Extrication training 8/16...

I just got home from the second part in the series of extrication classes my department just started. Tonight we did a lot of cutting and breaking of things! Always good! ha ha We were also introduced to a new item to our department.

As most of you have already seen, there is the normal Holmatro tools (cutters, spreaders, ram, and combi, etc...) Tonight we received our new gear to all of our stations. Its called the BCT 3120. This is one of the most interesting things I have seen yet. (Notice I said interesting... let me explain)

Its a great tool for first response to an extrication. Its small, very mobile, light, and semi powerful. After using it a bit I noticed that not only does the size of the blade/bite keep it from doing a great job, but it just doesn't have the power needed for most of today's cars. Don't get me wrong, its gets things done, but at a slower rate of speed.

I will have to work with it more to get a better idea of how it works, but this is something that will take me some time to like. I will keep you posted!

Until next time.

posted by Unknown at 10:36 PM