Protect patients from flying glass. Keep these two things in your extrication compartment with the windshield saw as a reminder. Duct tape a replacement blade duct-taped to the top of the saw. Preconnect heavy hydraulic cutters and spreaders to the hoses and then the power unit in the compartment. It might not look as neat and tidy as rolled hoses, but it saves time.
Preconnected equipment lessens the chances of incorrectly hooking up the tools.
It allows you to cut the car off the patient more quickly and reduces your stress by starting off the call on the right foot. The smoother the small details go, the bigger ones will follow. He is a member of IAFC, TERC and has been an international judge and team captain for the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue extrication team for the International Extrication Competition.