Lawton Firefighters, Vo-Tech students train with "Jaws of Life"
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LAWTON Okla_ Firefighters from
Lawton's newest
cadet class and students from a Great Plains Vo-Tech class got a hands-on
lesson in saving lives today.
The
firefighters learned how to use the "Jaws of Life" and other power tools to cut
open cars when victims are trapped inside. LFD Training Officer Jared Williams
said this kind of continuing training is critical.
"It's a
good thing for our firefighters to go out and really know how to respond to car
wrecks. We've had several lately and it's just a good idea to get our
firefighters hands on their tools. So, whenever they do have a need to
extricate a patient out of a car they will know how to do it efficiently".
The auto extrication class is mandatory for all new Lawton firefighters, before they can graduate
from the academy. These cadets are scheduled to graduate this month.
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