MMA Scouts continued with the Fire Safety Merit Badge, part 4. Fire Station 3 of the Harlingen Fire Dept was the destination. Scouts received instruction on how to use a portable fire extinguisher, and fire safety as it pertains to household equipment, such as an outdoor barbecue pit and lawn mower (never gas-up a hot lawnmower!).<\/p>\n
Young Austin Connor of local Troop 42 joined with Troop 22 Scouts as a special guest.<\/p>\n
Lieutenant Adair welcomed our Scouts and conducted a very informative session on the many workings of the communications center and the fire-fighting capabilities. He was assisted by several other fire-fighters. The boys received a detailed tour of the facility and learned of the many functions provided by Station 3 professionals. Along with fire-fighting duties, it serves as the primary communications center for Harlingen Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Technicians\/Treatment. The center also handles emergency communications for part of Cameron County. The COMM tower directly behind the building juts at least 150 ft into the sky.<\/p>\n
Lt. Adair is obviously well-versed in any fire-fighting topic. He proved very effective in his instruction to the Scouts. This particular session of the merit badge was a high privilege, since very few people ever get to inspect the complicated inner workings of a city emergency communications center. The entire event was impressive! Our Scouts deeply appreciated the effort.<\/p>\n
Several \u201cnew\u201d boys joined Troop 22 this week. We\u2019re up to 50 members now and growing!<\/p>\n
Troop 22 actively seeks donations or other assistance to maintain a quality program. Please contact the Scoutmaster, SgtMajor Jim Poe, at 956-423-6006×270 if you have questions about the Boy Scout program or seek to lend your support.<\/p>\n