Battalion Chief Dan Barb conducted a fire prevention and job fair display at the Whitesville Elementary School in Berkeley County Thursday 19-February from 0800 to 1400. The demonstration was part of the school’s annual career day which is designed to expose the children to job opportunities and give them the chance to ask questions from personnel in those fields. Chief Barb’s son Garrick attends Whitesville Elementary, so he was invited by one of Garrick’s teachers. He was assisted by his wife Tiffany and Captain George Gardner of Ladder 5, City of Charleston.  

On display were many items and tools we use every day; fire prevention and education materials, turnout gear, a thermal imaging camera, SCBA, rescue tools, a variety of firefighter helmets, nozzles and several Fire-Emergency Medical videos. The entire school of Kindergarten through fifth grade participated. Whitesville Fire Department brought an Engine for display and Berkeley County EMS supplied an ambulance.