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fire prevention open house
October 14, 2012 | PENNSYLVANIA
RICKEY WEESE, Correspondent

Photo by Rick Weesevehicle rescue demonstration

Photo by Rick Weesethis boy was amazed to see Smokey the Bear in the platform of Truck 517

Photo by Rick Weeserides in the platform of Truck 517

Photo by Rick Weese

Photo by Rick Weese

Photo by Rick Weesechild's dream of driving a firetruck

Photo by Rick Weesethe new duty chief's vehicle equipped with a solar panel on the roof

Photo by Rick Weese
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On Sunday October 14th the Alpha Fire Company in State College held an open house for fire prevention. The days activities included tours of the fire station and the apparatus. A vehicle rescue demonstration. A chance for citizens to go up the in the platform of Truck 517. Children also had a chance to go for a ride in a fire engine.