Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles

Quick look at the Ford Freestyle Body Structure.

2008 Saab 9-3 Body Structure.

Some very informative extrication information from Fireengineering and Ron Shaw. NEW AUTO SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, PART 1NEW AUTO SAFETY TECHNOLOGY, PART 2 Ron Shaw is a lieutenant in the Plymouth (MA) Fire Department. He is the founder of Extrication.Com, which provides ...

Around 70 percent of all the bodywork panels are made from state-of-the-art, high-strength steel alloys that minimise weight and maximise safety. These steel grades also play a key role in protecting the occupants in the event of a side impact. ...

Toyota has opened their design book and published a site that lists in detail information for rescuers to learn about their Hybrid and alternative fuel models. The information included contains: Vehicle Identification Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Airbag locations High voltage ...

Quick look at the 2007 Lincoln Navigator Airbags.  The 2007 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with dual-stage driver and front passenger air bags, seat-mounted side air bags and three-row side curtain air bags with rollfold technology.  

We always approach a vehicle fire from the sides. What do you do when the fire is contained inside a closed trunk or engine compartment? Forcing the hood would put a firefighter in front of the bumper. You could use ...

A great article by Randy Schmitz of Calgary Fire Department about boron and other high strength steel used in the automotive industry. He has a good list of cars and SUVs that have boron and some other great information. Here’s ...

The high end vehicles tend get a the safety stuff early on, then those features trickle down to the average Joe’s car. Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport has boron steel in the A and B pillars. Keep checking back, I ...