Fort Drum firefighters Gabe Howe, far right, and Steve LaRue talk to Family Members about fire safety Oct. 12. Howe dressed in full gear so children will recognize what firefighters look like in case they're ever trapped in a burning home. Firefighte...

Carmen Rodriguez, 4, covers her mouth in surprise after Patches and Pumper greet her at the Soar into Safety event Oct. 12 at Fort Drum Fire Station 2. Patches and Pumper is a remote-controlled unit that allows the operator to speak through Patches t...