On July 12, 2008, the Arcadia Historical Museum welcomed some local Arcadia firefighters and their little red engines – or shall I say BIG fire engines to enlighten the public about some amazing firefighter facts. They even brought a paramedic and explained the purpose of the tools and how they were used. Some of the firefighters have to carry a whopping 140 pounds of equipment when they are fighting fires, and it only takes them about a minute to put it on. The kids and adults were able to explore some of the gear both visually and hands-on. The firemen even brought an antique fire truck that is steam powered. The kids got to make some crafts which included firefighter buttons, a firefighter dog and much more. We sure are grateful to have such wonderful firefighters serving our community—acting as both mentors and heroes.
(above) 1926 Antique Fire Engine - still operating
(above) Kids posing with the Antique Fire engine
One of our volunteers getting hands-on and tied up in one of the
many knots the firefighters have to learn
On July 12, 2008, the Arcadia Historical Museum welcomed some local Arcadia firefighters and their little red engines – or shall I say BIG fire engines to enlighten the public about some amazing firefighter facts. They even brought a paramedic and explained the purpose of the tools and how they were used. Some of the firefighters have to carry a whopping 140 pounds of equipment when they are fighting fires, and it only takes them about a minute to put it on. The kids and adults were able to explore some of the gear both visually and hands-on. The firemen even brought an antique fire truck that is steam powered. The kids got to make some crafts which included firefighter buttons, a firefighter dog and much more. We sure are grateful to have such wonderful firefighters serving our community—acting as both mentors and heroes.
