Marion Fire sounds the alarm for safety at open house
Oct 5, 2014
The department gave rides through the village in its antique fire truck. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Marion firefighters kicked off National Fire Prevention Week by opening their doors to the community on Sunday afternoon.
Kids got the opportunity to explore the department’s ambulances and trucks inside and out. Firefighters opened a ladder truck to the public who got a birds eye view of Marion from the truck’s bucket.
Firefighter and event organizer Jodi Auld said the open house is one of three events the department has planned for the week. Auld will visit Sippican School students later in the week, and for the first time, the department will host a fire safety session for adults.
That seminar is set for Thursday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sippican School auditorium. Home hazards, electrical and generator safety will be discussed.
The department gave rides through the village in its antique fire truck. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
EMTs in training, from left, Henry Richins, Max Richins and Charlie Dube practice their skills inside an ambulance. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
EMT Daniel Eldridge stands behind Robbie Slack who peers down from inside the ladder truck's bucket. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
The department opened its ladder truck to visitors. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Event organizer Jodi Auld and Deputy Chief Joe Dayton take a second to pose for the camera. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Henry and Caroline Achilles exit the department's antique truck after a ride through Marion. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles were on display at the Marion Fire Department on Sunday. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
