Open house

The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department held an Open House today, during which local kids could climb in and on the fire trucks, press the buttons to make the siren wail, and even practice spraying water with the hose! They gave all kids who attended a cute plastic fireman's hat, and a "junior firefighter" sticker, as well as info. about fire safety designed especially for kids (coloring pages, etc.) The event was really well attended, and the volunteers made sure the kids all had a ball. I thought this was a terrific event, and one that all local firehouses should do.

Here are a couple of pictures. Of course, I took loads more of Connor, but I'll post those on his blog.



Noah and Connor on the back of one of the trucks, with their hats and stickers.



Connor and Jackson working the waterhose.