First Responders Night

The theme of Saturday’s evening at Alumni Field was to honor First Responders. Area law enforcement, firefighters and public safety organizations took part.

Children engaged with these public servants with discussion on fire safety, and demonstration, presentation, education and participation of CPR technique.

Plus, the kids got the good old-fashioned chance to sit behind the wheel of an Emergency vehicle.  Smokey Bear attended with representatives of the Cheshire County Forest Fire Warden’s Association.
All photos by Lex


Sara Pelkey, the Director of Operations for the Swamp Bats, gave a lovely tribute to fallen Swanzey firefighter Benjamin Tatro before Saturday's game.

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