Lt. Eric Davis of the Gardiner Fire and Rescue gives a tour of Ladder Truck #1 at the Gardiner Commons to Cubs, siblings and parents of Pack 672 explaining how they use the various items that they carry on the truck to help save lives and put out fires. Submitted photo
GARDINER — Dozens of Gardiner Pack 672 Cub Scouts and their siblings and parents learned about the duties of a firefighter at the pack’s Oct. 29 meeting.
Gardiner Fire and Rescue Lt. Eric Davis attended the meeting in honor of National First Responders Day, Oct. 28. The day honors the men and women who act quickly when an emergency is at hand.
Gardiner Fire and Rescue Lt. Eric Davis spends time teaching Cubs in Pack 672 important lessons during his visit to their meeting on Oct. 29 at Christ Church Episcopal. Davis, who is also a parent of two of the Cubs, explained the safety mechanisms in his equipment, and taught the Cub Scouts not to be afraid of a firefighters in gear during an emergency, as well as how they sound funny when they wear their mask and try to talk. Submitted photo
Davis, who is the father of Cubs India and Natalie Davis, spoke about fire safety, explained the equipment firefighters use, provided a tour of Ladder Truck #1, and spoke with the Cubs about what they should do in the event of a fire, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.
“This has become a much anticipated meeting in our Pack over the last couple years,” said Cubmaster Scott St. Amand of Pittston. “It’s a great opportunity to teach them about our first responders, and get them up close to check out the equipment and vehicles.” The explanation and hands-on encounter completed requirements for awards for the Cubs as well and it was a fun evening.
Gardiner Pack 672 Cubs by fire truck from left are Cam Rossignol of West Gardiner, Lucas Pratt of Chelsea, Natalie Davis of Gardiner, all three are Webelos Cub Scouts; and Lana Pratt of Chelsea, Girl Scout. Submitted photo
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