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Strap Pack Optimally by Heavy Rescue Germany

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If you do not follow Heavy Rescue Germany on Facebook than you should!  Most of their material is in German, but with a click of a button you can have it translated into any language!  The latest post is on ratchet strips and a neat and clean way to keep straps organized.   Make sure you watch the video, it does the best job of showing the technique used! 

Ratchet Belts are a wonderful universal solution for securing your needs, and can therefore be used for pulling. They do, however, require a bit of practice in order to same massive amounts of time, and here is my best bid. They do, however, require a bit of practice in order to same massive amounts of time, and here is my best bid. They can simply be put in use as they are, and stowing them away requires only little time. They can simply be put into use as they are, and stowing them away requires only little time.

Lifting and Moving Operations: An Inch Can Save a Life

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Make sure you surf over to Firehouse.com and read a great article about Back-to-basics approach moving heavy objects in rescue scenarios written by Michael R. Donahue, a Firehouse.com Contributor.  The article brakes down lifting and moving loads into several great examples that include; Fulcrum & Leaver, Hydraulic Tools, Pneumatic Struts, Pneumatic Air Bags, and Ropes.

2012 Volvo S60 Body Structure

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Prius Solar Panel Roof Option

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The solar panel generates a nominal 60 watts of electricity but does not produce high voltage. The maximum output possible is 27 volts and maximum current of 3.6 Amps. This is under optimal conditions.

2010 Toyota Prius Solar Roof Extrication

Voltage is generated when the solar panel is exposed to sunlight the output wire maybe energized even after the vehicle is shut off and the 12 volt auxiliary battery is disconnected. Current will only flow if the solar ventilation blower fan circuit is turned on.

Prius Solar Panel Roof Hybrid Extrication Safety

The solar panel is located on the roof above the rear passenger space above.  The solar panel output wire is not electrically connected to the 12 volt auxiliary battery, SRS airbags, or the High Voltage battery pack. The solar panel output will not back feed power to these circuits.
Breaking or cutting the solar panel is generally not a hazard except for injury that may occur from material fragments.

2010 Toyota Prius Solar Panel Ventilation System Extrication

The Solar Panel Ventilation System only powers the fan but the Remote Air Conditioning System activates the A/C compressor is powered by the high voltage system.  This is important to remember.  However, the Remote Air Conditioning System only operates for 3 minutes and then the high voltage battery cables are de-energized because the high voltage flow from the HV battery pack stops.

For more information read pages 13 & 14 in the 2010 Toyota Prius (3rd generation) Emergency Response Guide.

Volvo XC60 Protection Systems

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We all know that the Volvos are built like tanks and packed full of safety features. Take a look at the 3 videos below that show the different features that are in the Volvo XC60. In the Crumple Zones video notice how the engine is mounted transversely and that the outer body structure is softer steel that deforms to absorb more of the energy. The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) videos show how the seats move to protect the occupants.

Volvo XC60: Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)

Volvo XC60: Crumple Zones

Volvo XC60: Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)


2009 XC60 Body Structure

2012 Audi A6 Hybrid

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The Audi A6 hybrid is coming on the market in 2012.  The A6 hybrid is distinguished by the subtle differentiation on the outside. The tailgate, the fenders and the sill panel strips bear the hybrid lettering.  The compact battery, which takes up only 26 liters (0.92 cubic ft) of space, is located in the collision-protected area under the luggage compartment.

2012 Audi A6 Hybrid

Don’t forget to look at the 2012 Audi A6 Body Structure to locate where the different metals are used!

2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid

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The 2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro has an extremely light body structure with the rear hatch and engine hood made of aluminum. The rigid body shell incorporates hot-shaped steel in numerous places, combining low weight with extremely high strength. Despite an extensive array of standard equipment, the Q5 Hybrid Quattro with its curb weight of less than 2000 kg (4,409 lb) is the lightest hybrid SUV on the world market.

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Audi Q5 hybrid Quattro Battery extrication Safety

Audi Q5 hybrid quattro

2012 Audi A6 Body Structure

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At Audi, lightweight construction has long been a top priority and it is one of the pillars of the brand.  Audi is the pioneer of the self-supporting aluminum body and the worldwide leader in the field of lightweight construction.  Future innovations will ensure that the brand can continue to reverse the weight spiral. Each new Audi model will be lighter than the one it replaces.  To put some numbers to this initiative the new 2012 A6 currently being launched, can weigh as  much as 80 kilograms (176.37 lb) less then the previous model.  Some interesting and important facts to keep in mind about Audi vehicles.
Audi A6 Body Structure Extrication
2012 Audi A6 Body Structure Extrication
2012 Audi A6 Body Structure Extrication BIW

Source of images Audi USA News