Everett Firefighters Use “Jaws of Life” To Free Driver in T-Bone Crash on 112th
Everett Firefighters used their Technical Rescue Rig and the “Jaws of Life” to free the driver of a pickup truck who was stuck behind the wheel today. It happened in a T-Bone crash shortly after Noon on 112th SW near BECU. The driver was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Here are some MyEverettNews.com photos from the scene. Click to enlarge.
An air hose is connected to the Jaws of Life.
The patient inside the truck has been stabilized and is covered with a sheet. A firefighter is also with the patient in the truck.
The operation begins at the lower part of the door.
A closer look.
They slowly work their way up the door.
Working on the door latch.
One final cut
The door can now be opened and the driver safely removed.
The driver is placed on a backboard and stretcher for the trip to PRMC.
A closer look at the tool before it goes back onto the truck.
The door jam after all is said and done.
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