PBC Fire-Rescue Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Jackson, Eva, Richard and Councilwoman Amanda Silvestri, Mayor Michael Napoleone with Luka, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Maria Antuña, Emergency Management Chief Doug McGlynn and Palm Beach County Administrator Verdenia Baker.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue hosted a fire safety event Saturday, Oct. 5 at PBCFR headquarters on Pike Road to mark the start of National Fire Prevention Week and to celebrate the department’s 40th anniversary. The free event included live demonstrations by firefighters and rescue personnel, such as rappelling from the top of the seven-story training tower and a Jaws of Life demonstration. There were also plenty of fire trucks to visit and safety tips for all ages.