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LifeNet ‘Copter Pays Surprise Visit

To Junior Firefighters’ Graduation

Over 60 children graduated from the YMCA Jr. Firefighters program this afternoon, where, after learning fire safety, they received medals of completion, and got an up-close and personal look at the Life Net Helicopter which flew in from Sidney. Pilot Lindsey Stone, center, talked to the kids about the specs of the of the helicopter and safety equipment like helmets and seat belts. (Ian Austin/allotsego.com)
Over 60 children graduated from the YMCA Junior Firefighters’ program this afternoon at the 6th Ward Booster Club.  After receiving their medals for fire safety, they received a special visit from the LifeNet Helicopter, which flew in from Sidney. Pilot Lindsey Stone, center, talked to the kids about the specs of the of the helicopter and the importance of safety equipment like helmets and seat belts. (Ian Austin/allotsego.com)

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