Rescue Tool Market Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey on rescue tools. Your feedback is important to ensuring first responders across the nation are equipped with the most reliable rescue tools. Three participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for their time.

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Yes

Name(Required)

First Last

Rank/Title(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Department Name(Required)

Department City(Required)

Department State(Required)

Department Type(Required)

Career

Volunteer

Combination

Size of Department(Required)

Funding Structure(Required)

Municipal – funded primarily through property taxes through a city or township and supporting smaller local area

County

District

Private / Independent 

How large is your department’s annual budget for rescue tools/extrication equipment?(Required)

$0 - $2,500

$2,500 - $5000

$5,000 - $10,000

$10,000 - $25,000

$25,000+ 

How many rescue tools (cutter, spreader, combi, ram) are you planning to buy in the next three years?(Required)

None

1-5

5-10

11 or greater 

Which battery platform do you use on your rescue trucks?(Required)

DeWalt

Mikita

Milwaukee

Proprietary: Rescue tool brand  

Who is/are the key decision maker(s) for purchasing rescue equipment?(Required)

Municipal committee/ Local Government

Department Chief

All members of the department vote 

Rank the following characteristics in order of most important to least important when it comes to buying equipment.(Required)

Brand name
Corded vs Battery Operated
Dealer representing the OEM
Durability: power/run time
Ease of Use
Ergonomics
Technology and Features
Performance
Price
Size
Training
Weight
Warranty
Other (open text)

Other characteristics important when it comes to buying equipment.

What brand of rescue tools are you currently using? (select all that apply)(Required)

AMKUS

Genesis

Holmatro

Hurst

TNT

Other

Other brand of rescue tools are you currently using.

What are primary challenges faced during vehicle rescue operations?(Required)

Batteries draining too quickly

Tools not functioning properly

Tools not operating fast enough

Hydraulic hose challenges

Lack of power to cut/spread

Other

Other primary challenges faced during vehicle rescue operations.

If your tool is connected to technology (Bluetooth or the Cloud), how do you use the data?(Required)

To inform training

Determine servicing needs

Control costs

Maximize tool performance

Other

Other uses for the data.

What is the ideal number of tools to carry on your truck?(Required)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Cutter
Spreader
Ram
Combi

How important are the following items when buying equipment? Please rank in order of importance.(Required)

Promotions
Special Offers
Discounts
Free Accessories
Customizable mounts
Tool customization (colors, decals, engraving)

What training should be provided with the tool purchase? Check all that apply.(Required)

Hands-on training class

Online modules

Online portal with videos and resources

Online training

How often do you replace your rescue tool batteries?(Required)

Quarterly

Twice a year

Annually

Every other year

Every three years

Other, please specify

Other frequency to replace your rescue tool batteries.

How does your department store equipment?(Required)

On specialized mounts

Strapped down (no mount)

Loose in compartment

What is your preferred rescue tool and why?(Required)

What features of a handle on a tool are most important? (Required)

What promotional deal would bring the most value to your rescue tool purchase?(Required)

Free/discounted tool accessories

Free/discounted batteries and chargers

Discount on partnered product (cribbing, airbags, power tools)

Tell us about your ram. What is the idea size, what accessories should be included, what specific stats make sense?(Required)

Does your department own a pedal cutter?(Required)

Yes

Interested in purchasing

What additional applications would a pedal cutter be useful for?(Required)

Would you be interested in a small spreader? If so what sizes make sense (i.e. 24 inches)(Required)

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