Santa Barbara County Fire has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase three complete sets of new battery powered extrication equipment to benefit fire stations 21, 26, and 31.
The extrication equipment is also known as the “jaws of life,” and first responders use these specialized tools to safely rescue crash victims trapped inside a vehicle.
“We are incredibly grateful for this grant, which will allow us to purchase state-of-the-art rescue tools and provide training to first responders that is critical for the care of people injured in crashes,” Battalion Chief, Adam Estabrook said. “These tools will greatly enhance our ability to protect and serve the community, strengthening our response capabilities when they matter most.”…