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Deputies Get Eco-Friendly Extinguishers
Sheriff's Department Invests In Green Fire Extinguishers
POSTED: 6:28 pm CST January 22,
2009
UPDATED: 6:38 am CST January 23,
2009
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. -- Sheriff's deputies are often the first to respond to the scene of a burning vehicle on the road, and on Thursday, they trained on using a new tool that will help them on the job.The Johnson County Sheriff's Department bought 120 "cold fire extinguishers" that will help them get to a person trapped in a burning vehicle quicker and safer than before.The extinguishers are non-toxic and biodegradable, making them environmentally friendly, as well.The new equipment cost just over $37,000.
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