Council Gets 'Hazard House' Demo
By ANNE HOLLIDAY
WESB/WBRR News Director
Bradford City firefighters have found a way to keep a kid's attention.
The department's new "hazard house" comes complete with a miniature working smoke detector – and smoke – real-looking fire and appliances too close to a bathtub. Captain Chris Angell demonstrated the house to Bradford City Council Tuesday night.
Angell says before they had the hazard house their presentations were "adequate" and firefighters "did a nice job" covering 9-1-1 and other fire prevention basics.
But, he says, before they had the hazard house they could only keep a child's attention for about five minutes. At a recent presentation at GGB Elementary School, however, Angell says "We had them for 35 minutes and they never blinked an eye."
He says the house also helps them "go beyond the standard fire prevention messages" by addressing household safety, poisons, lawn mowing and safety around cars.
The hazard house can also be used for presentations at senior centers, assisted living facilities and other venues.
"I'm sure it's going to be a fantastic success," Angell says. "It's really a cool thing."
In other fire department news, council approved a payment of $3,768 to Quartermaster for Class A uniforms and patches for the firefighters.
Fire Chief Boo Coder says this is an "old, traditional look for the department."
Also last night, council presented a proclamation to Bill Leven, CEO of Future's Rehabilitation Center, in recognition of the organization's 40th anniversary.
Councilman Ross Neidich, who is also on the Future's board of directors, read the proclamation which says, in part, that Future's has "provided training, a sense of belonging and hope to many individuals who may never have had hopes of becoming a contributing individual to the Bradford community."
It also says Future's "has been building a community of individuals who may have otherwise been left behind."
WESB will be broadcasting live from Future's during the anniversary celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. on October 1.
In other matters, council agreed to use grant money from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center for two new Segway machines to be used by Bradford City Police in the Main Street and Project Pride neighborhoods.
Councilman Bob Tingley says he believes this is a "frivolous expenditure … I don't care where the money's coming from. … We don't have enough good weather in Bradford to justify this in my opinion. … In warmer climates, I'm sure it's a benefit. But, for us, I don't think it's right."
Mayor Tom Riel says he hopes it improves the police presence downtown. He also mentioned that if it doesn't work, they can send the motorized scooters back.
Council also passed, on first reading, the graffiti ordinance.
Also pictured, Mayor Tom Riel tests the "electrocution" feature on the hazard house as Chris Angell and Bill Leven look on.
WESB/WBRR News Director
Bradford City firefighters have found a way to keep a kid's attention.The department's new "hazard house" comes complete with a miniature working smoke detector – and smoke – real-looking fire and appliances too close to a bathtub. Captain Chris Angell demonstrated the house to Bradford City Council Tuesday night.
Angell says before they had the hazard house their presentations were "adequate" and firefighters "did a nice job" covering 9-1-1 and other fire prevention basics.
But, he says, before they had the hazard house they could only keep a child's attention for about five minutes. At a recent presentation at GGB Elementary School, however, Angell says "We had them for 35 minutes and they never blinked an eye."
He says the house also helps them "go beyond the standard fire prevention messages" by addressing household safety, poisons, lawn mowing and safety around cars.
The hazard house can also be used for presentations at senior centers, assisted living facilities and other venues.
"I'm sure it's going to be a fantastic success," Angell says. "It's really a cool thing."
In other fire department news, council approved a payment of $3,768 to Quartermaster for Class A uniforms and patches for the firefighters.
Fire Chief Boo Coder says this is an "old, traditional look for the department."
Also last night, council presented a proclamation to Bill Leven, CEO of Future's Rehabilitation Center, in recognition of the organization's 40th anniversary.
Councilman Ross Neidich, who is also on the Future's board of directors, read the proclamation which says, in part, that Future's has "provided training, a sense of belonging and hope to many individuals who may never have had hopes of becoming a contributing individual to the Bradford community."
It also says Future's "has been building a community of individuals who may have otherwise been left behind."
WESB will be broadcasting live from Future's during the anniversary celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. on October 1.
In other matters, council agreed to use grant money from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center for two new Segway machines to be used by Bradford City Police in the Main Street and Project Pride neighborhoods.
Councilman Bob Tingley says he believes this is a "frivolous expenditure … I don't care where the money's coming from. … We don't have enough good weather in Bradford to justify this in my opinion. … In warmer climates, I'm sure it's a benefit. But, for us, I don't think it's right."
Mayor Tom Riel says he hopes it improves the police presence downtown. He also mentioned that if it doesn't work, they can send the motorized scooters back.
Council also passed, on first reading, the graffiti ordinance.
Also pictured, Mayor Tom Riel tests the "electrocution" feature on the hazard house as Chris Angell and Bill Leven look on.
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