Weber City VFD hosts community Spring Fling, demonstrates vehicle rescues
WEBER CITY, Va. (WJHL) — The Weber City Volunteer Fire Department demonstrated vehicle extractions at its community Spring Fling on Saturday.
The Spring Fling event brings the Weber City community together to enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, vendors and live music. This year, the fire department demonstrated two vehicle extractions and explained the step-by-step process to spectators.
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Two firefighters dressed in full gear to show younger spectators that although the gear may seem intimidating, the department is there to help.
Below are photos from the demonstrations, courtesy of Tim Taylor with the department:
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