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2007 // Super-fast changing of equipment while unit is in operation. The innovative LUKAS mono-coupling system has extremely robust, user-friendly technology and makes manual pressure release unnecessary. Rescuers benefit from this innovation with increased flexibility during rescue operations.

Without doubt, on modern vehicles the B pillar rip/blowout is far more difficult than on older vehicles. Stronger, stiffer construction means that ‘ripping’ or ‘tearing’ your initial relief cut can create problems and delays. When we consider what our aim is, I would always recommend performing a side removal by removing the two doors and the B pillar individually (as detailed above). That said, it is still a valid technique, as we still have older vehicles on the roads. 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.

2007 // Super-fast changing of equipment while unit is in operation. The innovative LUKAS mono-coupling system has extremely robust, user-friendly technology and makes manual pressure release unnecessary. Rescuers benefit from this innovation with increased flexibility during rescue operations.

There are organisations around the world who routinely assess the safety of new vehicle. They are located in Europe (Belgium), Australia, USA, Asia (Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan), South America and India. These organisations will buy up to four of the same model of vehicle (anonymously) and expose it to a broad range of tests. The testing organisation will inform the vehicle manufacturer of its intention to test and provide the opportunity to provide the model with the very latest specification (if there has been a change or upgrade). Alternatively, vehicle manufacturers can sponsor a test of their own vehicle. Due to the proven commercial value of crash tests, vehicle manufacturers have greatly improved the construction of cars in key areas, ensuring a good performance and positive result. Historically, vehicles that have not performed well have had poor sales and in some cases, have been discontinued purely on the basis of safety. Vehicle Extrication - The NEXT GENERATION looks at the process that has given us stronger, lighter vehicles. Available on lukas-store.com or on amazon.de

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Der Fire & Rescue Service ist mit LUKAS Geräten ausgestattet worden. Wir sind gespannt bei welchen zukünftigen Film- und Fernseh-Projekten unsere Rettungsgeräte zum Einsatz kommen im nächsten Jahr.

Without doubt, on modern vehicles the B pillar rip/blowout is far more difficult than on older vehicles. Stronger, stiffer construction means that ‘ripping’ or ‘tearing’ your initial relief cut can create problems and delays. When we consider what our aim is, I would always recommend performing a side removal by removing the two doors and the B pillar individually (as detailed above). That said, it is still a valid technique, as we still have older vehicles on the roads. 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.

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effective communication will, in the first instance, establish and maintain a safe working environment and reduce the likelihood of accidents involving members of the team. Identifying risks and hazards is only useful if they are communicated at the right time in the right way. It is important that we use the correct and most appropriate method of communication and ensure that we have effective communication skills; strong, clear and succinct. This is especially important during times of stress where the environment may not be conducive with communication. I feel that we do not practice our communication enough. Our training must test our human factors as well as our practical skills and that includes how and when we communicate, who we communicate with and how we check understanding. It tends to become rather methodical and 'scripted‘ rather than focused and meaningful; we should place more emphasis on this skill. Communication underpins all human factors. Vehicle Extrication - The NEXT GENERATION asks us to consider how we as a team communicate. How do we talk to other agencies? Communication is key to delivering a successful outcome in a challenging environment.

is one or more sets of LUKAS hydraulic rescue tools eWXTs. 😉Very good choice HZS Jihočeského kraje and congratulations to our partner Nordstahl Servis!

Vehicle Extrication - The Next Generation was written by Ian Dunbar, but the video team is made uo of the fantastic LUKAS RESCUE TEAM! As you can see, shooting the videos for the textbook was hard work, but very entertaining.