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‘Be In Their Boots:’ Edina Fire and Police departments to host open house

Edina, Minn., October 9, 2007 – Be in their boots! The Edina Police and Fire departments will host an open house from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd. The event will be held rain or shine and will include many fun and educational activities.

The open house will allow community members of all ages the opportunity to get a feeling for what it’s like to “be in the boots” of a firefighter or police officer by sitting in a fire truck, ambulance or police vehicle; touring the training facility; trying on in gear; spraying water from a fire hose and watching demonstrations put on by K9s Kodiak and Diesel along with their handlers, Officers Kevin Rofidal and Mike Seeger.

The Edina Fire Department’s Special Operations Truck will also be open, and team members will put on rappelling demonstrations as well as display automobile extrication techniques. Edina SWAT members will be present with the Police Department’s BEARCAT vehicle.

“This year’s Open House is a joint venture, meant to show the community how much we appreciate their support. The Police and Fire departments work very closely, so to hold a joint Open House like this demonstrates our dedication to keeping the City of Edina safe in all aspects of the word,” said Fire Chief Marty Scheerer.

For more information about the Open House, contact Fire Marshal Tom Jenson at 952-826-0337.