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Fire hall open house

The Sundre Fire Department welcomed the community last Wednesday, Oct. 9 during the annual Fire Prevention Week open house. The event included live demonstrations, family friendly activities, as well as snacks and refreshments.
Eva Beaupre explores the department’s river boat during the event.
Eva Beaupre was among numerous children who enjoyed last week the opportunity to explore the fire hall, including the department’s river rescue unit during the Fire Prevention Week open house.

The Sundre Fire Department welcomed the community last Wednesday, Oct. 9 during the annual Fire Prevention Week open house.

The event included live demonstrations, family friendly activities, as well as snacks and refreshments.

 Sundre firefighter Cody McAllister, left, cuts a vehicle hood in half with the aid of Troy Blackhurst during an open house at the Sundre fire hall.Sundre firefighter Cody McAllister, left, cuts a vehicle hood in half with the aid of Troy Blackhurst during an open house at the Sundre fire hall. Noel West/MVP Staff

The department's next event is the annual Fireman's Ball, which takes place this coming Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Sundre Legion.

 Children focus intently on fishing for rubber duckies in a temporary pool set up for the event.Children focus intently on fishing for rubber duckies in a temporary pool set up for the event. Noel West/MVP Staff

 Visitors wander through the fire hall. The department’s next event is the annual Fireman’s Ball, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion Sundre Branch #223. Noel West/MVP StaffVisitors wander through the fire hall. The department’s next event is the annual Fireman’s Ball, which takes place this Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Royal Canadian Legion Sundre Branch #223.


Simon Ducatel

About the Author: Simon Ducatel

Simon Ducatel joined Mountain View Publishing in 2015 after working for the Vulcan Advocate since 2007, and graduated among the top of his class from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's journalism program in 2006.
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