(KNZA)--The Sabetha Fire Department has received new vehicle extrication tools.
The Department, in a social media post last week, said they had taken delivery of new battery powered “Jaws of Life” extrication tools from TNT Rescue Systems.
The tools include a spreader, cutter and ram that can easily disassemble a crashed vehicle from around it's occupant. Also included in the set is cribbing which stabilizes wrecked vehicles while an extrication is performed.
The department says the tools will eliminate hooking up hydraulic hoses to a separate pump and having to move additional equipment at the scene. Firefighters will be able to have the tools off the truck and working independently and simultaneously within seconds of arriving on scene.
The department said more than 80% of the cost of the new vehicle extrication tools were paid for by two generous donations from community members. They added the donations will go on to save lives and help many people over the lifetime of the equipment.
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