August 15, 2002:

Firefighters On Display At Annual Erie County Fair

During the two week run of the Erie County Fair, firefighters from Big Tree engaged in numerous activities. The annual Firemen's Parade and Firemen's Recognition Day drew thousands of firefighters from throughout Western New York. A tribute to the events of September 11, 2001 was the theme of this year's Firemen Day. The Big Tree Marching Unit appeared in the annual parade and firefighters also took part in a special service in rememberance of the firefighters lost during the September 11th attacks.

In addition to participating in the Firemen's Day activities, Big Tree Firefighters participated in fire prevention demonstrations, auto-extrication demonstrations and safety standbys at the fair. On Sunday, firefighters will standby at the highly anticipated demolition derby.

A Blue Ribbon was awarded to the Big Tree VFC Explorers for this fire prevention display. The display can be viewed in the Firemen's Building.

On Friday, August 9, 2002, the Big Tree Explorer Post marched in the annual Erie County Fair Firemen's Parade.


The Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company Marching Unit stopped in front of the Big Tree dugout during the Firemen's Parade on August, 9, 2002.		Friends and family of Big Tree viewed the Firemen's Parade from the Big Tree dugout. Plenty of food, drink and fun was had by all.


Firefighter Jeff Hosie interacts with onlookers during an auto-extrication demonstration performed by the Big Tree Fire Company on Sunday, August 11, 2002.		Rescue Technicians from Big Tree demonstrated extrication techniques to onlookers at the Erie County Fair.