Originally Posted By: Taurus

Just a quick question OBG. Would you recommend a rescue knife, like the Gerber hinderer or a life hammer to be the better tool?? I figure the first thing after calling for help would be to get the person out of the vehicle somehow. With 30 plus years under your belt, you must have done it more than a few times. I carry a bunch of tools in the Ram, but none are specifically designed for rescue. I plan to add one of these to have within easy reach, just in case.

I third the ziploc method.

To get people out of the car? Try opening the door. Really, a little muscle goes a long way. If you can't get them out that way, you probably shouldn't be getting them out. Let the professionals do that. I don't think Good Sam laws will do much good after you've paralyzed someone by enthusiastically "rescuing" them when they were trapped but in no danger.