The Right Tools Can Save Lives



Right Tools for the job like Diamond Blade
When the difference between life and death can be a crucial minute—which holds especially true for High Elevation Rescues—it is imperative we do whatever it takes to make that minute count—and this is just what the partnership of Graymont Limestone Plant and the local Fire Department at Superior, Wisconsin has done. Graymont Limestone Plant donated two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) worth of rescue equipment, specifically Multiple Positioning Devices (MPDs) which are designed with six hundred feet of rope and a system that allows firefighters to lower and raise a rescue cart.

This feature allows firefighters to carry less equipment on them because they can now do all of their rigging down on the bottom, which would've been difficult to do in the past. Essential rescue equipment when making high elevation rescues include, but are not limited to, diamond blade saws, heavy hydraulic cutter, petrol breaker, smashing stomper, and certain types of jacks and accessories.

A standard rescue drill that initially took fifty two (52) minutes was reduced to a dramatic nineteen (19) minutes and eighteen (18) seconds with the help of the Multiple Positioning Devices (MPDs).  According to an article on the Superior Telegram, Battalion Chief Scott Gordon with the Superior Fire Department reiterated how critical the “golden hour” was, that is the first minutes after a trauma is sustained.

Rescue from high rise buildings will become not only safer but more efficient as firefighters can easily mobilize necessary tools, such as diamond blade saws for cutting through fallen concrete beams, to the rescue area without difficulty.

Graymont is a family owned company committed to responsibly meeting society's needs for mineral products. Graymont's management team and employees are dedicated to meeting or exceeding customer needs with reliable supply of quality products and service.

The mission of the Superior Fire Department is to provide those services necessary for the protection of life and property as the need is recognized within our community. The Fire Department accomplishes this mission by providing two types of service, emergency response and prevention.

Gila Tools diamond blades feature circular steel discs with industrial diamonds on its periphery, their edges bear one of three configurations: segmented, continuous rim, or serrated. The blade cores are precision-made with slots that provide faster cooling by allowing water or air to flow between the segments. They are tensioned at the factory so that they always run straight at cutting speeds, giving you smooth and precise cuts throughout.

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