Kids Fun Day Is September 15
The Newberry Fire Department’s annual Kids Fun Day event is back and will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place at the City of Newberry’s recreation complex, located at 1786 Glenn Street Extension.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the same time and location on Sunday, September 22.
While the event is called “Fun Day,” Fire Chief Gene Shealy said it is used as an educational opportunity for children and families, having the opportunity to meet with their first responders and community leaders. It’s also a great way for the fire department to give back to the community they serve, Shealy said.
Having been held in some capacity for over 30 years, Shealy said this event originally started as a fishing rodeo for children and transitioned over time into the department’s Kids Fun Day. The fire department currently hosts a variety of fundraising events each year, with some of the proceeds going towards the support of this event.
Chansel Minick put together this event for the department this year saying it was a great way to get the community familiar with what services the fire department offers and a way to build trust between first responders and the community.
Drinks and snacks will be provided from several community organizations. There will be giveaways for those in attendance from the different vendors on site.
Participating groups and agencies include: several Newberry County fire departments, the Newberry Police Department, Newberry County Sherriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the Newberry County Coroner’s Office, Newberry County Animal Control, ServPro, City of Newberry Utilities department, Newberry County Memorial Hospital, State Farm George Piersol, the SC State Forestry Commission, Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, the American Red Cross, Newberry County EMS, and Cooperative Health.
Shealy said the department’s junior firefighters would be on site that day to meet with the community and possibly complete a combat challenge.
Inflatables will also be available for children to enjoy along with other outdoor activities.
With Fire Prevention Month beginning in October, Shealy said they would also have promotional materials for families including information on fire extinguishers, cooking safety, heating safety for upcoming cooler weather, etc.
“We need our firefighters to see our community in a different way, not just when they may be in a tragic situation,” Shealy said. “This event also allows our citizens to meet the first responders that serve them every day.”
The Newberry Fire Department’s annual Kids Fun Day event is back and will be held on Sunday, September 15 from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place at the City of Newberry’s recreation complex, located at 1786 Glenn Street Extension.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the same time and location on Sunday, September 22.
While the event is called “Fun Day,” Fire Chief Gene Shealy said it is used as an educational opportunity for children and families, having the opportunity to meet with their first responders and community leaders. It’s also a great way for the fire department to give back to the community they serve, Shealy said.
Having been held in some capacity for over 30 years, Shealy said this event originally started as a fishing rodeo for children and transitioned over time into the department’s Kids Fun Day. The fire department currently hosts a variety of fundraising events each year, with some of the proceeds going towards the support of this event.
Chansel Minick put together this event for the department this year saying it was a great way to get the community familiar with what services the fire department offers and a way to build trust between first responders and the community.
Drinks and snacks will be provided from several community organizations. There will be giveaways for those in attendance from the different vendors on site.
Participating groups and agencies include: several Newberry County fire departments, the Newberry Police Department, Newberry County Sherriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the Newberry County Coroner’s Office, Newberry County Animal Control, ServPro, City of Newberry Utilities department, Newberry County Memorial Hospital, State Farm George Piersol, the SC State Forestry Commission, Summer Memorial Lutheran Church, the American Red Cross, Newberry County EMS, and Cooperative Health.
Shealy said the department’s junior firefighters would be on site that day to meet with the community and possibly complete a combat challenge.
Inflatables will also be available for children to enjoy along with other outdoor activities.
With Fire Prevention Month beginning in October, Shealy said they would also have promotional materials for families including information on fire extinguishers, cooking safety, heating safety for upcoming cooler weather, etc.
“We need our firefighters to see our community in a different way, not just when they may be in a tragic situation,” Shealy said. “This event also allows our citizens to meet the first responders that serve them every day.”
