SHIPPENSBURG — The 16th Annual Shippensburg Fire Departments Child’s Dream will be hosted at Vigilant Hose Company on June 9.
The program is a joint effort between all three Shippensburg fire stations — Vigilant, Cumberland Valley Hose Company and West End Fire and Rescue. This effort is to promote enthusiasm in recruiting young members of our community into the fire service. This program has been very effective in the past with recruiting new members.
Recruiting young members is very important in the overall existence of the volunteer fire service.
The events will be a full day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This program is open to area boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 13. There is no charge for the event and each participant will receive fire department T-shirts. Events this year will range from the use of fire extinguishers, first aid, vehicle rescue, hose line drills, obstacle course and much more.
Contact any of the fire stations or visit their websites for access to an application for this event; Vigilant Hose Company 532-2345 www.viglilant hose.com, CV Hose Company 532-4515, www. cvhose.com, WEFR 532-5555, www.wefr.com, or contact Chief Randy O’Donnell at 729-0869. Deadline for receiving applications is May 17.