The Hurst Tool can generate 60,000 lbs. of cutting force or 13,000 lbs of spreading force.
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| Rescue and Extrication are performed by 3 Volunteer Fire Department based Rescue Trucks in Franklin County. Royston, Bold Springs and Line Rescue are primarily called upon to cut motor vehicle accident victims from vehicles but are also apt to perform extrication from machinery, farm equipment or construction site accidents. many of our local fire depatments have rescue tools now but will only assist our three local rescue squads in extrications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| To the left is the Hurst Tool, better known as the Jaws of Life. This is a hydraulically operated tool that can easily cut through a car door or be used to lift a collapsed dashboard off of an accident victim's legs. The Hurst Tool can generate 60,000 lbs. of cutting force or 13,000 lbs of spreading force. |
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| To the right is a high pressure lifting bag. These are used to lift cars, trucks or heavy machinery off of an accident victim so that they can be extricated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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