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Whilst the primary role of emergency responders is the preservation and saving of lives in a safe and systematic way, we should understand the function of a collision investigator is not only to provide evidence for potential legal proceedings, but to provide information to the families of those affected where lives maybe lost or changed forever.

Opening a door is the easiest way to gain access into the vehicle and the patient.

It's a pleasure to be back after Corona Lockdown! Being close to the customer is the most important thing for us! Many thanks to our Czech firemen and the positive feedback on our eWXTs!

The term ‘Human Factors’ is a very broad term which applies to the study of how humans interact with the world around them and is usually applied to the workplace in order to improve individual and team performance.

1996 // Der weltweit erste dreistufige Teleskopzylinder LTR 3.5/820 setzt neue Maßstäbe für schnelle und sichere Hubarbeiten. Und das patentierte ISV-Ventil (Intelligent Selector Valve) erledigt das Umschalten bei Zweifachbetrieb am Aggregat ganz automatisch.

A successful extrication depends on a well contrived and executed plan; it is not an easy skill.

A successful extrication depends on a well contrived and executed plan; it is not an easy skill.

1995 // LUKAS wird Teil der IDEX Corporation. Das amerikanische Unternehmen investiert weltweit in erfolgreiche Mittelständler in spezialisierten Märkten. Alle Unternehmen haben eine technische Ausrichtung und eine hohe Investitionskraft.

Once it has been decided that vehicle relocation is not necessary (or after vehicle relocation has been completed) vehicles involved in the incident should be stabilized in line with the nominated extrication plan. ‘In line’ means that steps taken to achieve stability should not impede progress later on in the incident.

The scene of a road traffic collision in an inherently dangerous environment and operational responders should always ensure that their primary focus is the safety of themselves, their colleagues and members of the public.

Gleich zwei Highlights in diesem Jahr: LUKAS revolutioniert die Bedienung der Sterngriffsteuerung und ermöglicht so das Arbeiten ohne Verdrehen des Handgelenks. Außerdem kommt das erste Kombitool LKS 35 auf den Markt.

Early initial access not only allows the medic to carry out an initial survey and perform any lifesaving interventions (e.g. preserve the airway) but it also allows the level of entrapment to be established. Additionally, it provides information about the condition, location and orientation of the patient. This is vitally important, as without this information

the incident commander cannot fully confirm their extrication plan. VEHICLE EXTRICATION - THE NEXT GENERATION provides a full description, data sheet and FULL-LENGTH HD video link to this and many other popular processes and techniques.