Fort Payne Fire Department gets new tool to help save drivers from entrapment Fort Payne Fire Department gets a new extrication tool By Stefante Randall | May 6, 2021 at 9:16 PM CDT - Updated May 6 at 9:16 PM FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) -This week, the Fort Payne Fire Department received a new life-saving tool to help people in an emergency situation like getting trapped in a car. When responding to a motor vehicle crash or people trapped inside, the Amkus extrication tool will help firefighters get them out quickly. Fort Payne Training Chief Scott Westbrook said previously they would have to use a cutter, spreader and extension.