Hurst – Jaws of Life – Green Cross Award Recipients

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to announce that four (4) of its volunteers have received the Hurst Green Cross Award for vehicle extrication activities utilizing the various Hurst tools commonly known as “Jaws of Life.”

"Thousands of firefighters and rescue workers world-wide know that they can depend on and trust Hurst Jaws of Life tools to save lives, but the Green Cross program is about getting to know the men and women who use Hurst tools to make a difference," said Aaron Guenther, Hurst Jaws of Life vice president of sales and marketing."

Indian River’s volunteer fire and rescue, as well as their respective rescue incident, are illustrated below:

• Vehicle Accident - August 15, 2010 - http://www.irvfc.com/gallery.cfm?id=559

George H. Bixby, II - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=11

Charles R. "Bud" Bonte - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=342 

Derrick M. I. Pry - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=75

• Vehicle Accident – April 23, 2011 - http://www.irvfc.com/gallery.cfm?id=704

Jeff P . Biele - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=291

Derrick M. I. Pry - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=75

Justin D. Pry - http://www.irvfc.com/profile.cfm?id=332

Please join the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in acknowledging their volunteers' professional diligence and dedication while fulfilling vehicle rescue training requirements as well as making a difference within our immediate community during times of need.