Fire department trains for real-life emergencies
Mineral Independent | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 4 months AGO
On Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, the Superior Volunteer Fire Department held extrication training which required volunteers to take apart wrecked cars with the Jaws of Life. They cut and sawed through thick metal car frames, broke windows and safely deployed air bags as part of their training.
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