HURST JAWS OF LIFE RESCUE SYSTEMS Hurst Jaws of Life rescue systems have been instrumental in saving thousands of lives throughout their 30 year history. From race track beginnings in 1972 to the rescue heroes of today, Jaws of Life system travel with more than 35,000 rescue squads, fire and police departments throughout the world. Originally manufactured by Hurst Performance Inc, in Warminster, PA, the tools were developed for use in the race car industry. Hurst Performance also manufactured the famous Hurst Shifter which was used extensively in race cars. The original tool was a part system consisting of a 32-inch hydraulic spreader powered by a two cycle gasoline power unit. When activated, the scissor-like spreaders opened and forced crushed metal away from trapped victims. Because the tool reduced the time to extricate a victim from a car crash, literally snatching them from the "jaws of death", the tool earned the name Jaws of Life. Today, Jaws of Life is a registered trademark of Hale Products Inc. View Website... Click to View