VIDEO: The Albany Fire Department (AFD) received new life-saving equipment this week, because when every second counts, having access to the right tools could be the difference between life and death. The city of Albany made a major investment in the fire department. They purchased new Hurst equipment, or as most people know them, the “jaws of life.” These tools are important because they assist first responders in getting car crash victims out of crushed vehicles. Assistant Fire Chief Marcus Glass says these new tools show how much the city values its residents. “Being able to have a high level of response for the local citizens of Albany and Dougherty County is paramount for us. So, the city let us invest in these tools, which will give us a higher capability of response time. That way, patient care increases because we are able to get to those patients and get them out of the vehicles in a timely manner,” he said.
