First Responder’s Day 2016. / Courtesy photo by Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – If you plan to attend opening day tomorrow at the Southwest Washington Fair, you’ll find an opportunity to meet many different first responders who serve the public in Lewis County, all in one place.
You’ll find them around the Old Town Firehouse at the northeast corner of the grounds. It’s the area just north of the lawn for the Saloon Stage. Gates open at 10 a.m.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with local emergency responders, will be hosting a First Responder’s Day.
Lewis County Fire District 5 Lt. Laura Hanson said her department is bringing their photo booth.
“The kids love it, they absolutely love it,” Hanson said.
The firehouse has been updated with new things for children, she said.
There will be response vehicles, booths, displays and interactive demonstrations throughout the event, according to the sheriff’s office.
Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza says he hopes community members come out, see them and have fun.
“They will be able to see the equipment, ask questions, and interact with the people and agencies that make Lewis County a safer place to live,” Snaza stated in a press release.
The following agencies plan to be present during the event:
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Centralia, Chehalis, Napavine, Toledo, Morton, and Pe Ell Police Departments, Washington State Patrol, Lewis County Dispatch, American Red Cross – Lewis County Chapter, Search and Rescue with Cascade Dogs, multiple fire districts, Lewis County Prosecutor’s Office and the Lewis County Coroner’s Office.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
If you’re seeing missed launchers, it’s time for another self medication adjustment!
As far as the LAV goes, I can see where it would be a lifesaver to rescue someone during an active shooting, flood response or anytime you would need to go against a well armed threat. It’s not like they do radar with them.
Face it, between the political left and the ultra right a tough vehicle like this is something you would have a bad day doing without were it needed. Considering how many times these rigs have been used over the years without any loss of life in local raids, I’d say it’s a well used resource that can be used 24/7 for a lot of various duties.
As far as this being an ego thing, it has a real function. Ego rides would be convertible patrol cars or brass only motorcycles not cop protecting armor.
Thanks for the large, detailed picture, I can see everything so clearly.
I really like the missle launchers they make me feel really safe in case of zombie apocalypse. =)
Showing off all of their military vehicles. Does the Sheriff really need armored personnel carriers? They are not practical for county law enforcement but I suppose every police agency will take them if they are free. It’s a status symbol only but it further alienates the public from the police as they become more militarized.
The explorer’s are great!
LC Sheriff office Explorer group also.