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Roisin Butler

Dublin Fire Brigade firefighters save person’s finger with special tool

Dublin Fire Brigade firefighters used a nifty tool to remove a stuck ring from a person’s hand and save their finger.

The innovative tool cuts precisely through rings that are stuck on fingers, which allows for easier repair at a jewellers.

Firefighters at Phibsboro Fire Station successfully tested the device on site.

A person came to the fire station looking for assistance after being unable to remove a band from their ring finger.

The video released by Dublin Fire Brigade shows a clamp being attached to the ring, before pressure was applied by turning a screw, ensuring the ring could be removed with ease.

You can watch the demonstration of the removal below.

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