Clint Keown

Clint Keown: Texas transplant found success as a firefighter, but it's his invention aimed at saving lives that's really turning heads

Clint Keown is getting ready to unveil the life-saving tool he's been working on for years.

It's an invention that could change the way first responders do their jobs.

Clint Keown had always been interested in helping others. After moving to Texas from California in 2005, he joined the fire department and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a captain in just a few years. But it was during his time as a firefighter that he saw firsthand the need for a better way to rescue people from burning buildings.

Keown's invention, the Rapid Extraction Tool (RET), is a lightweight, portable device that can be used to quickly and easily remove people from windows or other openings in a building. The RET is made of a lightweight material that is strong enough to support the weight of a person, and it is equipped with a series of hooks and straps that can be used to secure the person to the device.

The RET is designed to be easy to use, even by firefighters who are not trained in technical rescue techniques. The device can be set up in a matter of seconds, and it can be used to remove people from windows or other openings in a building without damaging the building or the person being rescued.

Keown has been working on the RET for several years, and he is now preparing to unveil the device to the public. He is confident that the RET will be a valuable tool for first responders, and he hopes that it will help to save lives.

Keown's invention is just one example of the many ways that first responders are using innovation to improve their ability to protect the public. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more life-saving inventions that will help first responders do their jobs more effectively.