Hayesville Fire Department Receives Donation From Hayesville Amvets Post #1969 New Emergency Extraction Tools

       (L-R) Hayesville - Hayesville Assistant Fire Chief Ed Stoner accepts a check from Hayesville Amvets Post #1969 member Jeff Bullard for $4,000.00 for Genesis Rescue Systems, Tools, and accessories.

(L-R) Mike Schuck, and Travis Nalley, and Luke Ricketts of Genesis Rescue Systems look on, as Mike Schuck talks about how important the new tool is to the Hayesville Fire Department and also Luke Ricketts shows them the accessories to the tool as well.

Luke Ricketts is a full-time Firefighter, Paramedic, Instructor, and Inspector from the North East Ohio Factory Representative of Genesis Rescue Systems. He grew up in a firehouse, spending time there. With his Dad and then as a volunteer until leaving for a part-time, and later, a full-time position. In his efforts to continue to sharpen his life-saving skills, he began in-depth training for vehicle extrication.

Now, Luke provides first-rate extrication training and works to broaden the skillsets of as many fellows Firefighters as he can. He also teaches vehicle extrication courses to the next generation of firefighters at local colleges and universities.