CARTERET – The Carteret Fire Department has acquired a full complement of battery‑operated Holmatro extrication equipment to assist in rescuing people trapped in vehicle crashes and other emergencies.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TECUMSEH — Firefighters don't get to choose the weather or time of day when they are sent to an emergency. So even though the ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Deadwood Volunteer Fire Department has begun monthly vehicle extrication training sessions with the local ambulance service, providing a crucial opportunity to ...

(FOX40.com)—The Sacramento City Fire Department recently received a $165,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to purchase new extrication equipment, better known as Jaws of Life. The ...

The $114,000 purchase replaces rescue tools that were nearly 25 years old. Unlike the old gasoline-powered tools, the new equipment is portable and can be used in wet conditions. The new tools will be ...