Ram's push apart sections of the car (or other structure). For instance, rescue personnel can place a ram on the door frame and extend the piston to push the dashboard up, creating enough space to free a crash victim.

The JL-60B is the largest Hurst ram. It features a fully extended length of nearly 5 feet to provide maximum displacement for applications such as roof removal and stabilization.

EMS Crews practice blowing out a kick panel to access the victim's feet during an entrapment