Fire Department Open House lights up the night
Oct 10, 2014
Firefighters demonstrated how quickly a fire can spread at the Open House. Kids were reminded to stay near the ground and crawl to the safest exit. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Kids learned all about fire safety at the Mattapoisett Fire Department's annual Open House on Thursday night.
Firefighters let kids climb on their trucks, helped them through a simulated house fire and showed them the jaws of life.
For the main demonstration, firefighters lit a wooden building outfitted with furniture to show how quickly a fire can consume a house.
The evening also featured free food provided by local restaurants and served by the Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary as well as a poster contest for kids.
Firefighters demonstrated how quickly a fire can spread at the Open House. Kids were reminded to stay near the ground and crawl to the safest exit. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Annouk Joseph, Molly Janicki and Faith Oliver enjoy a snack on the back of the fire truck. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Thomas Janicki and Torsten Brickley play in the Fire Department's antique truck. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Members of the Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary serve up snacks. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Mischa Tomasia shows off her fire truck face painting. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Carly Mello and Ellie Correia sport firefighter hats given to kids at the Open House. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Kids learn how to get out of a smoky house with the Fall River Fire Department's Student Awareness of Fire Education trailer. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Tons of residents came out to the annual event. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Putting out the fire. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
