Equipped with the Cutters...

• MULTI-CUT Fire Rescue Saw, from Cutters Edge

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  Cutters Edge MULTI-CUT Fire Rescue Saws are engineered and built specifically for the Fire Rescue Service to deliver reliable high performance cutting in the extreme conditions of the fire rescue e...

• Petrogen Announces “A Seismic Shift” in Steel Cutting

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  Ordinary Liquid Fuels Challenge Compressed Gases for Cutting Steel COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (August 2015) – Petrogen, Inc. has created a seismic shift in steel cutting with its liquid fuel cutting torc...

• BULLETBLADE® from Cutters Edge

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  Thousands of Fire Departments have been using the BULLET® Chain on Fire Rescue Chainsaws for over 25 years, and now Cutters Edge has developed a method to attach a BULLET® Chain to a rotary saw cir...

• Holmatro launches new 5000 series cutters

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  Lighter and more ergonomic than ever, without any concessions on performance: Holmatro introduces the first two models of its new 5000 series cutters. The most important factors in the development ...

• New Hose Reel Design by Holmatro

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  Untitled Document Holmatro launches a series of new CORE Technology hose reels, equipped with a foldable handle for hose winding. This handle folds out and locks in one step, so it’s easy to use. D...

• Holmatro Adds Quattro Pumps to Spider Range

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  Untitled Document With the introduction of new Quattro pumps Holmatro adds more options to its Spider Range. Thanks to their large oil content these pumps can operate any four rescue tools at the s...

• Holmatro Introduces Pumps with ECO Whisper Mode

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  Untitled Document Holmatro introduces a new function minimizing noise and fuel consumption on three pump models in their Spider range: the ECO whisper mode. When operating a hydraulic rescue tool c...

• New Ultra-lightweight, Compact Combi Tools: The 5111/5117 Series

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  Untitled Document Lower weight, smaller size, high performance: These are the main characteristics of our new combi tools for rapid intervention in vehicle rescue or use during USAR and other emerg...

• POWER HAWK Technologies Shredder Cutter Tool Slices Through High-Strength Auto Construction Materials During Emergency Rescues

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  (Rockaway, NJ) – POWER HAWK Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the production release of their new C-1604 Shredder rescue tool cutter for motor vehicle accident emergency rescues, that slices...

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