Photos: Town of Guilderland fire departments open their doors for recruiting
Last weekend, the Westmere Fire department along with the other Town of Guilderland fire departments opened their doors in hopes of recruiting some new members to join since the number of volunteers are dropping across the nation.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
This uniform is awaiting you! Heavy protective gear worn by firefighters is modeled by a mannequin at the Westmere firehouse on Saturday. As part of RecruitNY, departments in Guilderland and across the state welcomed much-needed volunteers at local open houses.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little hands hold a big hose: A boy is intrigued Saturday by a canvas hose with a three-inch diameter lying on the floor of the Westmere firehouse, displayed with hoses of varying sizes. The open house attracted a crowd, including four potential recruits.