Crime & Safety
Delco Fire Company Gets First 'Jaws Of Life' Through Grant Funds
State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara presented a $15,000 check to the Morton-Rutledge Fire Co.e to help them buy their first Jaws of Life rescue too;.
MORTON, PA — A Delaware County fire company recently got a new, crucial piece of life-saving equipment.
The Morton-Rutledge Fire Company just bought their first Jaws of Life tool.
The Jaws of Life are a rescue tool commonly used to assist in car accidents, especially when someone is trapped inside a vehicle.
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To assist with the purchase, State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, presented the fire company with a $15,000 check.
The grant awarded will also cover the cost a back-up battery, extending the tool’s life.
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"When emergency responders get to the scene of a car crash, time is of the essence and just a few seconds can be the difference between life and death," O’Mara said. "The Jaws of Life help first responders act as quickly and safely as possible to rescue those in danger. Having this tool available will help Morton-Rutledge Fire Company members better respond to these life-threatening situations."
O’Mara added that Morton-Rutledge did not have this tool prior to being awarded the grant.
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