SALUTING THE HANTSPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT - THE PROGRAM

The Friends of the Hantsport Library's A Salute to the Hantsport Fire Department on April 27 was an afternoon of recollections, laughter and music.

The huge number of great photos demands two separate postings:
The Veterans and the young people who attended was posted earlier.
The program is posted here…
(Double click photo to enlarge it.)

Books for children about fire fighters and fighting fires.

These books and others are available through the Hantsport Public LIbrary.

Looking through one of the displays. 

In time early 1900s young Fred Cahoon (Ezra Mendel) asked his teacher about the recent Windsor fire.
When he grew up, he joined the town's fire department.  

Caveman (Terry Pelliam) described how fire might have originated from a lightening strike.

Fire played a  huge role in the history of Rome according to a Senator ( Craig Woods). 

A smoke eater (Rob Frederick)  was the nickname for early firemen.
They grew long beards to keep the smoke out of their eyes, noses and mouths. 

Captain Thomas Morgan (Paul Morton)  reminded people
that they needed a water supply before they could have a fire department.   

Terry read the poem Rolling Frozen Hose.

Lorraine McQueen and Paul talked about trucks and training. 

(LR) Johin Belbin read John Harvie's story. Ross Hermiston outlined the names of generations
 of families involved in the fire department.   

Susan Oickel-Shano described the plans for the future Hantsport Public Library.

Craig read Captain Ray Riley's story.

The public toured the Fire Department bay. 

Andrea Cann read about the apple cider which was rescued from the burning station.

Terry and Craig performed in the skit,
Where's the fire? 

"DUCK!" When the men threw a bucket full of water on the crowd, it was only paper.  

Rob discussed the history of the Maltese Cross, the firefighters' emblem. 

Jim Salter talked about the highlights of his years with the department.

Ezra read the poem, When Sparks Fly by Sharon Ogilvie 2006. 

Firefighter and  HFD Padre Jeff Hosick explained his dual role in the department. 

A picture of Francine Blebin who led everyone in the song "Proud to be by your side" is missing.  Everyone was too busy getting ready to sing the chorus. No time for a picture.

And a special thanks to camera-shy Leah Winter who manages everything but stays in the background.