Squad truck

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/squad-truck

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a squad truck?A squad truck is a special emergency vehicle that carries many tools and equipment for rescuers.
2. Why do squad trucks have hydraulic tools?It has hydraulic tools, called "jaws of life," so rescuers can cut through strong car parts and free people quickly.

Vehicle Extrication: The systematic process of freeing individuals trapped within a vehicle using specialized tools and techniques.
Hydraulic Rescue Tools: Powered tools utilizing fluid pressure for cutting, spreading, and lifting heavy materials in rescue scenarios.
Technical Rescue: Specialized rescue operations requiring advanced skills and equipment for incidents like high-angle, confined space, or water rescue.