Spreader 02 : (1) A wedge-type tool, usually operated by hydraulic pressure, used to push structural members apart and to raise or move heavy objects during rescue, especially from vehicles. (2) See: Spreader Tip
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}