One of the top attractions of the HFR Open House are the fire truck rides through town.
Highlands Fire and Rescue held its annual open house earlier this August. To add to the festivities, HFR celebrated its 65th year. Families and visitors were able to enjoy rides on the fire truck, listen to live music, and eat free hot dogs.
Hayden Marie, 3, from Atlanta makes sure the fire hose is wound up properly.
“This is an outstanding tradition HFR has long been doing,” said Macon County Commissioner Jimmy Tate. “It’s good for the community to come up and meet the fireman and see the facilities. Watching the kids’ eyes light up as they get on the truck is pretty special.”
Grey Ward, 6, and his sister Lass Ward, 9, check the view from the back of the fire truck.
