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ASTM International has made a $7,000 donation to the Washington Fire Company No. 1 of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to help replace and upgrade important lifesaving equipment. The new rescue equipment includes a portable scene light, a battery operated windshield cutter and a battery operated Jaws of Life cutting tool. ASTM International's Jim S. Thomas, assistant vice president, sales and marketing (second from left) and Bob Bendig, director, general services (far right) are seen here with representatives from the fire company and some of the new equipment purchased with ASTM's donations. Shown from left: Chris Savage, lieutenant; Ron Januzelli, firefighter; Frank Carlin, trustee emeritus; Joseph Costello Jr., assistant chief; Andrew Carlin, president and deputy chief; Bob Zinni, fire marshall; and Beth Januzelli, firefighter (front row).