Firefighters at Seacliff splashpad

Excited youngsters crowded around the fire truck as Leamington Fire Services held a third summer public education session by the splash pad in Seacliff Park. 

The July 18th event gave the public an opportunity to meet the local firefighters, kids could take a grand tour of the truck on location, and families were provided with fire safety tips to implement in their own homes.

Twenty-year Fire Services veteran Todd Stahl indicated that all of the education sessions had been met with great enthusiasm and shared that “the park event was by far the busiest.”

Stahl commented, “These events give us a chance to break down barriers as sometimes the kids are a little apprehensive to approach us. Parents like to ask about our call volumes and are very surprised with our numbers as the town is growing so quickly.”

As far as the appeal of these public events, Acting Lieutenant Stahl said, “The kids love getting in and out of the trucks, feeling they are a part of it. They really love to get a hat to take home with them.”

On a final note, Stahl wanted to let people know that “we are approachable and are here to help the community. At these events, we like to provide a simple care package for parents to take home with tips about safe cooking and a reminder to check alarms in their homes every six months.”