Fire Station Open House

The Delray Beach Fire Department held an Open House Health and Wellness event this past Saturday (May 8th). Lt. Ed Beardsley organized a fantastic day filled with exciting demonstrations, yummy food and educational vendor booths. Over 600 kids, parents and community members showed up to partake in the safety and wellness activities. The fire fighters showed off their amazing rescue skills including a demonstration with the "Jaws of Life" and a high angle rescue descent. The kids enjoyed taking pictures with "Sparky the Fire Dog" and "Smokey the Bear". They got to play on fire trucks, sample Rita's Italian ices, chow down on hotdogs and popcorn and chase around the remote control fire rescue car. There were CPR demonstrations by Conor Devery firstresponsetraining@gmail.com and health screenings from Delray Medical Center. Of course all the kids loved playing with the bubbles at our Infant Swimming Resource table while their parents learned important water safety tips http://www.infantswim.com/

Some special young men and their neighbors received commendations from Delray Beach Mayor Woodie McDuffie and Fire Chief David C. James for their heroic efforts in rescuing cute Pug puppies from a burning house earlier in the year.

Thank you to all of my students and their families that came out to support our Infant Swimming Resource table. I also want to thank the Delray Beach Fire Rescue Team for letting Kristy Wexler and I be a part of this informative and fun community event!