Pelham Fire Department Open House this Saturday

A full day of fun activities is set for Saturday at Pelham Fire Station One on Highway 20 in Fonthill. As part of celebration of 100 years of fire fighting in Fonthill, the Fonthill Volunteer Fire Association and Pelham Fire Department have planned a day full of firefighting related activities starting at 10 am. There will be demonstrations of auto-extrication tools at 11am and 1 pm along with displays of antique and current firefighting equipment with firefighters on hand to explain how everything works. There will also be fun for the kids with a firefighting themed house and a free hot dog BBQ for all. Inside the hall, will be a display celebrating the history of the Fonthill Fire Department along with information on fire prevention. At the end of the day, the second of four draws for the Association’s year-long lottery will take place. The prize this time is an Emergency Preparedness kit valued at approximately $500. The day is put on with help from  fellow associations in Fenwick (Station Two) and Shorthills (Station Three) along with Enbridge.