Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
New Auto Safety Technology
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 ...
Read More »2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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. ...
Read More »Toyota and Lexus Emergency Response Guides
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 ...
Read More »2007 Lincoln Navigator Airbags
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.
Read More »A Different Vehicle Fire Tactic and Technique
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 ...
Read More »Extrication Tips (Boron info from the land of hockey)
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 ...
Read More »Boron in the Range Rover
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 ...
Read More »Grades of Steel used in the Automotive Industry
This is a list of common steel types used in the automotive industry. Notice the overlap of steels in the different classes? Standard Steels Commercial steel (CS) Drawing steel (DS) Deep drawing steel (DDS) Interstitial-free (IF) Mild High-Strength Steels Bake ...
Read More »Automotive uses of Advanced High-Strength Steel
What are the most common places in vehicles to find Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)? Rocker panels, B-pillars, A-pillars, roof rails and side-impact beams in the doors.
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