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Life Saved Within the Golden Hour

Life Saved Within the Golden Hour

Addison, IL

After receiving extrication equipment in 2021, Addison Fire Protection District in Illinois used the tools to rescue a trapped driver following a motor vehicle accident. With the addition of the new battery-powered tools, firefighters were able to quickly free the driver and transport her to a nearby trauma center within the golden hour, ultimately saving her life.

Granted Tools Used:
Cutter: Hydraulic tool designed to cut through metal to extricate trapped patients.
Spreader: Hydraulic tool designed to remove obstructions to extricate trapped patients.