Which powered rescue tools are designed primarily for pushing and the largest of these tools can extend to nearly 5'?

• A. Extension Rams
• B. Hydraulic spreaders
• C. Cutter
• D. Sawsall

Answer: (A)

Extension rams are the tools designed primarily for pushing. They use a hydraulic ram that extends to push obstacles apart, and many models can telescope to a reach of nearly 5 feet, allowing the operator to push from a safe distance or reach behind obstructions to create space for patient access or tool positioning. This long push capability is what sets them apart from other rescue tools.

Hydraulic spreaders, while capable of pushing, are built mainly to spread or pry open a gap between two surfaces. They don’t emphasize long reach to push from a distance. Cutters and Sawsalls are cutting tools, used to sever materials rather than push objects apart.