What is the specialty of a combi-tool?

• A. Pry and Lift
• B. Spread and Cut
• C. Hammer and Break
• D. Twist and Remove

Answer: (B)

The specialty of a combi-tool is its ability to both spread and cut. This hydraulic rescue tool combines the functions of a spreader (to push metal apart and create space) and a cutter (to slice through metal or restraints) in a single unit, allowing rapid access and material removal without swapping tools. In a vehicle extrication, that dual capability is highly valuable because responders often need to create a gap and then cut through obstacles in quick succession to reach and free the patient. Other options describe actions that aren’t the primary abilities of this tool, such as prying and lifting, hammering or breaking, or twisting and removing, which are not what the combi-tool is designed to do.