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Spectacular
weather and a Buffalo Bills home game did not keep the
crowds away as droves of people stopped by Snyder’s
annual fire prevention open house on Sunday, October 9th.
Veteran Snyder firefighters were all in agreement that not
only was it the best weather ever for an Open House, but
the attendance was record setting.
Residents
started arriving even before the doors opened at 1 PM, and
were still there as crews began cleaning up at 4 PM. They
were treated to numerous fire safety displays and several
demonstrations. Among the many displays were fire place
safety, candle safety, generator safety, electrical
safety, propane grill safety, proper use of outdoor fire
pits, hot water tank safety, the proper use of gutter
warmers and many more. In addition, hundreds of photos
were on display showing the Snyder Fire Department in
action through the years and visitors got to see and
participate in many outside demonstrations including live
fire extinguisher training, an interactive thermal imaging
camera demonstration inside a smoke filled tent, and
kitchen fire safety. Firefighters put on a show that
demonstrated many of the training props used to enhance
in-house training at Snyder, including forcible entry,
entanglement emergencies and emergency window bailouts. A
simulated bedroom fire caused by an electrical short
circuit was the highlight of the outside demonstrations,
and it was conducted both with and without a sprinkler
system to highlight the success a sprinkler head can have
limiting fire damage inside a structure.
Visitors
could also help themselves to free hot dogs and
refreshments and relax inside the comfortable firehouse.
All
in all, it was a great day for visitors and firefighters
alike. Plans are already underway for Open House 2012.
Click here
for photos of open house 2011.
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