Cypress Woods Students Take Special Ride

Earlier this week some elementary students got to get up close and personal with a historical piece of machinery.

The ride on East Lake Fire's antique American LaFrance fire truck took place during Cypress Woods Elementary School's "Speak Up Be Safe Rally." The students chosen to ride were winners of a special essay contest sponsored by The East Lake Sunrise Rotary and East Lake Fire and Rescue.

One winning essay was chosen from each grade and the winners received a commendation and a gift certificate donated by San's Pizzeria and Restaurant, according to a media release by Fire Chief Tom Jamison.

Guidance counselor Jean Stock announced the winner's name from the cab of Squad 57.

Also in attendance were Bob Host, from East Lake Sunrise Rotary Club; Fire
Commissioner Mark Weinkrantz, Fire Chief Tom Jamison, and Firefighters Lt. Jim Dalrymple, Driver Paramedic Megan Gray and Firefighter Paramedic Shaun Pisel.