Warren Lauder, Senior Station Officer, Otaki, New Zealand, Volunteer Fire Brigade has received a posthumous New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Award for an invention of his, the Karrak 3000, that expedites auto extrications.
Unlike the Jaws of Life and other equipment that tears cars apart, the Karrak 3000 frees trapped occupants by using chains and rams to lock a crushed vehicle into position and then slowly pulling it back to its original shape.
Media Reports (including a video demonstration):
Kapiti Observer: Otaki invention a national winner (17 JUN 10)
MediaWorks TV (NZ): Volunteer firefighter receives posthumous award (22 JUN 10)
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