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Tinus Clemmer of the Floradale station competes in the water ball game against the Elmira fire hall.
Firefighters muster up educational fun V
isitors at the Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener last Saturday saw an old outhouse burn to the ground. The scene wasn’t an emergency situation, however, rather an exciting demonstration of firefighting methods throughout history at the 17th annual Emergency Services Muster. “They had girls dressed up in outfits from years ago, coming with their buckets to put the fire out,” said Floradale fire chief Dennis Frey, who helped to organize the event. “When they couldn’t get it out, they called the fire department, who showed up in their red shirts and the old black leather helmets; they were pulling a hand pumper. With the help of some bystanders, they were able to put out the fire.” This demonstration was just one of a number of displays, games and events at the Waterloo Region Emergency Services, Games and Parade, put on by the Waterloo Regional Fire Services Mutual Aid Association, in co-operation with the museum. The annual event featured demonstrations using the mobile kitchenfire simulator to educate the public on how to prevent stovetop fires, the number-one cause of residential fires.
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Also back by popular demand was the Waterloo Regional Police impaireddriving simulator. Ongoing demonstrations that focused on public education and safety took place throughout the day including the police canine unit, the outhouse fire and modern tiered-response scenario. Displays, emergency services-related collectibles, food, competitions and a parade of historic vehicles rounded out a day of fun, education and entertainment. Traditionally, firefighters’ games or competitions were a test of basic firefighting skills and equipment. The spirit is alive and well today as teams representing different fire departments competed in games of water ball and bucket, ladder and hose races, competitions that firefighters from Woolwich Township dominated, winning the trophy in every event. “We had teams from the Conestoga College firefighting prep course, a team from Rodney, St. Jacobs, Elmira and Floradale,” said Frey. “Woolwich did quite well, and it was a great day.” Visitors could make a cash donation upon entry, with all proceeds being given to this year’s two causes, CPR training mannequins and the Racing Against Drugs program.
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Events and displays, including demonstrations by the police canine unit, the outhouse fire and modern tiered-response scenario, took place throughout the day at the 17th annual Emergency Services Muster May 29 at the Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener.
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