Simply Dashing: Burton (SC) Fire Engineer Creates Extrication Tool

Burton Fire District Engineer/Advanced EMT Brittany Nicotri has built five new dash roller tools—extrication equipment—for her team.

Used to push the dashboard away from motorists when they’re trapped in a vehicle, the new equipment is now equipped on each fire truck.

The new tool is not only life-saving, it’s also cost-saving.

“Retail cost of such tools over $1,500. Cost to Burton taxpayers $140,” a Facebook post reads. “Eng. Nicotri represents the service orientated commitment and character of firefighters everywhere, and we are proud she wears our uniform.”

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