We had a great day!!! Thank you to all who attended our open house yesterday. Every year during fire prevention week the SLVFD opens it's doors to the public. We enjoy the opportunity to visit with folks in the community and show off our equipment.
The main purpose of our event is spreading the word about fire safety. This year we hosted search and rescue demonstrations in a realistic environment. The purpose of those drills was to help teach you what to do in a fire, and to help you help us if we are looking for you in the event your house is on fire. Following the drills the community was able to handle laser guided fire extinguisher simulators to learn the proper technique of using an extinguisher. The correct weight extinguisher simulator does not allow the user to put out the simulated fire if they do not properly pull the pin, aim, and use the proper motion. The simulator actually runs out if it takes the user too long to put out the fire.
As always lots of equipment was on display and plastic hats, literature, and smoke detector batteries were handed out, free of charge.
Enjoy some photos of the days events.
One of the displays set up shows some of our newer equipment and the cost associated with each item.
There was plenty of free literature and give-a-ways.
SLVFD Dive Captain Ken McLaughlin demonstrates some of our water and ice rescue equipment.
SLVFD members raise the US Flag above Broadway on Ladder 144 on the morning of Open House.
"Jaws of Life" on display.
Antique ETA-142 "Old Faithful" is removed from 3rd bay to make room for displays. Old Faithful was on display outside for all to see.
After open house was over, SLVFD members put all the equipment away, ready for the next call.
SLVFD Firefighter Doug Peck instructs a child on the proper use of a fire extinguisher.
L-R SLVFD Captain James D'Ambro and Chief Brendan Keough address the public following a search and rescue drill on the use of fire extinguishers and the capability of the simulator.
The fire as it appears to the crowd.
SLVFD Firefighters Doug Peck and Don Jones conduct a search and rescue exercise for the public. The public was able to experience in a safe condition what it is like for firefighters to enter a limited visibility environment and deal with the fire and ensuing search and rescue effort.
Children in attendance watch the search and rescuse exercise.
The Saranac Lake Fire House all decked out for the occasion.
SLVFD Firefighters Douglas Peck and Don Jones prepare and test equipment, prior to the public's arrival.
SLVFD Firefighters Don Jones and Doug Peck during public search and rescue demonstration.
