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C.A.R.T. Events & Activities

Check back often for new & exciting opportunities in the community!

Recent Events
Midnight Madness - Fourth Friday (Oct. 2008)
Everyone had a hauntingly good time! Seems the McDonald's cookies drew quite a crowd!
 
CPR Training (Nov. 2008)
One of Westerville's finest firefighters, Brian M., instructed a CPR class for 11 members! Thanks Brian!
 
Bowl-a-Thon (Feb. 2009)
Thanks to Kevin D for organizing 3 teams - CART was represented well on the lanes and in the crowd as well. Thanks for everyone's support!
 
Tornado Safety Week/Siren Observation (March 2009)
Thanks to everyone who helped verify proper operation of the sirens in the community!  Our citizens are safer thanks to you!
 
Half Pint Hullabaloo (March 2009)
Thanks to the all the members who hung out with the kids and taught them a little bit more about fire safety! There were nearly 600 people in attendance! Thanks to Sparky too!
 
Fourth Friday (April 2009)
Thanks to all the members who helped out!  The nice weather lead to the largest attendance for April - 6,000 people!
 
Fourth Friday (May 2009)
Thanks to all the members who helped out! Great education for the community!
 
Safety City (June 2009)
Thanks to everyone who made a difference - the trip to the firehouse is always a highlight & another group of kids are well educated.
 
Fourth Friday - Safety Fest
(June 2009)
Thanks to the all the members who helped out!  It's estimated almost 6,000 people (more than last year) turned out for the event!
 
Fourth of July Parade
Thanks to Sparky for entertaining the crowd!
 
Fourth Friday (July 2009)
Thanks to all the members who helped out!
 
Music & Arts Festival - First Aid Tent (July 2009)
Thanks to all who helped out despite the weather!  Members donated 67 hours & provided a vital service!
 
Music & Arts Festival - Sno-Cones (July 2009)
Thanks to Carol H. & Alex C. for organizing and to all who helped out!  We raised $400!! Proceeds will be used for supplies and CART projects!
 
CART Cookout (August 2009)
It was a great evening of fun and fellowship for members. Thanks to our hosts - Carl & Carol 
 
CART Night at CFA (August 2009)
Thanks for everyone who contributed food for dinner. Looks like we found a few new recruits!
 
Fourth Friday (August 2009)
The dogs - including our very own Sparky - had a great night!  Thanks everyone!
 
Westerville Coming Home - First Aid Tent (August 2009)
Thanks to all who helped out!  Again, we provided a vital service!
 
Fourth Friday (September 2009)
Our last Fourth Friday event of the season was another success!  Thanks everyone!
 
Fire Prevention Week Open House (Oct. 2009)
Thanks to the 16 members helped educate the community on the importance of fire prevention.

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Half Pint Hullabaloo Volunteers

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4th Friday Crew

Upcoming Events

Fourth Friday - Midnight Madness
October 30th - 5:30pm - Midnight
Uptown Westerville

(Volunteers needed - Contact John) 

 

Tornado Siren Monitoring

1st Wednesday of each month - Noon

 

Fire Division150th Anniversary

Photo Scanning Project

(Contact John for details)

 

 

Search Team Make-Up Drill

Date TBD
Watch your email for details

 

 

 

Training Events

 

First Aid Class

(Postponed due to the arrival of Alexander Pierce)

 

 

Let John know if you are in need of a
First Aid or CPR class.

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Clowning Around at Half Pint Hullabaloo 2008

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Fire Prevention Open House 2007

Events / Activities To Get Involved In:

4th Friday

Arts Festival

Fire Prevention Open House

Safety City

Safety House Demonstrations

Puppet Shows

Store Grand Openings

Fire Division Training Activities

Newsletter/Website

Books for Academy Class

Scrapbook for PR Purposes

Police/Fire Searches

Community Bowl-a-thon

Search Team

Health Clinics

...who knows what's next!?!

 

 

4th Fridays are huge! We estimate more than 10,000 people visit us at these events - what a great opportunity for fire prevention & education for the public!!

 

 

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Everyone Loves Sparky!!

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First Aid Tent at Arts Festival

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2008 CART Bowling Team

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4th Friday in Uptown Westerville

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