“Auto makers have begun to share design details with rescue workers, but only sporadically.

“With today's technological advances (in restraint systems), rescue workers need to be educated more now than ever,” says Angelina Errico, a Connecticut-based engineer who has studied the challenges facing rescue workers.

Rescue workers often receive no more design information than can be found in ownership manuals.

“Automotive manufacturers should prioritize that rescue workers receive more information than the consumer,” says Errico.”