Photos: Emergency Fest 2023
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Emergency Fest 2023 saw community members of all ages come out and visit with local first responder agencies in the Peacock Lot on App State's campus. From fire departments and EMS agencies to law enforcement and HAZMAT, attendees learned about the different agencies that respond when needed at the May 20 event.
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Deep Gap firefighters work to cut off the passenger side door during a demonstration at Emergency Fest.
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Emerson Cook, 8, looks on as Capt. Trevor Key demonstrates how to put out a stovetop fire.
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The Watauga County Firefighters' Association Honor Guard during Emergency Fest.
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Eliza tries on firefighter gear at Emergency Fest.
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A helicopter landed at Emergency Fest.
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Nate McCoy speaks the crowd as crews from Watauga Rescue and Deep Gap Fire demonstrate cutting up a vehicle.
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Watauga Rescue members get ready to cut up a car during a demonstration.
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Deep Gap firefighters work on cutting up a car during a demonstration with the American Flag in the background on the Boone Fire ladder truck.
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Payton, 2, tries on a Deep Gap firefighter helmet.
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Firefighter Jonathan Hodges shows Max Harmon, 8, how to use a fire extinguisher.
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Nora Lowe ran around the bubble maker at First Responder Wellness Coalition’s station.
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Harrison Wright and Jacob Burleson put out “fires” at Boone Fire Department’s station during Emergency Fest.
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Bixby Markland posed for a photo after learning about signs of a stroke.
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Jay Hobbs rode a bike along the path with a properly fitted helmet.
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Hailey Harman helped Adeline, Reece and Jeanine Cosby put out house fires.
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Baezel Mailman and Edwin Macaluso waited in line to play in the bounce house.
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Cooper Cox, 7, tries on police gear at Emergency Fest.
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Sawyer Jones, 3, looks at the view from a drone flown by App State PD officer Ryan Schweitzer.
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Meat Camp firefighter Shelby Barker helps Briggs Moretz, 4, put out a “fire” at Emergency Fest.
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