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Fayette County foundation donates tools for firefighters

S-shaped Snagger Tools have been donated to the Fayette County fire department. Courtesy Motis Fire Rescue

Credit: Courtesy Motis Fire Rescue

Credit: Courtesy Motis Fire Rescue

S-shaped Snagger Tools have been donated to the Fayette County fire department. Courtesy Motis Fire Rescue
By Jill Howard Church For the AJC
Feb 25, 2021

Fayette County firefighters now have a new multipurpose tool to assist them on emergency calls. The Fayette Fire Foundation spent $7,910 to buy and donate 156 Snagger Tools, an S-shaped device that consist of a handle and a hook, to equip all members of the county’s Fire & Emergency Services division. The presentation was made at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Board of Commissioners. A video illustrated how the tools can be used as a wrench, a handle and a cutting tool to carry and manage fire hoses, break glass, saw through windshields and drywall, hang other tools from ladders and even drag victims to safety. The tools are now part of each emergency worker’s personal safety equipment.

A video demonstrating the Snagger Tool is at https://motisfirerescue.com/pages/videos. The nonprofit FFF supports the fire department through donations of equipment and training, and was recognized for its contribution by Fire Chief Jeffrey Hill.

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