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Air Bag Dangers for Responders


The integration of airbags in vehicles has been proven to save lives, but they can also pose a series danger to first responders if not properly identified. Check out this article from FireRescue1 that highlights some basics about vehicle airbags, uses video to demonstrate dangers at the emergency scene, and offers recommendations to ensure safe operation around airbag-equipped vehicles.

 

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