Ely Firefighters Demonstrate 'Jaws of Life'

ELY - Emergency vehicles lined the streets of downtown Ely Wednesday for the 3rd annual Fire Hall Open House.

Volunteer firefighters gave a live demonstration showing families how tools are used, like the Jaws of Life to rip apart cars and save lives.

"Especially for the kids, it gives them an idea of who's behind the mask, and who's under the gear if they ever needed somebody,” said Ely Fire Department EMS, Kristen Zorbiz. “They kind of have an idea of who that is."

They also deployed airbags to show how important it is for children to sit in the back seat, and visually prove the importance of wearing your seatbelt.