style–13504830095010–stylep classMsoNormalEven a little rain could not dampen the spirits or theinterest in the Annual Purcellville Safety Center Open House recentlynbsp asan estimated 450 local residents turned out during the day to watchdemonstrations talk with first responders and participate in hands onactivities.brpp classMsoNormalThe Open House which signaled the start of National FirePrevention Week was hosted by the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company and thePurcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad both housed at the Safety Center on MapleAvenue.span stylemso-spacerunyesnbspspan brpp classMsoNormalSlapshot the mascot of the Washington Capitals made anappearance to the delight of children and adults.span stylemso-spacerunyesnbsp spanAnd our very own Sparky the Fire Dog wasthere to greet guests.brpp classMsoNormalOnce again families lined up for a ride in one of thePurcellville Volunteer Fire Companys fire engines.span stylemso-spacerunyesnbsp spanAnd the crowd delighted in the bucketbrigade as two teams of fire fighters raced with 5 gallon buckets to fill a55 gallon barrel with water in a simulation of firefighting back in the daybefore we had modern fire engines and water pumps.brpp classMsoNormalFire crews and rescue personnel demonstrated a rescue in asimulated auto crash.span stylemso-spacerunyesnbsp spanFirefighters usedthe Jaws of Life to cut open the crash vehicle to allow rescuers to reach thevictim. span stylemso-spacerunyesnbspnbspspanThe crowd watched intently asthe scenario unfolded.brpp classMsoNormalThe state Fire Marshalls office had its bomb squad incidentvehicle on display and demonstrated the high tech gear it uses.brpp classMsoNormalIn all a dozen pieces of emergency equipment was ondisplay.brpp classMsoNormalThank you community for turning out and supporting your local volunteers.brp
2012 Open House Attracts Hundreds
