Firefighters are often the last line of defense when it comes to stuck ring removal. When all else fails, you get the call. The scene will most likely be anxiety-filled and the patient will be emotional. That’s why you need a ring removal tool kit that includes safe, easy to use and reliable options. You need something that offers a consistent procedure to resolving a stuck ring situation and that handles the problem in a timely manner. Sometimes, you need something that can save the ring as well. Sometimes, the goal is simply to remove the ring without hurting the patient. With either focus, the Ring Rescue Kit offers a quick and efficient solution.

The Ring Rescue Kit

The Ring Rescue Kit provides fire professionals with the safest and most efficient ring removal toolkit, which is easy to recognize and keeps the two options together in one location. With this kit, you can opt for either the solution that resolves the issue with the ring intact or opts for a quicker solution that sacrifices the ring in question…

Option A- The Dolphin Ring Cutter:

• Easily cuts through any ring metal

• Saves valuable time and resources by providing a reliable finger ring cutter that works quickly and efficiently.

• Virtually eliminates the risk of injury to the patient

Option B- The Compression Device:

• Reduces finger swelling allowing you to remove rings intact, or;

• Creates space to insert the Dolphin finger guard under the ring, preserving sentimental property

Why is The Ring Rescue Kit a Great Fit For Fire Departments?

1. Safety

The Ring Rescue Kit includes two purpose-built devices that are safe for patients and users. In the past, hardware tools like the Dremel have been used to solve the stuck ring problem because there were no other options available for solving complex cases. This put patients and providers at risk of burns and laceration due to the high-speed spinning blade and heat generation. With the Ring Rescue Kit, you have easy to use tools to solve this problem safely and efficiently while providing the highest standard of care.

2. Preserving Sentimental Property

The Compression Device is the first step in our ring removal process as it gives you the best chance of removing the ring intact. The device temporarily shrinks finger size to allow you the best chance for ring sliding and intact ring retrieval with the help of Ring Lubricant. The advantage to this solution is the preservation of property, as most rings can be resized for a better fit on the owner's finger and people don’t have to endure the emotional trauma of having their sentimental ring damaged.

4. Built Tough. Built Durable. Built For Firefighters

We know that firefighters need tools that are built to last and reliable. We designed the Ring Rescue Kit case with this in mind by using a durable plastic and strong latching system. Foam is utilized inside the case to hold each device securely in place and to stop products from becoming damaged during transport. Lastly, the Ring Rescue Kit case is an eye-catching light blue color with branded stickers. The bold color scheme and graphics stand out on a shelf so it can be easily identified when it's needed to aid in stuck ring removal!

5. Ring Lubricant - Useful in Many Scenarios

Once the Compression Device has shrunken the finger, Ring Rescue Lubricant is applied to the ring to help you manipulate the stuck ring off intact. The Lubricant is non-hydrating, which means it doesn’t get absorbed into the skin and won’t add to finger swelling unlike many water-based lubricants, which actually work against you. Many firefighters have used this lubricant in other entrapment cases as well, as it is extremely effective.

Adding a Ring Removal Toolkit to Your Man vs. Machine Kit 

Time is of the essence when you get the call for a stuck ring situation. Having a ring removal toolkitt on hand means a single Kit to bring and several tools to use for situation resolution. From the Cmpression Device to the Dolphin Ring Cutter, the Ring Rescue Kit provides  two options that can both help you solve the problem quickly and safely.

(Editor’s note: This blog was originally published in February 2023 and was updated in June 2024 with the most current information).

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