Victoria State Emergency Service is upgrading its rescue tools across the state, with Ararat, Stawell and Horsham units the latest to receive battery-operated cutters, spreaders and combi-tools.
VICSES Wimmera unit support team community resilience co-ordinator Jordan Bush said the Holmatro Pentheon tools brought many benefits for SES volunteers during rescues.
“The tools are a significant capability upgrade,” he said.
“Often when we attend car accidents, they are off the road or in inaccessible places. These tools mean we can get to the cars faster, and the tools are more efficient, safer, and better for the job.”