Urban search and rescue tools

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With the professional assistance of several Fire Departments. Ajax designed and produced some of the first rescue tools for use in vehicle extrication, forcible entry, and confined space rescue.

Technical changes in vehicles and materials have led to challenges in the techniques and safe approaches that are used in vehicle extrication, and Ajax Rescue Tools has evolved with these changes.

Ajax Rescue Tools now offers a line of Rescue Kits and accessories that can be used at any level in the vehicle rescue and extrication process. The lightweight and compact design of these tools offer the rescue technician the ability to easily transport and maneuver these tools while in a confined space. It has always been the goal of Ajax Rescue Tools to develop the type of products that will offer the rescue technician the best opportunity to have a successful rescue and extrication in any given situation.

Lift and Stabilize any Vehicle with Paratech Shoring. Paratech Structural Shoring. Urban Search and Rescue , complete shoring solutions. Paratech trench shoring. Safe and Reliable Trench Rescue. Air Powered Impact tools designed for forcible entry during fire fighting and rescue operations. Paratech Forcible Entry Tools. The standard in high quality heavy-duty forcible entry tools.