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Fire Prevention Open House 2004

Springfield Fire Company would once again like to thank all the citizens of Springfield Township who participated in our Fire Prevention Open House.  The event has another huge success and the weather was perfect.  The annual event was held on Friday evening, October 8th, to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week.  The Open House allows the Members of Springfield Fire Company to get the message out about fire safety and prevention and to display the station and apparatus to the residents of the community.

Children were given the opportunity to practice Stop, Drop and Roll, and when completed successfully were given the chance to win a toy fire truck.  Fire Prevention Literature was distributed throughout the evening and videos were also being shown on Home Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Topics.  Refreshments were provided, which is always a favorite among the kids as well as the adults.

A live vehicle rescue demonstration was also performed by firefighters outside the firehouse.  Springfield Firefighters performed different vehicle extrication techniques using the rescue equipment on Rescue 44.  Residents were able to see the "Jaws of Life" and other hydraulic tools and rescue equipment.  Firefighters were able to demonstrate how they use these tools to remove people trapped inside an automobile after a serious accident.

Patches and Pumper were also in attendance this year.  The kids love seeing both of them every year at the Open House.  They usually steal the show, but the members of Springfield Fire Company don't mind because they are helping get the word out about fire prevention and fire safety.

Springfield Fire Company had something new at the Open House this year.  A fire safety clown presentation was conducted by Andy Tucker (a.k.a. Lt. Louie) from Broomall Fire Company.  Lt. Louie's show was enjoyed by everyone in attendance and the kids and adults took home valuable fire safety lessons.

Springfield Fire Company also had the Choice Marketing Delco Cup on display for all the residents to see.  All the trophies that Springfield Firefighters won at this year's Firefighters Competition were on display with descriptions of the events and pictures from the Competition.  Residents were impressed with the competition and the events.  Residents were very proud that their Springfield Firefighters brought home the top prize to Springfield Township.

Springfield Ambulance Corps. also participated in the Open House.  Springfield Ambulance Corps. members were offering free blood pressure readings for anyone in attendance and were also giving tours of Ambulance 44-7.

Fire Apparatus from neighboring companies were also on display in front of the fire house on Saxer Avenue.  Along side Tower 44 were:  Snorkel 53 from Broomall Fire Company, Squirt 23 from Media Fire Company, Water Rescue Unit 54 from Lenni Heights Fire Company, Tower 14 from Swarthmore Fire Company, Utility Unit 43 from Holmes Fire Company and Truck 63 from Green Ridge Fire Company (Aston Township). The fire truck display was to show residents the different types of fire apparatus in the county and some of the apparatus that assists the members of Springfield Fire Company through out the year.

Springfield Fire Company would like to again thank all the residents that attended the 2004 Fire Prevention Open House.  Springfield Fire Company would also like to thank Nick's Original Roast Beef (Woodland Avenue, Springfield) and The Fresh Grocer store in the Drexeline Shopping for their assistance with our open house.  Fire Prevention is a year long practice, Have a Fire Safe Year!  And remember, Test Your Smoke Detectors!