Fire department puts out call for new volunteers
Marlowe Heinz demonstrated a commercial and a homemade stove pipe cleaner to be used inside homes which can prevent flue fires. Here he shows the flexibility of the rods needed to perform the cleaning effectively. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
The evening began with Frank Magee, chief of the Westend Volunteer Fire Department, thanking those who filled the old DeBorgia Schoolhouse for attending.
An invocation was given by Jeff Owens making a special note on the recent loss of David Hicks in a house fire, which was one of the reasons for the open house.
“Fire awareness. Recent situational awareness,” is how Brooke Lincoln explained it as she has been a board trustee for the fire department for many years. “This evening is about safety and a strong reminder to be aware of our surroundings especially in the winter with most homes having a heat source using wood or pellets.”
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