Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The folks over at Hi-Lift sent us their 48″ First Responder Jack to test out and try some extrication techniques commonly used with hydraulic tools. The Hi-Lift First Responder Jack (FRJ) is a unique tool that was created from a group effort of some extrication specialists and Hi-Lift. I have used the FRJ in many training scenarios over the last year in Michigan and Ohio. What I like most about the FRJ is in addition to the standard extrication tasks like taking a door, lifting the dash, and lifting objects off of vehicles. I plan to put the FRJ through the paces at the Northern Ohio FOOLS Heavy Rescue next month. You can even get the Hi-Lift First Responder Jack on Amazon!
Here are some First Responder Jack (FRJ) Tips
- First Responder Jack Extrication Tips: October 2012
- First Responder Jack Extrication Tips: January 2013
Checkout this video on the FRJ:
First Responder Jack Specifications
| FR-365 | FR-485 | FR-605 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 36″ | 91 cm | 48″ | 122 cm | 60″ | 152 cm |
| Min. Lift Height | 6.75″ | 17.14 cm | 6.75″ | 17.14 cm | 6.75″ | 17.14 cm |
| Max. Lift Height | 27″ | 68.58 cm | 38.63″ | 98.12 cm | 49.75″ | 126.37 cm |
| Overall Height | 41″ | 104.14 cm | 50.75″ | 128.91 cm | 61.75″ | 156.85 cm |
| Width | 5″ | 12.7 cm | 5″ | 12.7 cm | 5″ | 12.7 cm |
| Depth | 9.63″ | 24.46 cm | 9.63″ | 24.46 cm | 9.63″ | 24.46 cm |
| Rated Load (RL) | 4660 lbs | 2113 kg | 4660 lbs | 2113 kg | 4660 lbs | 2113 kg |
| RL on upper 12″/30.5 cm | – | – | – | – | 2660 lbs | 1206 kg |
| Tested Load (TL) | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg |
| TL on upper 12″/30.5 cm | – | – | – | – | 4000lbs | 1814 kg |
| Winching capacity | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg |
| Clamping capacity | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg | 7000 lbs | 3175 kg |
| Weight | 27 lbs | 12.25 kg | 30.2 lbs | 13.70 kg | 33.3 lbs | 15.10 kg |
