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Firefighters Practice Jaws of Life Operations
April 15, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of South Foster Volunteer Fire Co.
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FOSTER, RI — April 15th — During practical extrication training, the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company concentrated on intricate motor vehicle accident scenarios.
Using hydraulic rescue equipment and Res-Q-Jacks for access and stability, crews worked through a multi-vehicle crash simulation. Important procedures like patient access, vehicle stabilization, and coordinated tool operations under controlled circumstances were all covered in the drill.

