Fanwood’s public safety responders opened their vehicles and their hearts to the community on Tuesday evening, August 7th, for the National Night Out in LaGrande Park. Sponsored by the Fanwood Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad and PBA Local 123, the town’s first responders gathered their cool police cars, fire trucks and ambulances for kids of all ages to tour and to share public awareness of crime prevention and community involvement.
There were games, a bounce house, giant slide, face painting and free food including hot dogs, donuts, ice pops and beverages. A flash thunderstorm just before it started scared some away initially, but the turnout increased dramatically by 7:30pm and fun was had by all. Representing the sponsoring agencies were Police Chief Richard Trigo, Fire Chief John Piccola, Rescue Squad President Ed Winsor and Captain Patty Buckridee. Numerous police officers representing PBA Local 123 were also on hand, along with many volunteers of the Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Fanwood Council members Erin McElroy-Barker and Tom Kranz were also on hand.
View all of the photos from National Night Out on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fanwoodnewjersey
