FCVFD - Incident Photos
Open House 2004
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Description
Each year the FCVFD opens its doors to the public on the final day of Fire Prevention Week. The Open House gives citizens an opportunity to tour the fire station, learn about the fire equipment, and gain knowledge on fire prevention. Volunteers conducted demonstrations that included fire extinguisher use, structure fire attack, vehicle rescue, aerial ladder operations, and turnout gear donning. Displays of fire and EMS equipment were available for viewing. EMTs conducted blood pressure screenings and demonstrated the use of an automatic external defibrillator. Also participating in the Open House were officers from the Falls Church Police and Sheriff's Office. They assisted parents with child fingerprinting and Officers Uelmen, Bristol, Cuomo,and Carter demonstrated the skills of the police K-9 units. The Sheriff's Office also provided the use of their traffic control trailer to assist in maintaining an orderly parking lot and traffic flow during the event. During the previous week, volunteers visited Mount Daniel, Thomas Jefferson, Saint James, and Pine Springs Elementary Schools to talk to students about fire safety.
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