State funding equips Drexel Heights crews with life-saving rescue tools
State funding equips Drexel Heights crews with life-saving rescue tools.
Firefighters in one local district will soon have access to advanced life-saving equipment designed to free trapped victims from vehicle crashes much faster.
Fire officials say the funding will be used to purchase the new equipment from Genesis Rescue Systems.
Once the tools arrive, personnel will undergo specialized training before deploying the gear on Rescue Squad 433.
With this new addition, the rescue squad and all four engine companies in the district will be fully equipped with modern extrication tools.
The lightweight tools are designed to provide quicker access to entrapped individuals, which reduces on-scene time and increases safety for both emergency responders and the public.
By enabling faster and safer extrications, the tools help ensure that critical medical care and transport can begin with minimal delay.