Topic: Changes in lifter strut systems Objective: Develop tactics for lifter strut removal Task: The rescue team shall develop techniques for lifter strut removal when removing a liftgate or hatchback ...

OBJECTIVE: Review of generally accepted protocols for vehicle fire suppression and comparison of department's current vehicle fire protocols TASK: Given a scenario of a burning vehicle, the fire ...

On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot points ...

Many manufacturers began fitting hood prop rods to their vehicles in the 1970s. These spindly metal rods were used in conjunction with simple stamped-steel hood hinges to replace the bulky compound ...