Colts Neck Fire Department Demonstrates New Battery-Powered Extrication Tools
Photo by Colts Neck Fire DepartmentFirefighters and officers examine the new battery-powered Hurst Jaws of Life tools during a hands-on demonstration.
Photo by Colts Neck Fire DepartmentA firefighter reviews the features of the new eHydraulic Hurst extrication equipment during a Q&A session.
Photo by Colts Neck Fire DepartmentMembers of the Colts Neck Fire Department participate in a tool familiarization session focused on transitioning to battery-powered rescue tools.
Photo by Colts Neck Fire DepartmentAn instructor provides an overview of the Hurst eHydraulic system during the department’s extrication equipment demo night.
October 15, 2025 — The Colts Neck Fire Department hosted a hands-on demonstration and Q&A session featuring the latest battery-powered Hurst extrication tools.
The event allowed firefighters to test and compare the new equipment with the department’s traditional hydraulic tools. Transitioning to battery-powered extrication tools offers key operational advantages — most notably, saving valuable seconds during rescues when time is critical.
Members discussed performance, reliability, and deployment efficiency, emphasizing how this technological upgrade will enhance the department’s ability to respond to motor vehicle accidents and other rescue incidents.
Photos from the session showcased members training and familiarizing themselves with the new tools as the department continues to modernize its equipment to better serve the community.
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