The FireFightProduct Stripping Tool is a vehicle stripping tool for roadside assistance. Its 10 cm chrome-vanadium steel blade allows for the rapid removal of interior trim to locate reinforcements and airbag components before cutting through the pillars of a wrecked vehicle.
Product description
Compact and resistant to the oils and chemicals found in a wrecked vehicle, it fits perfectly in the extrication kit or in the pocket of the suit.
- Blade : chrome-vanadium steel, 10 cm
- Total length: 20.8 cm
- Resistance : oils and chemicals
How will it be useful during an intervention?
Before any cutting, the team needs to know what's behind the fillings.
- Stripping the uprights and the roof before cutting.
- Identification of gas generators, pretensioners and structural reinforcements.
- Safer cutting of the uprights, for both the victim and the team.
Why we chose this product
Cutting through a frame without first identifying safety components exposes both the victim and the rescue team to the risk of airbag deployment. We chose the Stripping Tool for the precision of its blade and its resistance to fluids found in the vehicle's interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of stripping the vehicle's interior during extrication?
It allows the trim to be removed to locate the airbags, gas generators and reinforcements before cutting into the vehicle structure.
What is the length of the blade?
The blade measures 10 cm, for a total length of 20.8 cm.
