Glass fragments and pieces of sharp metal and broken plastic can quickly fly across a vehicle during vehicle extrication and technical rescue situations, risking further injury to the patients and rescuers. Rescuers can inadvertently slip with reciprocating saws, haligans or other tools while working near the patient. Rescuers can also be injured from flying debris when materials fracture and separate. Provide patients with the hard and soft protection that is recommended in the Michigan Firefighter’s Training Council’s “Basic Vehicle Extraction” and “Advanced Vehicle Stabilization” training programs.