Kaleb Duran, 11, checking out the Seeley Lake Fire Engine 717 at the Open House Sept. 25. He said one day he wants to drive the fire engine.
Seeley Lake Fire Chief Dave Lane talks to siblings Avah, Johanna & Sam Conley about the different personal protective gear structure firefighters wear and wildland firefighters wear. The children had the opportunity to try on the new black turnouts. They commented how light they were.
Harrison Binder, 2, was impressed how "BIG" the hose for the vehicle exhaust system was. It was also a lot of fun to swing.
Seeley Lake Fire Chief Dave Lane shows a community member the new powered gurney and loading system in the ambulance.
Judy Peasley and her great grandson Xavier Winder, 3, check out the fire engine at the Open House Sept. 25.
Some of the newest lifesaving equipment that the department has acquired through grants includes the LUCAS Device, a Chest Compression System to perform manual CPR, and the new LifePack 15 heart monitor.
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Fire Department opened up the Fire Hall and offered a barbecue to the community Saturday, Sept. 25. Community members had the chance to check out and learn about all the new equipment the department has acquired over the past few years and the children enjoyed checking out the ambulance and fire engines.
"It was a success," said EMS Lieutenant Rita Rossi. "People enjoyed the food, the community and learning what we have."
"It was a great opportunity to have the public come out and see all the new equipment the Chief has been getting us over the years and showcase some of the improvements to the fire house," said Captain John Homen. "It's been fun and a good turn out."
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