The accident happened so fast that Engelken says he’s not sure if the Jaws of Life could have rescued Cole in time, but the fire department is determined to be prepared for future situations.

Now, the Centralia Fire Department is determined to be prepared for future accidents. They’re asking for the community’s help to raise $34,000 to purchase a new Jaws of Life machine.

HYDERABAD: Telangana has seen a sharp rise in fire accidents, fatalities, and property losses in the first 200 days of 2025. As of July 19, the state fire control room received 6,366 fire-related ...