Norwich Fire Department welcomes community tonight
NORWICH – City of Norwich firefighters will be welcoming citizens into their second home tonight at their annual open house.
The doors will be raised from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday at the East Main Street station and a number of local families are expected to attended.
Each year, the second week of October is designated as Fire Prevention Week and fire departments across Chenango have been arranging public events, inviting local residents to get to know the men and women serving in the local fire districts.
Norwich’s open house will include free popcorn, cookies and refreshments. Firefighters will also demonstrated how they rescue someone trapped in an accident by taking a vehicle apart with their heavy equipment.
“Tonight is a great night for everyone at the station. This week is Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great way to educate the public and generate an interest in what we do. Hopefully, we’ll even find a fresh volunteer or two,” said 12-year veteran of the department, Captain Michael Ford.
“Many departments hope new volunteers will take an interest. The Norwich Fire Department and everyone else I know are at an all-time low for manpower,” said the Norwich Chief Tracy Chawgo.
The tradition of having children firing a real fire truck hose will continue and the station’s mascot, Sparky the Dog, will again be on hand. Fire truck rides will offered at the open house along with several other activities.
In light of this year’s theme “Prevent Home Fires” a professional contractor will be on available to discuss proper chimney and wood stove use and installation. City Code Enforcement will be available for questions and the Oxford Fire Prevention Trailer will be attending the event.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to help out the fire department, call 334-3411.
The doors will be raised from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday at the East Main Street station and a number of local families are expected to attended.
Each year, the second week of October is designated as Fire Prevention Week and fire departments across Chenango have been arranging public events, inviting local residents to get to know the men and women serving in the local fire districts.
Norwich’s open house will include free popcorn, cookies and refreshments. Firefighters will also demonstrated how they rescue someone trapped in an accident by taking a vehicle apart with their heavy equipment.
“Tonight is a great night for everyone at the station. This week is Fire Prevention Week and Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great way to educate the public and generate an interest in what we do. Hopefully, we’ll even find a fresh volunteer or two,” said 12-year veteran of the department, Captain Michael Ford.
“Many departments hope new volunteers will take an interest. The Norwich Fire Department and everyone else I know are at an all-time low for manpower,” said the Norwich Chief Tracy Chawgo.
The tradition of having children firing a real fire truck hose will continue and the station’s mascot, Sparky the Dog, will again be on hand. Fire truck rides will offered at the open house along with several other activities.
In light of this year’s theme “Prevent Home Fires” a professional contractor will be on available to discuss proper chimney and wood stove use and installation. City Code Enforcement will be available for questions and the Oxford Fire Prevention Trailer will be attending the event.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to help out the fire department, call 334-3411.
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