Friday, August 14, 2009

Longmont Fire Muster on Saturday

Just found out about this fun event happening tomorrow and you can bet our family will be there!

Longmont Fire Dept turns 100 years old and is 'mustering' up a parade and party this weekend!

The City of Longmont's Fire Dept is celebrating by throwing a "muster" this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of it's great fire department and lots of fire trucks (old and new) will be on display. A parade and open house will be held.

Schedule for the Longmont Fire Muster this weekend, Saturday August 15th:

PARADE - 9am - Main Street south from Longs Peak to 3rd Avenue.

TERRY STREET STATION OPEN HOUSE - 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Longmont's newest fire station. While preserving many pieces of Longmont history, the use of alternative energy and resource conservation features were a priority in constructing this building. The new station is home to a three-person engine crew, a four-person ladder crew, a two-person ambulance, and the on-duty chief officer.

FIRE BLOCK - 10am-2pm - Fire safety education on 4th between Main and Coffman. Vehicles from parade set up on Coffman between 4th and 6th. Fire department demonstrations at 4th/Coffman:

10:00am - Repelling Demonstration

10:30am - Steam Engine Display

11:00am - Fire Sprinkler System Demonstration

11:30am - Bomb Trailer Demo

12:00pm - Vehicle Extrication Demonstration

12:30pm - Steam Engine Display

1:00 pm - Bucket Brigade

For more info, go to:
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/fire/