Testing out the new Jaws of Life

The Coach Mirich poker tournament held in Pine Haven in January garnered over $14,000 for the town’s volunteer fire department, specifically a new battery-operated “Jaws of Life”.

Last Friday night, many in the department joined came together at the fire station to get a “hands on” demonstration of the newest addition to their arsenal.

The crew of first responders watched avidly as account manager Roger Crane removed what to the folks assembled was a beautiful piece of machinery. The battery was and the jaws purred and lit up with power indicators and headlights.

Almost everyone h...