Aspiring young firefighters learn the ropes

Kelowna Fire Department hosts open house Sunday with demonstrations and a pancake breakfast.

  • Sep. 25, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Young Micah Stratos gets a helping hand from dad, Chris Stratos, in subduing a fire during an open house Sunday morning at the Kelowna Fire Department's main hall on Enterprise Way.

Young Micah Stratos gets a helping hand from dad, Chris Stratos, in subduing a fire during an open house Sunday morning at the Kelowna Fire Department's main hall on Enterprise Way.

The Kelowna Fire Department shared the finer aspects of the firefighting profession Sunday morning during an open house at Kelowna’s main fire hall.

Members of the KFD demonstrated extraction and high-angle rescues, fire extinguishing techniques, a live burn and displayed emergency vehicles and equipment.

The family-oriented event, which featured a pancake breakfast, was held in support of the Kelowna Professional Firefighters Charitable Society.

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