The Fairhaven Fire Department gave its annual safety demonstration in conjunction with the Millicent Library summer reading program on Wednesday, 7/11/18, on the lawn of the Unitarian Church on Walnut Street. Under threatening skies, public information officer Wayne Oliveira explained fire safety measures to children and adults alike, explained how they only have about one minute to get out of the house during a fire, and let them get up close to firefighters dressed in full gear so they would know what to expect if a firefighter ever had to enter a smokey house to find them. Sparky the fire dog was also on hand to help get the message out. Children then helped firefighters pull the hose to the lawn and took turns spraying their friends, although the rain started just about the time that the hosing started.
Children get sprayed by the fire hose on the lawn of the Unitarian Church during the annual “Fire Hose Fun” event held in conjunction with the Millicent Library’s summer reading program on 7/11/2018. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
With the help of Fairhaven firefighter/EMT Chris Siwik, chidlren hose down those brave enough to get under the spray on an overcast and drizzly Wednesday morning, 7/11/18, during the annual Fire Hose Fun held in conjunction with the Millicent Library’s Summer Reading Program. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Fairhaven fighter/EMT Chris Siwik keeps an eye out as many children, lef by Clifton Lopes, carry the hose out to the lawn during the “Fire Hose Fun” event held in conjunction with the Millicent Library’s summer reading program on 7/11/2018. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Wayne Olivera of the Fairhaven Fire Department explains to a crowd of about 100 people the importance of all the saftey gear the firefighters wear, during the Fire Hose Fun day held in conjunction with the Millicent Library’s Summer Reading Program, on 7/11/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Fairhaven fighter/EMT Chris Siwik stands by as many children carry the hose out to the lawn at the “Fire Hose Fun” Event hosted by the Fairhaven Fire Department on 7/11/2018.
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