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Should firefighters always disconnect batteries for any type of vehicle extrication?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, For various reasons. Mainly, During extrication there could be metal instruments used to get in the vehicle, remove the PT, etc. It prevents the FF/EMTs from beingelectrocuted, or causing sparks which in turn, set the car ablaze.
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