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CHERRY POINT, N.C. - For the second consecutive year, the Cherry Point Fire Department acknowledged National Fire Safety Month by hosting an open house oriented toward teaching children the importance of fire safety.
The Oct. 2 event was the first of two, with the second open house coming Oct. 9. The fire department also intends to partner with the fire department in Havelock, N.C. to visit local schools and hold workshops this month, said Todd Wade, the assistant fire chief at Cherry Point.
The stars of the open house were the Cherry Point Fire Department’s mascots Sparky and Freddy. Sparky is a remote control fire truck that talks to the children and Freddy is a giant Dalmatian who offers children “high fours” in lieu of high fives, because he only has four digits on his paws.
While the children may enjoy spending time with Sparky and Freddy, Wade hopes they draw something very useful from the experience.
“We are hoping to teach them techniques that may save their lives one day,” Wade said.
Parents seemed to agree with the importance of veiling important safety lessons with a fun experience for the children.
“We came out here looking to offer the kids something fun to do and give them the chance to learn some fire safety,” said Cpl. Patrick M. Ramsey, a data non-commissioned officer with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 who brought his two children to the event.
Wade said while children enjoy playing with the firefighting equipment and exploring the trucks it actually is potentially vitally necessary to familiarize them with fire fighters and their gear.
“It’s important to introduce children to the gear so that in the event of a rescue situation, they’re not afraid of us,” Wade said.
| Date Taken: | 10.07.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 10.07.2010 09:55 |
| Story ID: | 57673 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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