Wilton Fire Chief Don Nourse demonstrated the department’s new Jaws of Life during a breakfast/open house at the fire station on Saturday, Sept. 24. Nourse said the device, which was purchased through a grant, is stronger and more versatile than the older models. It is battery operated, totally portable, and can be taken into a building. Older models were connected to a fire truck. The device is usually used to extract people from vehicles following an accident. The event, which featured a many-item menu including Belgian waffles, was sponsored by the Fire Department Auxiliary and was well attended. (Photo by JESSIE SALISBURY)

Wilton Fire Chief Don Nourse demonstrated the department’s new Jaws of Life during a breakfast/open house at the fire station on Saturday, Sept. 24. Nourse said the device, which was purchased through a grant, is stronger and more versatile than the older models. It is battery operated, totally portable, and can be taken into a building. Older models were connected to a fire truck. The device is usually used to extract people from vehicles following an accident. The event, which featured a many-item menu including Belgian waffles, was sponsored by the Fire Department Auxiliary and was well attended.