MHFD purchases choking rescue devices; saves students life

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The Mountain Home Fire Department (MHFD) recently saved the life of a child thanks to a recent purchase of LifeVac Choking Rescue devices.

MHFD engineer and NREMT Jake Bickford says the device can be used as an alternative to the heimlich maneuver.

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Bickford says the device recently helped MHFD save the life of a 12-year-old boy at Pinkston Middle School.

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