Pigeon Forge, Tenn.–Members of the Benton County Rescue Squad (BCRS) had the opportunity to gain some valuable extrication training at the 2022 TARS annual convention in Pigeon Forge last weekend. The extrication team used the Hurst eDraulic line of rescue tools to perform several extrication training scenarios lead by TARS training coordinator Brian Robinson. According to BCRS training instructor, David Tuck, the modern portable electric spreaders and cutters boast a stronger cutting and spreading force and are much lighter than older hydraulic units.
“BCRS is looking to upgrade its arsenal of rescue tools to replace the aging units on our rescue trucks. The TARS Rescue College has been using the Hurst eDraulic series of tools to conduct training for member organizations statewide. This training session gave the Benton County team a first hand look at how these tools perform in real world scenarios,” Tuck said.
The rescue squad is staffed by dedicated volunteers from the community who continually train to be able to respond to many types of accidents. In addition to vehicle extrication, the BCRS provides other vital services to the residents of Benton County including farm rescue, water rescue and recovery, land searches, and trench rescue.
Photo: BCRS extrication team members John Beasley, Joey Bourque, Jeff Pierce, Jamie Townsend, and Jeremy Robinson train at the 2022 TARS Annual Convention in Pigeon Forge as TARS Training Coordinator Brian Robinson leads the session.