Yep I guessed that
I personally have no issues with combitools - as I said I want one! (note those from SHQ who read these
).
The point is the RCRD states "Heavy Rescue Equipment" & highlights combitools as "not suitable". If the gear is ok, change the directory. If not issue the correct gear! - simple!
This is why people (including myself) get confused!
If combitools are ok for one service & based on need (risk)& near by resources, I could trade my RCR truck for a general rescue one(4x4 would be nice), loose a couple of trailers, use my Rodeo (or get a modified F250)as primary RCR, send back my third vehicle, save the service a small fortune and everything is sweet!
But now back to the real world, unfortunately someone has deemed that to be RCR you must have separate hydraulic tools, its the same logic that says "20 CFM capable compressor" when only 3 phase and big petrol compressors can supply that much air and the new air hydraulic pumps (I have two as back ups)from one manufacturer run on 7.5 CFM & tradies use similar size compressors! I'm not sure of the reasons why, its just the way it is.
cheers