Orange Volunteer Fire Dept Joins Annual Safety Day Event

Orange Town News Staff

July 20, 2026

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Orange firefighter Wendy Camacho gives a plastic red toy fire helmet to a young boy during the town Safety Day event outdoors.

Orange Firefighter Wendy Camacho gives a toy fire helmet to a visitor at Orange's Safety Day July 14. Members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department joined the town's police and public works departments as well as the Connecticut Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve members from the 103rd Air Control Squadron, also based in Orange. Several other agencies also had exhibits. The event was hosted by Orange Youth Services at the High Plains Community Center.

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department joined forces with local police, public works, and military members at the High Plains Community Center for Orange's annual Safety Day. Hosted by Orange Youth Services, the community event offered families and children a hands-on look at real firefighting equipment, interactive safety demonstrations, and a chance to connect with local first responders.

Orange firefighter Jasyn Andrews shows a fire truck hose nozzle to a young girl at the Orange Volunteer Fire Department exhibit. — Orange Firefighter Jasyn Andrews shows a fire hose to Hannah Root, 5 Hanna was a visitor at Orange's Safety Day July 14. Members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department joined the town's police and public works departments as well as the Connecticut Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve members from the 103rd Air Control Squadron, also based in Orange, showing equipment at the event. Several other agencies also had exhibits. The event was hosted by Orange Youth Services at the High Plains Community Center.

A female Orange firefighter shows a thermal imaging camera to a young boy sitting inside the cab of a red fire truck. — Orange Firefighter Wendy Camacho shows a thermal imaging camera, which "sees" heat behind walls, to 6-year-old Isaiah Gray, a visitor a visitor at Orange's Safety Day July 14. Members of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department joined the town's police and public works departments as well as the Connecticut Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve members from the 103rd Air Control Squadron, also based in Orange, showing off equipment to those attending. Several other agencies also had exhibits. The event was hosted by Orange Youth Services at the High Plains Community Center.

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