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Easton Supports Fire Company At Annual Fireman's Carnival

EASTON, Conn. -- Hundreds of people gathered outside the fire station on Center Road this week for the annual Easton Fireman's Carnival.

The Cameron family at the Easton Fireman's Carnival. The kids said their favorite part was the haunted house.

The Cameron family at the Easton Fireman's Carnival. The kids said their favorite part was the haunted house.

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The Easton Fireman's Carnival benefits the Easton Volunteer Fire Company.

The Easton Fireman's Carnival benefits the Easton Volunteer Fire Company.

Photo Credit: Casey Donahue
Children enjoy the rides at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

Children enjoy the rides at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

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One young man tests his strength at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

One young man tests his strength at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

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Bumper cars are one of the popular attractions at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

Bumper cars are one of the popular attractions at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

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The Easton Fireman's Carnival features more than a dozen carnival rides, as well as games and food.

The Easton Fireman's Carnival features more than a dozen carnival rides, as well as games and food.

Photo Credit: Casey Donahue
Screams could be heard throughout the carnival as kids enjoy the fast rides.

Screams could be heard throughout the carnival as kids enjoy the fast rides.

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A miniature roller coaster rides the rails at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

A miniature roller coaster rides the rails at the Easton Fireman's Carnival.

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Easton kids soar through the air at the carnival.

Easton kids soar through the air at the carnival.

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Fire Chief Steve Waugh said the crowds have been consistently large at the carnival this year.

Fire Chief Steve Waugh said the crowds have been consistently large at the carnival this year.

Photo Credit: Casey Donahue

The carnival, now in its 79th year, benefits the Easton Volunteer Fire Company. The carnival started on Tuesday evening and concludes Saturday night, and features attractions such as rides, games, food, and a raffle for a 2014 Mustang.

"We've had pretty good crowds. It's been consistent, and everybody seems to be having fun, which is the most important thing," said Fire Chief Steve Waugh.

The proceeds go toward maintaining the fire station, as well as capital needs. Waugh said they've been saving up from a few carnivals to purchase a new truck, which will serve as both a utility truck and as a skid unit that will help fight brushfires.

The rides were manned by employees of Stewart Amusements, but almost all of the other booths were run by members of the volunteer fire company.

"We're one of the few, if not only, firefighter-run carnivals," Waugh said.

The company is made up of eight career firefighters, and 15 to 20 volunteers. Waugh said that even after retiring from firefighting, many still come back to help out with the carnival year after year.

"We're members of the community, and this is a good opportunity for people to come out and meet the people who keep them safe," he said.

Saturday will be the final night of the carnival. The grounds will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Parking and admission are free, with extra costs for ride tickets and food. Bracelets are available for $20 for unlimited rides for the evening. 

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