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Photo: S-cut emergency rescue tool, ES Equipment
Published: 2011-09-13 02:29
US Firefighters and paramedics awarded the Swedish “S-Cut" emergency rescue tool
Fourteen Firefighter/Paramedics received an engraved “S-Cut", a tool from the Swedish company ES Equipment used for cutting off clothes in an emergency situation, for outstanding pre-hospital care based on nominations by their peers. 
ES Equipment is an alumni company of Sahlgrenska Science Park, situated in Göteborg. This new annual award called “A Cut Above" was launched as part of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, US.

“S-Cut" - An outstanding tool
“The S-Cut 06-501 was selected because we wanted an award that could be used to assist the medics in the provision of care in the pre-hospital setting. The S-Cut was identified as an outstanding tool that would assist with the rapid extrication of accident victims and with removal of clothing. We also provided a holster so the recipients could carry them on their belts", says Beverly Weaver, Director, Emergency Services at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital."

“A Cut Above"
The award is called “A Cut Above" indicating that they are outstanding amongst other pre-hospital care providers.  It is the first time this award is being given, and it is hoped to be repeated annually.  The initial awards were given in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of 9/11. 

Huge ceremonial success
“The ceremony was a huge success, attended by the recipients in dress uniforms accompanied by their administrators and families.  We also planted a maple tree in the honor of those who lost their lives on that day, with special emphasis on remembering the 343 firefighters, paramedics and 60 police officers who died in the rescue attempt," concludes Beverly Weaver.

More information about the “S-Cut" emergency cutting tool
http://www.s-cut.us.com/s-cut.htmexternal link

More information about the ceremony and the award
http://newssun.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/7522846-417/at-northwestern-lake-forest-hospital-these-first-responders-a-cut-above.htmlexternal link

http://triblocal.com/lake-forest/community/galleries/2011/09/a-cut-above-award-ceremony-northwestern-lake-forest-hospital/#/4external link

More information about ES Equipment
http://www.esequipment.se/external link

About Sahlgrenska Science Park
Sahlgrenska Science Park helps innovators and new companies in the field of life science to start up their activities under the best possible conditions. We offer you professional help to develop your idea. Here, you have access to expert knowledge and long experience together with a large network in the business community and the field of life science.
www.sahlgrenskasciencepark.seexternal link

President Thomas McAfee presents the S-Cut award to Libertyville Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief/Paramedic Ken Komers.
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