Old Tappan VFD Assists with Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Photo by SAM MURRAYReading Party-Goers look over the Department's Ladder Tower Apparatus, whose members are responsible for the five Ladder Company jobs at a fire (Forcible Entry, Search & Rescue, Laddering, Ventilation, and Overhaul).
Photo by SAM MURRAYProspective future Firemen learn the duties of the Nozzle Man and Back-up Man on an inch and three quarter firefighting hose line.
Photo by SAM MURRAYParty-Goers check out the Department's Ladder Tower including a visit into the Crew Cab, or "Dog-House" as the Firemen irreverently call it.
Photo by SAM MURRAYThe Department's Engine 64, Engine apparatus carry hose-lines, water, and a pump for "puttin' the wet stuff on the red stuff".
The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department was asked to assist the Old Tappan Public Library promote its Summer Reading Kickoff Party. The Department responded with three pieces of apparatus, an Engine, a Squad, and a Truck (Ladder Apparatus) and number of Firefighters. The Department put its apparatus and equipment on display and gave the party goers, young children and their parents, an opportunity to examine same. Members of the Department hope their participation at Summer Reading Kickoff Party will inspire the youngsters to enjoy a summer that includes books. The staff of the Old Tappan Public Library states that they a number of books on Firefighting, sounds like a good read.
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