Published October 12. 2022 10:33AM
Dozens turned out Tuesday evening for a Fire Prevention Night event hosted by the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 of Rush Township.
Attendees got the chance to meet volunteer firefighters and fire police from the Hometown company, as well as the McAdoo Fire Department.
Both departments displayed apparatus and turnout gear - and for those who worked up an appetite, Hometown volunteers served up hot dogs, popcorn, cupcakes and refreshments.
Inside the company’s garage, children participated in an obstacle course with hoses, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
The Hometown company also visited St. Jerome Regional School in Hometown earlier Tuesday, as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which runs through Saturday.
Chase Macker, 3, Coaldale, tries his hand at an obstacle course set up inside the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 garage as Assistant fire Chief Dave Clewell looks on. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
The McAdoo Fire Department brought a ladder truck and gear to Fire Prevention Night hosted by the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 in Rush Township on Tuesday night. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Fire trucks and apparatus from the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 was on display during the company's Fire Prevention Night on Tuesday. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
A crowd assembled at the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 as part of Fire Prevention Night on Tuesday to meet fire fighters, check out company vehicles and enjoy free food. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Those who attended the Hometown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Fire Prevention Night could enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn and cupcakes served up by, shown here from left, Cindy Messerschmidt, the company auxiliary treasurer; Lori Kane, auxiliary vice president, and Fire Chief Barry Messerschmidt. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS