As I drive through Novato I am always looking for photo opportunities. This week while driving down the street, I stopped to see 2 1/2-year-old Aiden Wehr admiring a fire truck with his grandmother at Station 63 on San Ramon Way. He was wearing a firefighter shirt and was happy to explain to me what all of the equipment was on the fire truck.
I am not a detective, but I could tell he had been here before. Why was he so familiar with the trucks? Why, his father, Don Wehr, is a firefighter/engineer. His dad has obviously shared his passion and has had quite an influence on him.
It made me wonder: Have any of you followed in your parents' footsteps and chosen a career similar to theirs, or did you decide at an early age what your career path would be?
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On the subject of firefighting, Novato Fire District's Open House starts at 10 a.m. Sunday at all five stations in town. There will be station tours and live demonstrations (from 1:30-2:30 p.m.) featuring a simulated structure fire and extrication using the "Jaws of Life" out at Station 62 on Atherton Avenue. Kids can get photos with Sparky the Fire Dog, sit in a fire engine learn about fire prevention have all sorts of fun.
Visit your neighborhood fire station, meet the firefighters, and learn what they do to support the community. Additionally, the Novato Fire District headquarters at 95 Rowland Way will have memorabilia on display including a restored 1928 Model A Roadster.
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Below is a list of your neighborhood stations. The open house is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come on by!
- Station 61, 7025 Redwood Blvd.
- Station 62, 450 Atherton Ave. (please park in the dirt lot next to the station)
- Station 63, 65 San Ramon Way, San Marin area
- Station 64, 319 Enfrente Road, Ignacio
- Station 65, 5 Bolling Drive, Hamilton
