Orange County Emergency Services District #1 recently received extrication tools funded
through a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
These tools, known as the Jaws of Life, will be used to extricate people trapped in vehicle crashes. The tools
are battery powered, making them easier for fire crews to manage without worrying about refueling or access
issues.
The tools have been proven effective.
“We recently used the tools on the scene of a motor vehicle accident,” said Cordale Baldwin, firefighter and
EMT. “Without the Hurst Company showing us these tools, we would not have been able to do this.”
Orange Co ESD #1 is looking for new volunteers. For more information, call (409) 769-8294.
Texas A&M Forest Service is committed to protecting lives and property through its fire department
assistance programs. For more information on programs offered by Texas A&M Forest Service, visit
texasfd.com.