Road Crash Rescue
Videos
Vehicle Emergency Response Guides
Download our list of guides. These include Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) and Hybrid Vehicle Dismantling Manuals (HVDM).
Blade ERGs
Blade Emergency Response Guide
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Mitsubishi ERGs
i-MiEV Accident and Emergency Rescue Manual
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Nissan ERGs
Porsche ERGs
Porsche Emergency Services Data (All Models)
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Renault ERGs
Toyota and Lexus ERGs
Toyota Documents:
Toyota Camry Hybrid ERG
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Toyota Camry AVV50 Hybrid ERG (2nd Generation)
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Toyota Camry Hybrid HVDM
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Toyota Prius ERG 1
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Toyota Prius ERG2
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Toyota Prius C ERG
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Toyota Prius C ERG v2
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Toyota Prius C HVDM
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Toyota Prius V ERG
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Toyota Prius V HVDM
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Toyota Prius ZVW30 Hybrid ERG
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Lexus Documents:
Lexus CT200h ERG
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Lexus CT200h HVDM
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Lexus GS 450h Hybrid ERG 2006
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Lexus GS 450h Hybrid ERG 2012 (2nd Generation)
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Lexus GS 450h Hybrid HVDM
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Lexus RX 400h Hybrid 2006 ERG
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Lexus RX 400h Hybrid ERG
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Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid ERG
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Other Documents:
Disabling the Hybrid System
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Technical Bulletins
Electrical Systems
TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 02/2002
Subject
VEHICLE OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
INFORMATION FOR RESCUERS ON BMW VEHICLES
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Propulsion Systems
TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 3/2004
Subject
Extrication considerations for the Toyota Prius (Hybrid Vehicle) – An update
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 2/2007
Subject
NEW VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY Version HVT 3.01
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 03/2009
Subject
Converted Electric Vehicles (CEVs)
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 5/2005
Subject
2004 FORD TERRITORY – OCCUPANT PROTECTION, SIDE IMPACT CURTAINS.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 6/2005
Subject
HYBRID VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
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Rescue Equipment
TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 4/2005
Subject
Cordless Circular Saws
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Rescuer Manuals
Rescue Manual
Information for Rescue Services
2005
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Rescuer Safety
TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 2/2006
Subject
Update on ARRO Technical Bulletin No 3/99, VITON ‘O’ Rings.
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Supplementary Restraint Systems
Vehicle Construction
TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 01/2004
Subject
‘Rearward opening/suicide style doors’, 2003 Mazda RX8 Sports Coupe.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 02/2004
Subject
Plastic clutch pedal, 2003 Toyota Landcruiser Prado, 120 series.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 1/98
Subject
MULTI LAMINATE VEHICLE SIDE GLASS
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 2/99
Subject
NEW ANTI THEFT AUTOMOTIVE GLASS
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 1/2007
Subject
‘Holden VE Commodore and WM Statesman’
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 1/2009
Subject
2002-2008 Ford Focus – bonnet access
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 03/2012
Subject
VE Holden Commodore Utility Construction
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN No. 04/2012
Subject
‘Vehicle Construction – Fuel Lines’
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2011 VE Commodore Sections
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Holden Cruze Body Structure
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Status Report – ROOF STRENGTH RATING
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Links to Rescue Information Web Sites
This collection of links to other web site my be of interest to rescuers. If you find one you think may be of value to ARRO members, please email it to us so we can add it.
We hope the links on this page will grow over time.
http://www.boronextrication.com/
https://www.rtc-rescue.com/
http://www.albertavx.com/
https://www.fireengineering.com/extrication-zone/
WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE ‘EMERGENCY PLUG’
In recent years there has been lots of ideas and suggestions in relation to how rescue operators are to best deal with isolating and stabilising any type of Electric Vehicle (EV), either Fully Electric or Hybrid. One of the major initial concerns and arguably one of...
Vehicle Relocation Techniques Re-Directs using Winches
Welcome to the second article in a series about winches in rescue operations. In a road crash rescue scenario, vehicle re-directs using a winch (it doesn’t matter if it’s a vehicle mounted/powered winch or manually operated winch like a Tirfor) requires the use of a...
Member Update: Exciting news! By popular request, ARO has extended its rescue capability events for 2026
The ever-popular Australasian Water Rescue Challenge and the Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge are now locked in for 4-5 September 2026. ARO will again provide a professional development day along with separate water rescue and rescue boat challenges to again crown...
New Vehicle Design, High Strength Materials and Rescue
I feel it would be safe to say that any operator who has been involved in the rescue field for the last 10 years or so has seen some major developments in vehicle design and construction as well as a significant change in the tools we use and how we use them during...
Winching Operations Controlled Rollover
Welcome to the first article in a series about winching operations. The humble winch, arguably until recent years, probably one of the least utilised pieces of equipment on any operator’s rescue. When I started my rescue journey back in the early 90’s, I found that...