For those who have thought about what it would be like to serve as a firefighter, emergency medical technician or a police officer for the Town of Windham, the upcoming Public Safety Day will offer an in-depth and close-up look at the people, equipment, vehicles, and duties of local first responders.
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| The public is invited to attend the free Windham Public Safety Day which will offer an in-depth look at the people, equipment, vehicles, and duties of local first responders in the community. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 at the Windham Public Safety Building, 375 Gray Road in Windham. PHOTO BY ED PIERCE |
According to organizers from the Windham Police Department and the Windham Fire/Rescue Department, Windham Public Safety Day is a great way for local residents and visitors to learn more about what it takes to keep the community safe and to show appreciation to the dedicated firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other community staff members and volunteers who put their lives on the line every single day in the line of duty protecting the town.
“This event will be filled with plenty of family activities and it’s entirely free,” officials said.
Among the wide range of activities, events will include Touch-a-Truck as participants will be able to sit in the cab of a Windham fire truck or a Windham police cruiser or experience a police canine demonstration up close as a WPD handler shows how a trained police dog follows commands. There will also be fire extinguisher demonstrations by members of Windham Fire/Rescue teaching how to operate a fire extinguisher effectively and safely and a 911 Dispatch Simulator to show how public safety personnel respond to emergency situations in Windham.
Participants will also have an opportunity to visit Central Maine Power’s “Safety City” traveling electrical safety exhibit. The intent of “Safety City” is to give the public a better understanding of how to be safe around power lines and other structures. Set up like a real neighborhood, Safety City helps school children of all ages understand how to be safe around power lines and other structures and that no power line is safe to touch ever.
There will be raffles and giveaways and presentations about the dangers of distracted driving. Firefighters will demonstrate Hands-only CPR and information will be available about Windham’s Animal Control Program.
“A bouncy house will be set up for the kids, and we’ll have hotdogs and chips for the public,” officials said.
Participants will also find helpful information about the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program offered in Windham schools, and TRIAD, a cooperative partnership between law enforcement agencies, elder service providers, and seniors in our community. The primary mission of TRIAD is to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens, enhance the delivery of law enforcement services, and improve the quality of life for seniors.
Windham Public Safety officials say that this Public Safety Day is different from the National Night Out event held annually in August because this is just about Windham Public Safety.
“At Windham’s Public Safety Day, you’ll be able to meet and talk with police officers and firefighters and EMTs who serve the town and this community around the clock every day,” the officials said. “You’ll be able to review the capabilities of the equipment and the vehicles that we use every day and to see how the department operate in person.”
The event is open to everyone and is an excellent opportunity to take photographs, see the Windham Public Safety Building and to experience first-hand what it could be like to serve the community as a firefighter, EMT or police officer.
“Everyone who comes out will leave with a much greater sense and understanding the men and women who serve to keep Windham safe,” officials said. “Windham Public Safety Day is not to be missed and will be a memorable time for all members of the family.” <
Among the wide range of activities, events will include Touch-a-Truck as participants will be able to sit in the cab of a Windham fire truck or a Windham police cruiser or experience a police canine demonstration up close as a WPD handler shows how a trained police dog follows commands. There will also be fire extinguisher demonstrations by members of Windham Fire/Rescue teaching how to operate a fire extinguisher effectively and safely and a 911 Dispatch Simulator to show how public safety personnel respond to emergency situations in Windham.
Participants will also have an opportunity to visit Central Maine Power’s “Safety City” traveling electrical safety exhibit. The intent of “Safety City” is to give the public a better understanding of how to be safe around power lines and other structures. Set up like a real neighborhood, Safety City helps school children of all ages understand how to be safe around power lines and other structures and that no power line is safe to touch ever.
There will be raffles and giveaways and presentations about the dangers of distracted driving. Firefighters will demonstrate Hands-only CPR and information will be available about Windham’s Animal Control Program.
“A bouncy house will be set up for the kids, and we’ll have hotdogs and chips for the public,” officials said.
Participants will also find helpful information about the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program offered in Windham schools, and TRIAD, a cooperative partnership between law enforcement agencies, elder service providers, and seniors in our community. The primary mission of TRIAD is to reduce the criminal victimization of older citizens, enhance the delivery of law enforcement services, and improve the quality of life for seniors.
Windham Public Safety officials say that this Public Safety Day is different from the National Night Out event held annually in August because this is just about Windham Public Safety.
“At Windham’s Public Safety Day, you’ll be able to meet and talk with police officers and firefighters and EMTs who serve the town and this community around the clock every day,” the officials said. “You’ll be able to review the capabilities of the equipment and the vehicles that we use every day and to see how the department operate in person.”
The event is open to everyone and is an excellent opportunity to take photographs, see the Windham Public Safety Building and to experience first-hand what it could be like to serve the community as a firefighter, EMT or police officer.
“Everyone who comes out will leave with a much greater sense and understanding the men and women who serve to keep Windham safe,” officials said. “Windham Public Safety Day is not to be missed and will be a memorable time for all members of the family.” <
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