SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Saturday, neighbors had an opportunity to fulfill a few of the individuals who’ve made a profession of saving lives on the Suncoast.
It was a part of a day-long open home at Sarasota County hearth station quantity 4 situated off Previous Bradenton Street.
Attendees had the possibility to fulfill firefighters, emergency medical technicians and different assist employees in what’s grow to be a month-to-month occasion at completely different hearth stations throughout Sarasota County.
“We wish to get to know the communities that we serve and defend and have them be taught extra in regards to the job that we do, and the way we do it every day, “ mentioned Sarasota County Hearth Battalion Chief Gregory Earl.
The free occasion together with automobile security seat checks, bike helmet schooling, and a blood-mobile donation web site arrange by Suncoast Blood Facilities.
Individuals even had an opportunity to function a hose connected to a hearth truck to get a greater understanding of the pressure, and energy wanted to struggle and management flames.
“I spent 23 years at station 4 as a firefighter, paramedic and responded to all of the emergencies, “ mentioned retired firefighter Hans Rode.
Rode was on the occasion along with his two grandsons, one among which was saved after a near-drowning occasion by first responders at station 4.
“I come right here yearly on my birthday to say thanks to them for what they did after practically drowning,” mentioned 12-year-old Jackson Foscolos.
To be taught extra about upcoming hearth station open homes, go to: scgov.web/hearth.
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