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East Grand Fire got out its 1930 La France, an old firetruck used in the Fraser Valley, to give rides to families celebrating the department’s anniversary.
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Dozens of people gathered to celebrate East Grand Fire Department’s 50th anniversary and learn how local firefighters keep the community safe.
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Guests had the opportunity to go up around 50 feet on one of the department’s ladders, which can reach up to 10 stories.
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East Grand Fire Chief Todd Holzwarth took the first shift giving rides on the 1930 La France.
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East Grand had a variety of trucks and equipment on display at the Fraser fire station for guests to explore.
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East Grand Fire utilized some of their training stations to teach guests how some of the equipment, such as the firehose, works.
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For 50 years the volunteers of the East Grand Fire Department have been fighting fires, saving lives and acting as an integral part of the community, so on Saturday, it was the community’s turn to give back to them.
East Grand Fire celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday by inviting the public to the fire station in Fraser for food, games, rides on firetrucks and an up close and personal look at the station and equipment.
Officially founded on April 18, 1969, East Grand has changed considerably in size and demand in its 50 years in the Fraser Valley. However, community support has remained strong throughout the department’s history.
Dozens of people gathered Saturday afternoon to get a shot at spraying the firehose or being lifted around 50 feet into the air in one of the firetruck’s bucket.