Airport Towing Donates Cars for Burien Kids Day

Airport Towing supplied 2 cars for firefighter extrication drills at Burien Kids Day on Saturday. The annual donation is one of many ways that Airport & Burien Towing stay active in the local community.

The Burien Fire Department hosts Kids Day annually at Fire Station 28. Among the entertainment are firefighters offering tours of the engine, kids photos, a fire evacuation practice building, and a chance to use a real fire hose. Special guests include the Mariner Moose, Ronald McDonald, Police officers from around the area, and many others. Airport & Burien Towing also sent over 2 antique tow trucks from the Storer Tow Truck Museum to put on display for the public.

Kids and parents from around the community filled the streets of downtown Burien, enjoying the sunshine and the complimentary hot dogs. Families that arrived found themselves leaving the event with bags of goodies that were donated for the event.

The fire department used the time to preach fire prevention and to demonstrate many of their rescue techniques. A 105 foot arial ladder was extended high above the crowd, which was used to perform technical rescue scenarios. Another display featured the two cars that were donated by Airport Towing, staged in an accident situation with a mannequin inside. Firefighters simulated a rapid vehicle extrication by peeling the car apart with heavy duty hydraulic tools.

The day ended a success. Hundreds of kids and parents turned out for the event, as well as many volunteers. Employees of Airport Towing attended the community function and helped facilitate some of the events. Mark Storer and Brian Storer were also honored for their loyalty to the community and the local fire department. Since Mark & Brian are no longer with us, their photos were displayed on the antique trucks throughout the day as a memorial. Many people that attended the event had known Mark & Brian and expressed their condolences as they visited the tow trucks.