PRAIRIE, Miss. (WCBI) – In an emergency, every second counts. Thanks to a generous donation, the Monroe County Volunteer Fire Department will be able to shave minutes off of rescue times.

The Prairie – Darracott Volunteer received a $10,000 grant from the 4 County Foundation to buy a new battery-powered cutter.

The department also received funding from the county for a new spreader.

The combination of equipment will drastically reduce the time needed to remove victims from vehicles after car crashes, and with their service area including three major highways, having the right equipment is critical.

“It was definitely needed. It replaced an old set of hydraulic tools that was worn out and wouldn’t function; parts were obsolete, so it was definitely needed for this community,” said Monro

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