Approximately 150 people showed up for some fire department fun, treats, and safety talk at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22.
Members of the Fairhaven Fire Department talked to children and their adults about fire safety, and let some feel the power of the fire hose, aiming it at a stop sign.
The library also provided ice cream sandwiches to help the kids cool off on a hot summer day. Fire hats, pencils and key chains were among the treats offered to children.
- Aspiring firefighter Tyler Prentice helps Fairhaven Firefighter/Paramedic Maggie Rocha aim the hose at a stop siign at the safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
- Fairhaven Firefighter/Paramedic Tim Desroches demonstrates “stop, drop, and roll” to children and their adults at the safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
- Fairhaven Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Oliveira dons the gear as Firefighter/Paramedic Maggie Rocha explains what to do in case of a fire to about 150 people at the safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
- Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Oliveira lets kids feel his suit and shows that firefighters are their friends despite their intimidating appearance when dressed in all their gear at the fire department safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
- Fairhaven/Paramedic Firefighter Maggie Rocha poses with some youngsters at the fire department safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
- Alivia Weaver helps aim the hose and pulls back on the handle to release the water as Fairhaven Firefighter/Paramedic Maggie Rocha steadies the hose at the safety talk and fire truck fun even at the Millicent Library on Wednesday, 8/24/22. Photo by Glenn C. Silva for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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