Dix Hills Hosts Open House

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently held theirFire Prevention Open House at the training facility to the rearof Station One. Visitors were able to see theirfirefighters and EM S crews in action as they handled a carfire, used heavy rescue to ols and battled a simulated structure fire. There were personal and home safety demonstrations showing how to escape a fire, and the properuse of child carseats. The Dix Hills Rescue Squad showcased the latest in lifesaving technology. The Suffolk County Police K9 Unit gave an informative presentation with a canine and officerteam. The Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services participated with theirAll Hazards Training Trailer, an interactive hands-on exhibit that uses sim ulated fire and smoke to teach fire safety in the home.

- Fire News photos by Steve Silverman