Fire Prevention Week banners adorn the SLVFD's second and third truck bays.
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SLVFD's newest Engine 141 peeks out of the historic first bay. The first bay of the current fire station dates back to the early 1900's and except for the door is the same bay that housed horse drawn fire wagons.
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LT-144 displays the American flag over Broadway.
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The public got its first look at "Samantha" The SLVFD's first motorized fire a truck. A 1920 American LaFrance engine that was recently returned to the SLVFD by the Estate of John "Hawkeye" Hawkinson.
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Left our newest Engine 141 alongside our oldest engine "Samantha"
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Local reporter Jack Laduke, visits with Chief Keough as they admire "Samantha"
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"Old Faithful" another great piece of SLVFD history was on display. This 1942 GMC engine is believed to be the last civilian fire engine delivered by GMC prior to ceasing civilian production to focus on the war effort in support of WWII.
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The "Bullex" Live Fire training prop. The public was able to experience putting out a live fire with fire extinguisher.
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These computerized fire extinguishers look and feel like the real thing. They are used for training and they shoot real water. The instructor controls the entire prop during the exercise.
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Lieutenant Doug Peck instructs a child on the proper use of a fire extinguisher using the "Bullex" simulator.
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Lieutenant Doug Peck instructs a child on the proper use of a fire extinguisher using the "Bullex" simulator.
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Lieutenant Doug Peck instructs a child on the proper use of a fire extinguisher using the "Bullex" simulator.
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Lieutenant Doug Peck instructs a child on the proper use of a fire extinguisher using the "Bullex" simulator.
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Amongst the many give aways including the traditional plastic fire hats, children were also treated to this cute badge as a souvenir.
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Smokey took some time to visit with folks.
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Trevor Keough exits a window using his bail out rope as part of a demonstration on firefighter bail outs. Past Chief and Safety Officer Ed Woodard looks on to ensure the operation is done in a safe manner.
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Trevor Keough rappelling down wall during firefighter bail out demonstration.
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Firefighter Bob Nadon provides Belay to Trevor Keough while he is on Rappel. The Belay man maintains a safety line used during training. In an actual emergency no Belay would be present. "Safety First"
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Trevor Keough rappelling down wall during firefighter bail out demonstration.
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