Oberlin (OH) firefighters will soon have new $50,900 extrication tools with which to cut through wrecked cars, reports chroniclet.com.
The department’s current 1998 extrication tools are nearly worn out, which doesn’t bode well for rescues as newer car technology uses stronger metals, the report notes.
Plus, the new extrication tools will be battery-powered, so the gear no longer needs to be hindered by electrical cords.
The deal with Hurst eDraulic Extrication Tools of Warren includes the purchase of four mini-cutters, which can be used inside buildings, according to the report.
