Beau Camup, 2, touches WMFR Firefighter John Stump’s gear.
West Manatee Fire Rescue Firefighter Billy Kimberll poses with participants of the Island Llibrary’s storytime, which was hosted by WMFR in Holmes Beach Sept. 30. Children and island librarian Misty Wright toured the station. Islander Photos: Karen Riley-Love/Riley Love Photography
Firefighter Billy Kimberll reads one of his daughter’s favorite stories about firefighter pirates during the Island Library’s Storytime hour.
Firefighter John Stump shows children his full gear so they will understand what firefighters look like with their faces covered during an emergency.
Island Library Storytime participants Lauren Daugherty, 4, top row, and Jayden Budnick, 2. On the bottom row, Zoe Bourgoing, 4, Alaina Camup, 3 and Beau Camup, 2.