Holmatro Extrication Training Seminar

After lunch, the two groups switched between attacking cars and the bus. We ended up the session with a demostration of the clamshell technique for extricating victims from an overturned car. All photographs © 2003, Matt Knowles.

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Before picture of our rollover. It was flipped, dropped and crushed by the Cat.
Don Bowen cutting an "A" pillar.	Terry O'Reilly popping a door.
Ray Ramirez working on the "C" pillar.	We're No. 1
Just about done with this one.	Proving that the hydraulic rams are safe.
Everyone wanted their picture taken.	Including Don and Ray.
Clamshell technique using two hydraulic rams.	Don on the left, letting the rams back down.
Surveying the damage.	How far can you roll a dash?
What a beautiful panorama.	Page 1

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