FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:   Brie Turek (407) 246-3106
Cheryl Henry (407) 246-3582

CITY OF ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT
 CELEBRATES 120 YEARS OF SERVICE

Orlando Firefighters Take Time To Reflect On Impact
Made In Citizen’s Lives Since 1885

WHAT: Since 1885, the City of Orlando Fire Department (OFD) has been protecting the lives and property of Orlando citizens and visitors, and now, in their 120th year, are celebrating their service to the City of Orlando.

This Saturday, May 7th, Orlando Firefighters invite all citizens to join them in their 120th anniversary celebration at Loch Haven Park. Orlando firefighters from around the City will be present with their fire brigade and trucks. Beginning at 9:45 a.m., and continuing throughout the day, OFD will offer demonstrations from teams including high angle rescue, bomb squad special operations and K-9 arson investigators unit. Additionally, fire engines and special fire vehicles will be on display such as haz mat, stokes basket, tower and more.

At 2:00 p.m., Orlando firefighters will participate in a firefighter competition with children from the community. The Orlando Fire Museum, old Firehouse #3, will host tours to showcase Orlando’s historic fire department over the years.

The event is open to the public and will feature food, music, live demonstrations and activities for the entire family.

WHO: City of Orlando Fire Department

WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2005
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Loch Haven Park
900 East Princeton Street

INTERVIEW/
VISUALS: Chief Robert Bowman, Orlando Fire Department
Deputy Chief Jim Reynolds, Orlando Fire Depart

9:45 a.m. OFD’s High Angle Rescue Team

10:30 a.m. Extrication Operations Team

12:45 p.m. Bomb Squad Special Operations Team

2:00 p.m. Orlando Firefighter Competition

ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Brie Turek (407) 383-2073
Vicki Robles (321) 229-2093

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