The Fairhaven Fire Department and Millicent Library brought some cool fun to the center of town on Thursday, 7/20. Part of the summer reading program, the annual hose down includes a safety demonstration by firefighters, an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog, and a chance for the children to handle the big fire hose, on the lawn of the Unitarian Memorial Church, right across the street from the library. The water was a welcome respite from the July heat.
Pure joy is the only way to describe this youngster enjoying the spray. Photo by Beth David.
Connor makes sure he sprays his sister Katelyn while handling the hose at the annual Fire Department safety demonstration in Fairhaven. Photo by Beth David.
Nicholas Dagold is not amused by Sparky the Fire Dog, although grandmother Laura Dawicki seems to be. Photo by Beth David.
Diane Hahn holds onto her young charge, Cora, as she tries to figure out what to make of a Fairhaven firefighter in full gear. Photo by Beth David.
Click here to download the entire 7/27/17 issue:07-27-17 HoseDown
Click here to download Editor Beth David’s letter to the Selectboard: NewspapersInLobbyLetter
