Kids and adults alike take in a special event at the Logan County Safety Complex

[November 01, 2022]   Saturday, October 29, on a bright and sunny day, downtown Lincoln was full of costumed kids ready for an exciting experience.

The Hee-Bie Jee-Bie Jamboree provided a morning full of treats and fun at the Logan County Safety Complex.





The Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by the Logan County Sheriff and Energency Management Agency featured several of the vehicles used by first responders in the county. These included a Mobile Command Post, helicopter, fire trucks, ATV’s, dive boat and equipment, squad cars, radio equipment and a drone demonstration.

As everyone walked around to see the various vehicles and learn about the equipment, they also got candy.



At the Mobile Command Post, kids could walk inside and see the equipment first responders use in situations such as natural disasters or rescue operations.
 

One big draw was the helicopter, which many kids and adults lined up to see it. Attendees got the chance to sit in the pilot’s or passenger seat and see what it is like to be in a helicopter.

Greg Poore, who flew the helicopter in, said everyone loves a helicopter, and it is not often you see one inside and out up close.

After climbing in the helicopter, Eli Martin said, “It was a cool experience. I have never been in one.”

The drone caused wonderment and excitement as it flew overhead. As one kid stared up into the sky, he said “wow.”



Ryan Anderson, a Police Sergeant at the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, said he enjoyed seeing all the costumes and handing out candy.

For Starry Baker, it was fascinating and interesting to see all the different vehicles.

During the event, one of the firefighters had to leave his post to answer a fire call, which shows that a first responders’ job is never done.



The Hee-Bie Jee-Bie Jamboree provided a morning of fun and adventure for both kids and adults.

[Angela Reiners]