Uncle Dan's Firehouse

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Spencerport Fire Dept held an open house Sunday with several fun and educational events for adults and kids. It was a great opportunity to see some cool trucks, but most of all, we couldn't miss a chance to visit Uncle Dan's firehouse.

The weather was perfect, a balmy 75 degrees in October. Well, perfect if you could attend the event in a t-shirt and shorts. I felt kind of bad for some of the firefighters that had to endure the sun as they put on their demonstrations in full gear, complete with helmet, mask, and airtank. At least they looked cool.

Uncle Dan taught us all the proper way to put out a grease fire in the kitchen (very useful for Donna and Barb who were in attendance), and even came close to using Donna as his beautiful assistant with the fire extinguisher. Gavin got see what it would be like to be a real firefighter as he dressed himself in a helmet and turnout gear. Does that say Schreiner on it?!?!


Gavin needed a little help from cousin Jon to lift the firehose before he could take his turn putting out the flames on the practice house. What a cool squirt gun!

Then, after Gavin and Isabelle made a few trips through the bouncy house, and a stop at the donut table, we all got to watch Uncle Dan in action as the Spencerport boys demonstrated a car accident victim extrication. Dan made short work of the windshield with his saw, and then went to work on the a-post of the car. It was a great "real life" simulation that I am sure most in attendance had never seen before.

Spencerport did a great job hosting the day, and much thanks to Dan, Barb, and Jon for taking such good care of us. Gavin and Isabelle had a great time, and even learned a bit about fire safety. Gavin even reminded us the other night that we can't leave the kitchen towel sitting on the stove. And best of all, Donna now knows what to do the next time her dinner flares up. Which reminds me, I still need to show her where we keep the fire extinguisher. Ha!