How Do you Break

[CFRBryan347768]

The Car Window When Necessary?

 

[KEVD18]

 

[MSDeltaFlt]

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are.

 

[CFRBryan347768]

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are.

Quoting Larry the Cabel Guy?

 

[rescuepoppy]

Always carry a window punch if you are going to work wrecks. They are cheap and easy to carry. I keep them in the pockets of everything I might have on when on scene of a MVC.

 

[KEVD18]

ive found that the vast majority of the time, at least one of the doors/windows are open.

ive lost count of the number of mva's ive done. i can count on one hand how many times ive had to pop a window.

 

[MtJerry]

I have used a rock lying on the side of the road on more than one occasion.

 

[ffemt8978]

ive found that the vast majority of the time, at least one of the doors/windows are open.

ive lost count of the number of mva's ive done. i can count on one hand how many times ive had to pop a window.

Same here. About the only time we pop a window now days is if we're going to do a roof removal during extrication. Our FF's handle that, and they use the window punches that we've attached to the windshield saw.

 

[enjoynz]

Just a matter of interest.
What do you do with a car that is older and has different glass?
We had a scenario night with the FD, and had just that problem with
the vehicle used.

Cheers Enjoynz

 

[Jon]

I've broken glass BEFORE entering a car, if I know the FD is going to take the roof... I'd rather sit on broken glass than have it down the back of my neck. This has been infrequent.

When I do... I have a centerpunch/seat belt cutter on my keychain.

 

[Ridryder911]

Out of the literally thousands of MVA's I have worked, I only can remember having to break one car window (in which you go to a corner; the weakest point) you did not place other tools appropriate (Halligan, window punch, etc.). Again, another television drama that very rarely occurs.

R/r 911

 

[Kazz]

I <3 my window punch

 

[Short Bus]

ive found that the vast majority of the time, at least one of the doors/windows are open.

ive lost count of the number of mva's ive done. i can count on one hand how many times ive had to pop a window.

Ditto. Usually you can gain access with no problems.

 

[jordanfstop]

i've never had to break glass, but i'd usually use my knife with my heavy duty gloves or a halligan tool.

 

[Outbac1]

When I graduated 6+ years ago I bought a window punch. I've never used it. I find the doors and windows open normally or the car driver anticipated the problem and opened doors and windows or self extracted for me prior to my arrival.


I find the FD,(rescue), great at modifing doors and sunroofs as required.