City of Bowie Hosts Back to School Bash

The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department participated in the City of Bowie's Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 18, 2009. Fire extinguisher training was provided, educational materials were distributed, and equipment was displayed.Several pieces of apparatus were on-hand, including Auxiliary 19, Canteen 39, Engines 192 and 432, the Special Events Ambulance, and Utility 49 with the Mobile Teaching Lab. Attendees included Auxiliary members Glenn Locker, Amy Locker, Wendi Howard, and Michelle Goodier and operation members included firefighter (FF) Ray Wingo, Deputy Chief Jason Bloom, Assistant Chief Jonathan Howard, Lt. Brandy Kreitzer, and FF Tevin Williams. Career staff from Station 43 also were on-hand to interact with the citizens and provide additional safety information.