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PCFD
Helps Make 4th of July in PTC a Success
The 4th of July is
always a big deal here in Peachtree City, and – thanks to the efforts
of PCFD and the PCVFA – this year was no exception. The day started
with the city’s parade up Peachtree Parkway. Engine 81 once again
helped lead the way, with about 10 of our members on board or walking
alongside (which, given the temps that day, was no picnic – especially
for our members who turned out in their bunker gear!) Big thanks to B
Shift and Jay Woodie (he DETAILED T8) who made ALL our apparatus
shine!
Later it was time to strap on the
feed bag over at Station 81, where B/C Darryl Neese and Sgt. Jeremy
Carlisle put out a spread for over 200 members, friends and family.
Barbeque was on the menu, and it was world class - thanks to the
culinary prowess of Master Chef Carlisle and the association’s most
recent investment, our new industrial-strength smoker! Thanks again to
the many volunteers who helped put on that massive spread!
Next stop – the afternoon expo at
Drake field. This year the Police Department decided to get in on the
action, showing off the skills of their canine unit. Unfortunately for
us, the weather did not cooperate, and we were not able to finish the
extrication demonstration or get to the best part of the expo – the
water battle. Add to that a mechanical malfunction on the Safety Bus,
and you gotta give the expo part of the day an overall thumbs down.
But we pressed on!
After the afternoon storms made
their way through, it was finally time for the highlight of the day’s
events – the fireworks show! As always, the FD provided fire watch and
EMT service for the huge crowds that gathered at City Hall and several
other locations in the area. Fortunately, the weather cooperated long
enough to get the show in – capping off a great day and night
celebrating our nation’s independence and freedom.
Our thanks to all the members who
gave up some of their holiday to make this day a great success, not
just for the department, but for the city as a whole. Special thanks
to BC Ron Mundy, who provided music and served as emcee for both the
picnic and the expo. It is days and events like these that make living
in Peachtree City special!
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immediately to a family member or close friend so you can get
the medical attention you need as soon as possible. Sgt.
Campbell of the PCFD launched Peachtree City’s' I.C.E. program
as a free and easy way to help emergency workers help you. All
you have to do is put the name of your emergency contact in your
cell phone’s phone book with the word "ICE" in front of it.
"ICE" stands for "
