Introducing... the NEW First Responder Jack by Hi-Lift

The Hi-Lift Jack Company has been leading the way in the farm and off-road industry since 1905. The Hi-Lift® is now taking on a whole new look with modifications enhancing its abilities that are well suited for Fire & Rescue. This new FIRST RESPONDER JACK has a multitude of uses in such areas as; Extrication, Heavy Rescue, Forcible Entry, RIT/RIC procedures as well as Stabilization and Shoring.

[@jamestroutman7517]

My department just bought one, and also a couple new come alongs. These Nee Hi Lift jacks can be used for multiple things. We love it already!

[@hiliftjacks]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

[@Rowow]

Thats a bad ass tool at a bad ass price of only $250 (largest size). Thank you guys for not overpricing your tools to thousands of dollars.

[@caseyjacobson6568]

I had a Hi-Lift for years in my jeep. This looks like something I'd like to add to my personal response kit. Way to out a new spin on an old tried and true design. Well done.

[@robertemmons2260]

I bought my Hi-Lift Jack back in the fall of 2000 for off-road use, and I still use it to this day! There is no other Jack like it! Now that I've seen the new First Responder Jack I will have to look into getting it! I also would like to say that the Hi-Lift accessories are second to none!

[@hiliftjacks]

The Hi-Lift jack has been known as "sheepherder's jack" and Handyman jack since it was invented by our founder back in 1895. This First Responder Jack is of the same line of Hi-Lift jacks, with improvements specifically designed to make this a rescue tool. The improvements were designed by firefighters, for firefighters. Still a Hi-Lift through and through...

[@mbm887]

This jack is amazing, I have owned one for more than 45 yrs.

[@ungersteven]

This is ONE FREAKIN AWESOME TOOL. It's quiet, You can talk to Your patient in low voice while You do Your job, and this jack really helps You DO YOUR JOB. I love it.

[@shawnveneskey8196]

Just got two of these to be used in conjunction with our rescue and also for RIT applications. Had a quick training on them last night and they seem pretty cool. They seem to do a lot of different things that will be very helpful!!!!

[@hiliftjacks]

turmat01 - All Hi-Lift Jacks lower "step-by-step" in the same manner that they lift. The Jack is designed to lower this way until there is no more weight on the lifting mechanism.

[@hiliftjacks]

Ideally yes. That's why every Hi-Lift jack shipped from our facility is tested twice for performance under load. It is very important that you keep the pins/springs lubricated and in good working condition, just like with any piece of machinery.

[@timcole6882]

Here in northern Maine we work and play outside in all sorts of conditions. Hi-Lift is standard equipment, and I don't know anyone who doesn't have at least one.

[@hiliftjacks]

Yes.The replacement F7 (Top clamp-clevis attachment) and F7-A (Top clamp-clevis bolt & nut) is available for $54.97 plus S/H.

[@homefront3162]

Great design, I always loved my Hi-Lift

[@ShermanT.Potter]

I may have to make some modifications to my standard hi-lift, this video gave me some excellent ideas! A hi-lift jack is an indispensable tool for a farmer, I would hate to be in a world where they didn't exist. Already mentioned in the comments, but be sure to keep the lifting mechanism well lubricated or they can "stick". I have no experience with the first responder hi-lift, but mine is quite picky about that. :)

[@nomadicfenceman509]

Being in the fence business keeps me busy jacking, bending and pulling stuff in every manner you could imagine, think I'll pull the trigger on this hi lift

[@brockrescue468]

On amazing, inexpensive, and dependable extrication tool.

[@SoCal_rnr]

Love Tools with many uses like this. Keep up the great work Hi-Lift

[@JoeCnNd]

want it, need it, gotta have it!

[@christophers1247]

great tool i use my hi lift nearly every day as a mobile plant fitter great for lifting or pulling vehicles lifting heavy parts i also use mine when reparing rubber tracks on drill rigs instead of a chain pull much faster and and easier.

[@GarnettM]

Good idea , I put a Cross on the bottom of mine it never slips ,I like the channel iron with the slits for a chain .

[@gregkral4467]

fine damn tool. Thanks guys, I'm gonna get one. good for so many purposes.

[@KenJamesJr]

Slick presentation. I like it.

[@hiliftjacks]

Thanks for commenting franklast. The intent of the First Responder is not to replace the Hurst Jaws of Life, but to complement it. Also, to offer a lower cost extrication and rescue tool option for all rescue vehicles, allowing for a quicker response during that golden hour.

[@originalsteveo]

This video got me so jacked up

[@MichaelMajor-rx1md]

holy shit. being a heavy duty mechanic i can think of a couple ways to use this. TAKE MY MONEY!!

[@mikejensen-fogt4662]

that's one bad ass tool, I never knew they could do so much... makes me think im not using it right lol...

[@dethmaul]

lol when he said 'looking for people' in the beginning while showing someone grabbing the jack, i was picturing someone using the jack to poke around in the bushes looking for missing persons.

[@hiliftjacks]

The First Responder Jack is rigid and heavy-duty... the perfect tool for poking around in and out of shrubbery. ;)

[@indyjons321]

I want one on my rig.

[@hiliftjacks]

Yes, when you release the load to lower it only lowers one step at a time...just like the lifting process.

[@kop4860]

not bad for 250.00 from amazon

[@ian9toes]

At 1:47 surely those safety wedges are being put in upside down. On the top as is shown, the surface is on an angle allowing something to slide down, whereas the bottom surface has an increasing in height series of flat surfaces which are parallel to the ground or in other words perpendicular to the force of gravity.

[@bobibest89]

Superb !

[@CrazyBear65]

That's cool as shit. Wish I'd had one of those when I drove tow trucks. There ought to be two of those on every firetruck, and at least one on every tow truck. Cops should carry them also. It should be a matter of SOP.

[@hiliftjacks]

@NWCJ4CJ They can be purchased at our eBay store, or online at Amazon.com for individual volunteer fire/rescue usage. Proper training is required for certain applications.

[@danielhugo7428]

Saludos a todos desde Asuncion Paraguay.

[@ronammologist16]

Very cool tool. be great in any manly - man truck.

[@BrandonLibby]

These firemen are Hi-Lift ninjas.

[@XpeditionAmerica]

If this video doesnt sell you on a HI-LIFT, I dont know what will...

[@JeepJeep234]

Also the first responder has an offroad equivalent the all cast "Hi-Lift xtreme"

[@FullFledged2010]

I want one!

[@IsmokeTouch]

Such a great tool. Everyone should own one!

[@ForkliftJoe]

Also known as a "sheepherder's jack" -- I've had mine since 1978.

[@raishmomin6050]

Put this shit on my jeep😏

[@zackzander4425]

Nice!

[@robertburgess1070]

nice handyman jack. I've used one for a lot not what they show in the video though

[@wmdtaskforce]

Great for MVA COLLISION and complement w/ Cutter saw that s perfect #shut and take my money! :D

[@hiliftjacks]

The Jackall is a knock-off of the original Hi-Lift Jack that was invented in 1905. The First Responder Jack that was introduced a little over a year ago is a Hi-Lift Jack that has been modified for the unique requirements of the fire and rescue market.

[@drivenbyfire68]

i love it. can i get it in powdercoat black?

[@Ihatestupidppl970]

How does it do with house hold chores?

[@abelincoln95]

Bad ass!!

[@hystericyasu]

I purchased it. It is the first time in Japanese!

[@bertfromnz9724]

we call em High lift jacks in New Zealand, mine has 1001 uses!

[@hiliftjacks]

+bert from NZ That's what we call them too. This is a modified version of the standard Hi-Lift Jack invented by our company and manufactured here in the United States since 1905.

[@nudibanches]

+hiliftjacks I used these (well, a version of these) when I was doing diamond exploration work in the Kimberely in Western Australia 30 years ago. We called them kangaroo jacks back then.

[@Blgtn43]

Hey Franklast what are you going to do if your "jaws of life" fails to start or a hose burst? Every think of having a back up or working multiple vehicles and only having one set of Jaws? Your text book outlook on this job will come back to haunt you one days. This tool fits the bill as a primary or back up.

[@conantdog]

Sweet

[@davidplatenkamp]

4:17 This is heavy, gimme a hand!

[@richarddalton5191]

Looks like my Harbor Freight tractor jack

[@hiliftjacks]

...with 3 times the quality and made in the USA (not China). The First Responder Jack is a modified version of our standard H-Lift Jacks. It's specialized with some different components that make it more beneficial for firefighters and rescue personnel. Our standard model Hi-Lift Jacks allow you to do about 4-5 extrication maneuvers. The special components of the First Responder Jack allow you to do 12-15 different extrication and rescue maneuvers.

[@sweetkellymay]

Awesome video..is this jack comparable to the Jackall made in Canada.I read NATO only uses the Jackall..What are the differences ..

[@hakanakkus]

çok güzel Good idea

[@DELTA912420]

I want 5...plus will it blend??? RV support

[@Zeamus634]

It gives more working space and it will probably get scrapped anyway if they have to be cut out.

[@iwantosavemoney]

what is the price for this jack it is cool

[@CJReeedy]

Where can i get one in Australia?

[@hard14nsyah]

It's tools greatest...

[@ALEXMARAGATOBOMBEIRO]

Tem representante no BRASIL? Onde posso comprar?

[@michaelpotter5714]

does it come with two blocks of wood?

[@hiliftjacks]

+Michael Potter No. It is made to work with industry standard cribbing that most fire departments carry as standard equipment.

[@TheHateTankMk2]

well, ideally anyway. Keep those pins lubed!!!

[@burnerjack01]

Can it be used in tension like a "come-along" as well?

[@hiliftjacks]

+john hanrahan Yes. See the short clip at the 1:27 mark.

[@stevenmiller279]

pretty cool, right up till they show would be burglars just another method of entry into a house.

[@hiliftjacks]

Yep, just like those car commercials that give burglars ideas about how to get away quick from a bank robbery. Things that make you go hmmmm...

[@CarlosGandara973]

Where do I order one ? Amazon or directly ? any website ?

[@hiliftjacks]

You can order from Amazon.com. Also thefirestore.com.

[@MMAParent]

Is the base compatible with the standard 48" hilift jack? Are the capacities the same or higher than the standard 48" jack? I currently have the 48" version, but if I could upgrade/replace the base to have more options (if needed), that'd be great!

[@tacticalmosquitoeater]

yeah but can they hold up melting steel beams??

[@hiliftjacks]

Yes.

[@andrewziegler2608]

poor Acura legend

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

How much force does it take to shear that skinny pin? I bet its a lot less than 4000lbs.

[@hiliftjacks]

Wrong! The shear pin is rated and tested at 7000 lbs. It does what it says.

[@AlexTre-mo]

call now!!!!

[@Zeamus634]

Don't Americans cut the roof off cars to extricate casualties?

[@hiliftjacks]

Exactly!! [phone] or [phone]

[@xclimatexcoldxx]

I don't believe stuff like this should have to be paid for. I'm sure we would be fine with 1 less 2 million dollar jet for whatever reason, and instead get 7,000 of these to help save peoples lives.

[@user-neo71665]

Are you also one of the people that thinks they don't need to pay local fire dues to help support the fire dept yet complain when we show up and don't have every piece of equipment you think we should and then tell us how to do our job we have countless hours of training to do.

[@michaelwerbick]

dj beard sounds like he thinks the company who makes them should give the, away to first responders.....lol. No clue

[@devintran9884]

xclimatexcoldxx everything has to be paid for... whatever do you mean by your comment? the company has to pay for materials, r&d, manufacturing process, packaging, marketing, and customer service from sales to dealing with comments like this...

[@shanechambless8]

high priced

[@hiliftjacks]

Higher priced than standard Hi-Lift Jacks, but the very low cost compared to other fire and rescue equipment. The specialized components of the First Responder Jack are a value at the current pricing.

[@mrturner69]

look up the hydraulic tools if you think 250 is expensive

[@bobdylan6198]

these arent new .... just modified version of suicide jacks like the one i had in my 78 skylark

[@hiliftjacks]

These have been on the market for a few years now. You are right in that it is a modified version of our standard H-Lift Jacks. It's specialized with some different components that make it more beneficial for firefighters and rescue personnel. Our standard model Hi-Lift Jacks allow you to do about 4-5 extrication maneuvers. The special components of the First Responder Jack allow you to do 12-15 different extrication and rescue maneuvers.

[@guitar14]

FIRST!

[@ride0RgetR0DE0n]

why the fuck am I watching this

[@hiliftjacks]

Because it's the most awesome thing you've ever seen. Can't take your eyes off it it's magical powers... we know, we designed it that way.

[@kyd1972]

Product brochure. Not informative.

[@hiliftjacks]

That's the intent of this video. If you look at the other videos, you will find an Instructional Video. You just have to look...

[@kutunuikunikuni1301]

It was alright until that f.....g music started, and I don't give a rat's about anyone else who thinks it's appropriate. ....why stuff up a perfectly good subject with this rubbish. No, I won't 'turn it off or down,' because I was hoping it might be just a lead in thing, or something.

[@hiliftjacks]

Someone needs some puppy time... :)

[@TheShoelaceBandit]

NO OTHER TOOL!!! It's a hi-lift jack. Don't get me wrong I love my hi-lift jack but you oversold it a little

[@hiliftjacks]

We stand by our sales pitch, but thanks for your input!

[@monsterq6]

I'm not a firefighter and I will never need this in my life... but boy do I want one to rip apart cars like in the video.

[@ALEXMARAGATOBOMBEIRO]

Tem representante no BRASIL? Onde posso comprar?

[@micromachine7954]

I don't actually need one of these, but man do I want one! I think every every firetruck and ambulance should have one (at least) on board.

[@reds7vn370]

Buying one to replace my reg Hi Lift for my Wrangler. Extremely versatile.

[@ihavenoclue1661]

I use these to level house an mobile homes

[@lxn_ni1814]

it can lift a 6k pound truck no problem

[@hosedragger-204]

I'm getting one for my POV!

[@turmat01]

If that works as well as shown here, this is a GREAT tool! Can you release it smoothly? for example, those huge concrete blocks, can you put them back down slowly or can you just release and home stuff don't fly everywhere as it falls down in place?

[@pyro8818ak47]

can you buy the clamping hook on the top seperatly

[@hiliftjacks]

Excellent...of course!

[@hiliftjacks]

@enterBJ40 Thanks!

[@enterBJ40]

coolest tool ever !!!

[@joesmith-nn2qy]

Is it made in the USA?

[@hiliftjacks]

Yes! Bloomfield, Indiana USA

[@baronlocal8569]

Interesting image from min : 4:51 door broke

[@hiliftjacks]

It was supposed to. The idea is emergency entry, not better homes and gardens advice.