What are the Jaws of Life?
iER recently partnered with Declaration Medic Services to stand together in helping the community.
The implications of a vehicle collision can be severe and lead to drivers and passengers getting stuck in damaged chassis’ or between two cars. The jaws of life assist paramedics swiftly remove injured individuals from vehicle accidents.
The Jaws of Life is a hydraulic system engineered to split cars to get people out. Modern cars comprise of hard materials made to endure the hard impact and do as much as possible to protect people during collisions and prevent damage to the car parts.
But when a car overturns, the material can change shape, flatten, and collapse. Even though modern cars are durable, they can still get crushed and entrap individuals inside during an accident.
When emergency response teams reach an accident, they are racing against time to release occupants from a crushed car. In the worst-case scenario, a vehicle can emit hazardous liquids and gases and explode during this process.
The Jaws of Life work well to open a crushed car and free the victims before it’s too late. That makes the local service provider, Declaration Medic Services, a noteworthy emergency service provider.
Who is Declaration Medic Services?
Declaration Medic Services was established by owner, Shaun Els, after returning from overseas, where he worked as a paramedic for numerous years. As emergency accident specialists, Declaration Medic Services is a fast-acting solution compensating for the delayed service delivery in South Africa.
They provide the following 24/7 services:
- Motor vehicle accidents with entrapped occupants
- Pedestrian vehicle accidents
- Life-threatening emergencies
- Event medical standby
- IV bar infusion therapy
- Emergency antidotes for poisoned pets
iER Saves Lives in the Golden Hour
The Jaws of Life can stabilise life-threatening emergencies if they reach you quickly. You or a loved one don’t have to get caught or left stranded between a car and a hard place by ensuring everyone you know downloads and uses the iER app.
The iER app will connect you to essential emergency services when you need it the most.