Smokey the Bear and Flame the Fire Dog could both be seen working the crowd in the mall Saturday. (Photo by: Joe Combs)

Clowns and puppets entertained the crowd of both children and adults alike at center court Saturday. (Photo by: Joe Combs)

Volunteer Ogden Sloan and Brett Minnis compete in a rapid dress drill for the crowd.  This was one of several demonstrations that took place on Saturday.   (Photo by: Joe Combs)

GLYNN COUNTY, GA – Saturday night marked the successful end to a week-long display and public awareness event provided by the Glynn County Fire Department.  The event done in conjunction with the National Fire Prevention Week featured displays and information about fire prevention and safety.

This year, as in the past, the Department has been provided with a vacant store in the Colonial Mall at Glynn Place to use as a base of operation during the event.

The Department sets up the “store” with displays containing fire service collectibles from private collections as well as other material provided by the Department.

The week-long event is the ideal opportunity for the Department to reach a large number of the Counties citizens and provide fire prevention and safety tips.

The volunteer division assists with manning the “store” during the week and provides personnel for some of the activities on Saturday.  The volunteers also utilized the week as an opportunity to promote volunteerism in the community.

The event concluded on Saturday night following puppet shows, clowns and demonstrations by department personnel.

Plans are already in the process for next years’ activities which should be one of the best Fire Prevention Weeks yet.  So mark your calendars, October 5 thru October 12 will be Fire Prevention Week in 2008.