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Fire Department hydraulic rescue tools
Summary
New battery-powered 'jaws of life' could cut three to four minutes off crash rescues, and a $7,000 grant helps standardize the department's portable radios.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Rescue tools cost up to $74,920 (within the $75,000 budget); radios total $22,842 with $7,000 from a grant.
✅Who benefits
Crash victims and residents served by faster, more reliable fire rescue response.
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