Tool Operation
In the Tool Operations videos below, you’ll learn how rescue tools behave, how to apply them correctly, and how to maintain control for safer, more predictable extrication.
Tool Operation Videos
In the Tool Operations videos below, you'll learn how rescue tools behave, how to apply them correctly, and how to maintain control for safer, more predictable extrication
Mitigating Cutter Roll and Swing
High-strength steel and modern vehicle construction push cutters to their limits, and if you've ever seen your tool roll or swing, you've know how quickly things can go sideways.
- What causes cutter roll and swing
- Hazards they create
- How to recognize the warning signs before blade separation or tool failure occurs
- Proper positioning and balanced blade engagement
- Built-in HURST Jaws of Life cutter notifications
- Control reactions during door pin and hinge cut
If you want safer, cleaner, and more predictable cuts on today's toughest vehicles, this is a technique you'll want to master.
Future Videos
Stay tuned for upcoming video announcements in the Rescue Ready with HURST Jaws of Life Series - New videos coming soon!
Rescue Ready Series
Rescue Ready with HURST Jaws of Life® was created to help firefighters confidently understand tool management and apply extrication techniques with rescue tools on today's high-strength steel vehicles. By connecting vehicle construction knowledge with proven, technique-driven tool use, this series reinforces the skills needed for controlled, efficient extrication and better outcomes on scene.
Explore more modern extrication training in the full Rescue Ready series or continue building your skills across related technique categories.