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Portsmouth firefighters open station to public (photos)

Posted 10/15/18

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Fire Department hosted an open house to the public on Saturday.

The event featured tours of the fire station, firefighter demonstrations, safety talks, …

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Portsmouth firefighters open station to public (photos)

Zendaya Gunn of Portsmouth sprays the fire hose with the help of Lt. Mark Reimels at the Portsmouth Fire Department's open house on Saturday.

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Portsmouth Fire Marshal William Ethier greets a child as she hops into a fire truck for inspection.

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Portsmouth firefighter Dan Mitchell dresses in full gear while Lt. Andrew Jones narrates a demonstration at the fire station.

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Connor Estrela, of Fall River, watches a demonstration by firefighters with his mom, Samantha.

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Firefighter Dan Mitchell greets guests at the Portsmouth Fire Department's open house.

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Daniel Corser of Portsmouth sprays the fire hose with the help of Lt. Mark Reimels.

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Firefighters recreate the scene of a house fire during a demonstration.

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Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency Director Ray Perry speaks with guests.

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Richard Talipsky talks to guests about the Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency.

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Richard Talipsky talks to guests about the Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency.

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A group gathers to watch a demonstration by local firefighters at the Portsmouth Fire Department's open house.

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Will Overfield of Portsmouth (left) and Connor Estrela of Fall River watch as firefighters present a demonstration.

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Will Overfield of Portsmouth (left) and Connor Estrela of Fall River watch as firefighters present a demonstration.

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Benjamin Corser of Portsmouth sprays the fire hose with the help of Lt. Mark Reimels.

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Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency Director Ray Perry speaks with guests.

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Posted Monday, October 15, 2018 11:37 am

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Fire Department hosted an open house to the public on Saturday.

The event featured tours of the fire station, firefighter demonstrations, safety talks, helmets for the children and more. Kids even got a chance to hop into the ambulances and fire trucks and try their hand at using the water hose. The event was the culmination of National Fire Prevention Week, from Oct. 7 to 13.

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