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Huntingdon Valley Fire Company Fire Prevention Open House

Come out on Saturday, Oct. 13 where the HVFC will put on a number of demonstrations as part of Fire Prevention Week.

The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company No. 1 will be hosting its annual Fire Prevention Week open house on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Huntingdon Valley Fire Company, 636 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

Cick here to see the photo gallery from last year's event.

Special exhibits for the open house include:

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  • Vehicle Extrication Demonstration: Firefighters will demonstrate how a victim is removed from a vehicle after an accident using the β€œJaws Of Life” and other tools.
  • Search and Rescue: Philadelphia Area Search and Rescue will have their search and rescue dogs in attendance.
  • Rope Rescue and Repelling: Firefighters will guide hands-on demonstrations on repellingΒ  using rescue rope, along with live high angle repelling demonstrations.
  • Hands-On Demonstration on How To Fight Fires: Using hay and target simulators, firefighters will guide hands-on demonstrations on how to put out fires.
  • Build a wooden model fire truck compliments of The Home Depot
  • 9-1-1 Simulator: Hands-on demonstration using a 9-1-1 simulator on how to escape a house fire.
  • Join us as we welcome Sparky the Fire Dog, who drives around in his firetruck to greet the guests.

Other exhibits including videos, inspection of the fire company's other fire trucks, and useful fire prevention information will be held. Refreshments will be available. Food provided by Village Italian Bistro of Hatboro, PA.

Open to the general public.

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For further information, please refer to the Huntingdon Valley Fire Company website at www.hvfire.org, or call (215) 947-2454.

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