Patricia Harcourt · Editor |
A Fire Prevention Week Breakfast and Barbecue took place at the Viking Firehall on Sunday, Oct. 5.
The Viking Fire Department held its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser in conjunction with Beaver Emergency Services Commission, which was also celebrating the addition of a new pumper truck to the firehall’s fleet.
Over 100 people turned out to the fire station house for the breakfast, which was held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For the lunch hour, BESC gave out free hot dogs as a way to mark the occasion of the fire station’s receiving a new pumper.
Outside, people took time to check out the new pumper on display and children were given rides in the station’s big yellow fire truck.
It was a beautiful fall day for people to come out and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or both. Besides viewing the new pumper and noting all the fire equipment in the hall, there were chances to learn more about fire prevention as well as meet the firefighters who volunteer in the community to keep everyone safe all year round.
Fire Prevention Week runs this week from Oct. 5-11 with the theme of “Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The theme is meant to educate the public about using such batteries safely.
The theme is meant to inform the public how to “buy, charge and recycle” these batteries in a safe manner.
The breakfast and barbecue was attended by Sparky the Fire Dog, who interacted with excited youngsters. Frankie the Fire Puppet is a new mascot addition after being discovered at the New to You thrift store, which donated it to the fire hall.
Everyone who came was also given a fire prevention bag chock full of information about fire safety, as well as fun items for the kids such as a fire safety fun book. They were cheerily given out by high school students Cecelia Tkaczyk and Alyssa Fornal, who greeted those coming in for the good food, socializing and viewing of the hall and its equipment.
They also handed out many little red fire hats to the younger crowd, who delightfully grabbed them to try them on for size. This made for a fun time for all who attended.
