Local firefighters learn auto extrication procedures

  • Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED
    Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED
  • The so-called “Jaws of Life” were among the extrication tools used by local firefighters in simulated rescue exercises last week in north-Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED
    The so-called “Jaws of Life” were among the extrication tools used by local firefighters in simulated rescue exercises last week in north-Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED
  • Firefighters from the Putnam County and City of Eatonton Fire Departments took part in the two-day, auto-extrication training. CONTRIBUTED
    Firefighters from the Putnam County and City of Eatonton Fire Departments took part in the two-day, auto-extrication training. CONTRIBUTED
    On Oct. 26-27, the Putnam County Fire Department hosted Crash Victim Extrication 1, a two-day training course delivered by the Georgia Fire Academy. The comprehensive 16-hour course focused on training fire personnel to respond effectively to motor vehicle crashes involving trapped motorists.Firefighters from both the Putnam County Fire Department and the City of Eatonton Fire Department...

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