the invention comprises a hydraulic rescue tool which is useful in extricating victims form traffic accidents . the tool can perform three basic functions : pushing , pulling , and cutting . the tool comprises a pair of pivotably mounted arms connected to each other within a common yoke . the arms are forced together or apart by a hydraulically operated piston . attached to the arms are a pair of cutting blades . the arms are made of a graphite laminate composite material for increased strength .