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Enon Volunteer Fire Dept. celebrates with community

BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
are trying to help them during the had a song to please everyone. They
emergency, they may run and hide. played a variety of music from Johnny
Early exposure to firefighters and Cash’s "Jackson” to Pharrell Williams'
seeing firefighters in their protective “Happy.”
gear and the fire vehicles help ease All too soon, it was time to part,
the fears of the children, who then will and another day of a great community
be better prepared during a dangerous gathering was accomplished, a day
situation. that just may save a life.
Fire safety pamphlets were
available, and firefighters
answered visitor’s questions.
The Fire and Life Safety
Trailer offered an opportunity
SPARKY WELCOMES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE OPEN HOUSE. for one to learn what to do and
The tantalizing smell of freshly The rain held off and made for a not to do in a fire situation. PHOTO S BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT
popped corn and grilled hot dogs fun event, but even more important “Safe smoke” fills the air
filled the air, toe-tapping music stirred than the fun was: the opportunity for inside, and children learn
the spirit, and bright smiles greeted the community to learn safety tips how to escape as quickly and
visitors at the annual Enon Volunteer that may one day save their lives if safely as possible. It’s a great
Fire Department Open House. they experience a fire. The event also learning experience for adults
Kids had two bounce houses to provided a chance for children to get as well.
choose from, fire trucks to climb in, acquainted with firefighters and see Sparky the Fire Dog was a
a special fire boat to explore, crafting up close the equipment and vehicles hit; giggles from the children
in the fire station, the Fire and Life that may be frightening to them in could be heard as they ran
Safety Trailer, snow cones of many an emergency. A child experiencing a to hug their new furry safety
flavors, cold soft drinks, and the fire situation may be frightened, and friend. CIERRA THOMAS ENJOYED THE CRAFT TABLE
grilled hot dogs and popcorn. instead of going to firefighters who The band Smoke and Wine DURING THE OPEN HOUSE.
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