Favorite Rescue Tools

what is everones favorite brand of rescue / extrication tools

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Permalink Reply by Lt2406 on August 6, 2007 at 12:57am

We use both Hurst and Phoenix, Phoenix has the better combi-tool but Hurst has the better straight up spreader and cutters

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Permalink Reply by Justin Birchfield on August 6, 2007 at 2:01am

We used to be a big Hurst user, but now we have gone with Genesis, reasons for the switch was price, weighs less & you can run two tools off of one pump with out having to use a split block. One of the nice things about the genesis that I havent seen with other providers is the pedal cutter

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Permalink Reply by capt4021 on August 6, 2007 at 10:56am

we were big hurst users now were slowly starting to phase in res-q tec for the price and the q tool which is a pedal and steering wheel cutter with a swivel head.

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Permalink Reply by Tony on August 6, 2007 at 12:53pm

We use Holmatro which are very nice and Phoenix. Personnaly I very much prefer Holmatro

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Bergman on August 6, 2007 at 1:42pm

Hurst , We have 2 power units, 2 cutters, 2 spreaders, 3 rams, and a combo tool. Very reliable, we use them often.

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Permalink Reply by John Dias on August 6, 2007 at 5:23pm

We use all Phoenix. They're the best thing out there as far as quality, durability, and versatility that we've found. They are definately worth it. We've got they're Model 18 cutter/spreader and we really use it too. It's just light-weight and compact to fit into tight spaces. Most of the departments around us use Phoenix tools too.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on August 7, 2007 at 2:28am

I gotta go with Hurst, Our Heavy Rescue and 2 Medium Duty rescues are Equipped with them. We tested Holmatro for our new Heavy rescue and well we snapped one of the cutter's teeth just cutting a door hinge as we would with the Hurst. heck after the Holmatro broke we cut the same hinge with the Hurst. They maybe slower but I still like em.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Sheldon on August 9, 2007 at 6:40pm

We've got Holmatro and no complaints. I've heard the Res-Q-Tek are great tools though.

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Permalink Reply by Terry Lambert on August 9, 2007 at 7:57pm

We use Husrt at DCVFD.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Rider on August 12, 2007 at 8:57am

Our dept. was a long time hurst user but a few years ago we switched to T.N.T. and what a difference . They are a great tool and the service is awesome. If a tool breaks they have a demo tool or a new tool to you in less than 24 hours so you are not out of service if you are a small company. They are fast, powerfull and reliable. They can cut a nader pin with no problem. A nice tool they offer is the telescoping ram, one ram can go from 20" to 60" and you don't need to reposition.