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K-12 Saw- Also known as a "Demolition Saw" is used to cut concrete, steel, and another materials that may be present at a fire or rescue scene.

Cordless Sawzall- This piece of equipment is vital in extrication and provides back-up to the hydraulic cutters in sawing through the posts of the vehicle. This is also used extensively at structure fires during overhaul or rescue situation.

20" Chainsaw- A chainsaw is a very versatile piece of equipment in the fire service. Crews utilize the chainsaw to remove trees from roadways and homes as well as ventilation of roofs during structure fires to provide a safe atmosphere for interior firefighting.

Since the 1970's Paden City Volunteer Fire Company has provided its citizens and surrounding areas with a dedicated Rescue Truck. A Rescue Truck is essentially a rolling tool box to cover any situation a fire department may encounter whether it be an accident with entrapment, medical emergency, rope rescue, trench rescue, hazmat incident, etc. In March of 2007, Paden City took delivery of its 3rd rescue in company history. The new truck was exclusively designed for the needs of the area and equipped accordingly as Paden City Vol. Fire Company is committed to providing the best available equipment to its citizens that money can buy.

Jaws of Life- Paden City operates a large set extrication tools revolving around the famous HURST Jaws of Life. Our Tools consist of a 28" Spreader, O-Cutters, 60" Ram, 30" Ram, Ram Accessories and Mini-Cutter. These tools allow us to completely disassemble a vehicle of any size if the situation called for it, generally in a severe crash, members will remove the doors and roof of the vehicle to extricate the patient without causing further injury.

Air Bags- We currently utilize a 320 Ton High Pressure Air Bag set that allows us to lift heavy objects off of a person. These bags can be used to lift cars, steel beams, and even tractor trailers off of trapped individuals.

Cribbing- Wood cribbing is the most vital part of the vehicle extrication process. When we arrive on-scene of an accident we want to prevent any further injury to the patients. Cribbing is used to make a vehicle as sturdy as possible to reduce movement and vibrations during the extrication of the patient. Paden City carries a variety of cribbing including Wedges, Blocks, and Step Chocks.

Winch- This piece of equipment serves a very important role in extrication and rescue. In the Paden City area there are many roadways located on hillsides and often do not have guardrails. The winch allows us to secure vehicles that may be located close to or over the hillside after an accident. The winch is capable of of pulling 12,000 lbs.

Attack Line- This hose often referred to as a "Trash Line" is used by firefighters to extinguish smaller fires such trash, brush, and even vehicle fires. The hose is 100' long and is located in an easily accessible location to prevent firefighters from having to climb up on the apparatus thus preventing possible injuries.

General Tools Wrenches (All Sizes) Screwdrivers (All Sizes)(2) Bottle Jacks Vehicle Lock Out Kit (2) Come-a-longs (2) 20' Chains Air Chisels

2 1/2" Adapters 1 3/4" Straight-tip nozzle 1 3/4" Variable-fog nozzle