OVFD Hosts Annual Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest and Open House
 
By Photographer Frank Di Pentima
October 5, 2015
 

The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department recently hosted our annual Fire Prevention poster contest at the Company 1 firehouse. Awards for winning posters were handed out to children from who were selected from all of the Oakland public schools. In addition to presenting the awards the OVFD also held an Open House where various fire safety tips were shared and demonstrations included a smokehouse courtesy of the Skyline Lakes FD smoke trailer, a demonstration of car extraction tools, hands on training on how to use a fire hose and a visit from Sparky the fire dog.

In addition to the members of the Fire Department, members of the Oakland First Aid Squad and Police Department where on hand to provide guests with information about EMS and public safety.

A special Thank You goes out to our Ladies Auxiliary who provided and served refreshments to all of our guests.

This event would not have been possible without the planning and execution of Captain Vincent Dies who is our Fire Prevention Week Chairman – Thank You Vinnie.
 
Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners
Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners
Another Poster Contest Winner
Another Poster Contest Winner
 
Sparky meets with the children.
Sparky meets with the children.
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Learning to use a fire hose.
Learning to use a fire hose.
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Guests learning what to do when smoke is in your house.
Guests learning what to do when smoke is in your house.
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A future member in training with a proud dad.
A future member in training with a proud dad.
 
Asst. Chief Dave Hutsebaut explaining various extraction tools.
Asst. Chief Dave Hutsebaut explaining various extraction tools.
OVFD members demonstrate different tools and how they are used to cut apart a car in the event of a rescue.
OVFD members demonstrate different tools and how they are used to cut apart a car in the event of a rescue.
 
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Captain Vincent Dies and his crew preparing for the Open House.
Captain Vincent Dies and his crew preparing for the Open House.
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Smoke Trailer courtesy of Skylands Fire Department.
Smoke Trailer courtesy of Skylands Fire Department.
Our Junior Firefighters helping to prep goodies for the kids.
Our Junior Firefighters helping to prep goodies for the kids.
 
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Sparky checking out the scene.
Sparky checking out the scene.
 
Our Ladies Auxiliary discussing the nights festivities.
Our Ladies Auxiliary discussing the nights festivities.
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Chief Curt LeRoy, Asst. Chief Dave Hustebaut and Captain Vincent Dies speaking to the crowd.
Chief Curt LeRoy, Asst. Chief Dave Hustebaut and Captain Vincent Dies speaking to the crowd.
Guests lsitening to Cheif LeRoy.
Guests lsitening to Cheif LeRoy.
 
The awards for best Fire Prevention Week posters.
The awards for best Fire Prevention Week posters.